School to host Open Sevens

FOLLOWING the great success of the 2008 Sussex Open Sevens, another top event will be in the picturesque grounds of Christ's Hospital, the charitable boarding school, near Horsham on Sunday March 1.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Feb 2009, 16:23 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 04:31 BST

A total of 32 of the top rugby playing schools in the country will compete at this year's Sussex Open Sevens, 16 girls' teams will also be joining the competition for the first time.

Among those attending will be former England players, and some of the best officials in the country led by IRB star Wayne Barnes and other Guinness Premiership referees. Performing on the day will be a number of professional academy players and school boy/girl internationals. It is hoped that Josh Lewsey will be attending and signing copies of his new book.

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Sean Davey, tournament director at Christ's Hospital said: "The aim of the day is to produce an event of National significance and status that exhibits some of the best sporting talent in the country. This will be a fantastic day out and I hope the local community will come and support our team against tough competition."

Organisations sponsoring the event include Barclays, rlcm, Mercedes-Benz and principal sponsor, SET Sports Tours.

The day kicks off at 10.30am with full catering, music and refreshments throughout the day, plus raffle and auction with donated memorabilia including signed rugby shirts. It finishes at 4.30pm and admission is free. Families, Rugby enthusiasts and all are welcome.

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