The Under 18s and Under 14 teams at the tournament
Ysgol Dewi Sant girls excelled at a national tag rugby tournament last week.
Two teams from the St David’s School represented Pembrokeshire at the national tag rugby finals in Llandovery.
Following a tough pool the Under 18s reached the semi finals and came third overall, while the Under 14’s won three of their five matches only narrowly missing out on a semi final place.
However, team member Kayleigh Salmon was named as one of the four players of the tournament.
Tag rugby sessions have been organised at the school as part of Sport Pembrokeshire’s 5×60 programme and are run by PE teacher Neil Davies – assisted by sixth former Scott Candler.
Over 50 girls between 11 and 16 attended at least one lunch time session this autumn.
Amanda John 5×60 Officer said it was great to see so many girls taking part in the sport and going onto represent Pembrokeshire in a national tournament.
“It just goes to show what a small school can achieve with the hard work of players and coaches,” she said.
Organised by Sport Pembrokeshire – the sports development arm of Pembrokeshire County Council – the 5×60 project encourages secondary school children to take part in extra-curricular activities, while getting fit at the same time.
