OKEHAMPTON U8s tag rugby team capped a strong season with a great turnout to field two teams at the Ivybridge rugby tournament. Each team played five matches against Kingsbridge, Devonport, Sidmouth, Topsham and Saltash. The Okehampton players were Angus Cunningham, Eevee Banbury, Gregory Daniel, Edward McCarthy, Corey Holiday, Ethan Hoggins, Adam Wonnacott, Oliver MaCarthy, Matthew Haygarth, Joseph Stratton, Leon Horn, Jack Ogbourne, Nathan Tomlinson (from the Unders 7s) and Max Ford. Out of ten matches they played on the day Okehampton won five, drew one and lost four. Phil Haygarth said: 'The day had a happy festival feel to it and there was a strong team spirit for all players, parents and coaches , who enjoyed a picnic in the spring sunshine cheering on the young stars.' At the end of the tournament chief coach Graeme Horn thanked the team for a great season and bade Matthew Haygarth farewell as he is destined to move away for next season. The parents and players would like to thank the coaches Graeme Horn, Tina Adams, Jamie Hoggins and Thomas Ogborne for their dedication through the season and the team looks forward to starting contact this autumn. 'With a team spirit like this one, Okehampton rugby has a fine future ahead,' said Phil.
