An OP Under 21 XV took part in the Cronk-Cunis National U21 XVs rugby union festival at Motspur Park on August 31st 2009

The team took part in the Bowl competition and reached the final. It was organised by JACK MUGGERIDGE who left the College in 2008 after two years as a Sixth Form sports scholar.

In the first round the OP XV beat Bristol Grammar 33-0 and in the second round defeated Gordonstoun 24-0. A tighter game in the semi-finals saw the OPs pull through with a 12-7 win over Trinity, Croydon. In the final Purley John Fisher, who had had a walk over in their semi final, eventually won 17-7 after a close contest.

More information about the event can be accessed at
http://www.pjfrfc.co.uk/site/files/2/cronk-cunis%20festival%202009.pdf

A full range of photographs can be seen at www.event-photos.co.uk

For further information about OP U21 rugby please contact Martin Hart, Director of Sport at the College, on 07748654237