Shetland Select team win annual Midsummer Sevens

Jim Tait June 26, 2016 0

Shetland Rugby Club’s annual Midsummer Sevens tournament attracted a good turnout of supporters yesterday as the Shetland Select fought off opposition from 11 other sides to claim the men’s trophy.

Starring for the winners were Matthew Nicolson, Maurice Williamson, Paul Grant, Joe Casey, Stewart Mouat, Iain Goodlad, Ed “Rambo” Russell, Ethan Bradley, Harry Morton and Jon Pulley.

Four teams took part in the women’s event, which was won by visiting side Inverness Craig Dunain.

: Scatsta Rockets’ Maurice Williamson tries to run through a tackle while playing against Shetland Select. Photo: Kevin Jones

: Baa Baas player John Roy Nicolson pushes aside a Shetland Unselected player. Photo: Kevin Jones

: Scatsta Rockets’ Alan Patterson tries to hinder the progress of Team DEA player Billy James Buggy. Photo: Kevin Jones

: Shetland Ladies 1 player Annalie Irvine runs upfield with Natalie Timberlake in support during the match against Shetland Ladies 2. Photo: Kevin Jones

: Natalie Jamieson scores a try for Shetland 1 during the group match against Inverness Craig Dunain. Photo: Kevin Jones

: Winners of the men’s event, Shetland Select, with their silverware. Back (from left): Matthew Nicolson, Maurice Williamson, Paul Grant, Joe Casey, Stewart Mouat, Iain Goodlad. Front: Edward “Rambo” Russell, Ethan Bradley, Harry Morton and Jon Pulley. Photo: Kevin Jones

: Winners of the women’s event were the visiting team Inverness Craig Dunain. Back (from left): Bethany Bass, Gwennan Butler, Jess Butler, Emma Konkel, Kerry McPherson. Front: Gemma Nutt, Ruth Watt, Megan Foulis and Claire Masterton. Photo: Kevin Jones

: The Shetland Ladies 1 and 2 squads. Photo: Kevin Jones

Two pitches were used during the tournament, while the nearby beer and burger tent enjoyed a good trade from players and fans alike. For every purchase made £1 was donated to the local charity Alzheimer Shetland.

The even, sponsored again by BP Sullom Voe, also included a mixed touch tournament, nightly fun pub crawls, a tournament meal and presentation.

Today, traditionally billed as the “survivors day”, began with a muster at the beer tent and will be followed by games and music from club DJ Paul Grant.

• For full report see The Shetland Times on Friday.