A record-breaking crowd flocked to Albany last weekend for the AFGRI Albany 7’s.
In its seventh year of competition, 71 teams took to the field last weekend for the AFGRI Albany 7’s for what was the largest 7’s tournament in RugbyWA history.
With teams travelling throughout Western Australia to compete, the tournament saw matchups between Southwest sides and metro teams, providing the opportunity for competition and growth throughout the state.
Thousands of players, coaches, parents and spectators were present at Eastern Pavillion as the two days of rugby took place.
“It’s been a great weekend down in Albany,” RugbyWA’s Regional Manager – Southwest, Jason Marrable said.
“We’ve had loads of teams coming from regional WA and getting to play teams that they never usually get to play. We’ve seen some great rugby on show.”
Part of RugbyWA’s WA 7’s Series, the AFGRI Albany 7’s marked the first of three 7’s competitions hosted within the state, as well as the first of two hosted in the Southwest. The event also saw RugbyWA partner with AFGRI, who were the event’s naming rights sponsor.
“It’s been great having AFGRI involved this year supporting the event,” Marrable shared. “It’s been great having them here supporting local grassroots rugby in Albany and regional Western Australia.”
Competing clubs included ARKS, Albany Storm, Associates, Bunbury Barbarians, Cottesloe, Dunsborough-Busselton Junior Dungbeetles, Ellenbrook Vipers, Esperance Redbacks, Joondalup Brothers, Kalamunda Districts, Mandurah Pirates, Margaret River Gropers, Nedlands, North Coast, Palmyra, Perth Bayswater, Wanneroo Districts, Wests Scarborough, Kwinana Wolves, South West Spirit and Swan Suburbs.
Congratulations to all teams who competed, and to the Cup, Shield and Plate winners from all grades.
AFGRI Albany 7’s - Results
Under 8s
Cup Final – Joondalup Brothers (20) d. Cottesloe Pirates (10)
Shield Final – Ellenbrook Vipers (25) d. Bunbury Barbarians (10)
Plate Final – ARKS (35) d. Mandurah (10)
Under 9s
Cup Final – Wild Wests (30) d. Mandurah Pirates Black (0)
Shield Final – Joondalup Brothers Blue (25) d. Mandurah Pirates Blue (5)
Plate Final – Joondalup Brothers White (15) d. Swans (5)
Under 10s
Cup Final – Albany Storm (5) d. Bunbury Bulls (0)
Shield Final – Joondalup Brothers (20) d. Associates (15)
Plate Final - Nedlands (15) d. Ellenbrook Vipers (10)
Under 11s
Cup Final – Swannies (30) d. Palmyra (5)
Shield Final – Joondalup White (40) d. Baysie Bears (5)
Plate Finals – Kalamunda Bulls (15) d. Joondalup Blue (5)
Under 12s
Cup Final – Joondalup Rucking Bros (31) d. Nedlands (5)
Shield Final – Kalamunda (20) d. Mandurah Pirates (7)
Plate Final – Cottesloe Pirates (29) d. Associates (7)
Under 13s
Cup Final – Associates Green (22) d. South West Spirit (14)
Shield Final – Albany Storm (17) d. Joondalup Brothers (10)
Plate Final – Kalamunda Bulls (27) d. Associates Gold (5)
Under 14s
Cup Final – Kwinana Wolves (27) d. Kala Bulls (12)
Shield Final – Nedlands (36) d. South West Spirit (19)
Plate Final – Albany Storm (15) d. Ellenbrook Vipers (10)
