It was a distinct form ball in use within the Midlands on Saturday – however the identical consequence, as Wales took the honours within the newest MAN v FAT Nationwide Match.
Welsh groups have had dominance in MAN v FAT’s soccer occasions, and the development was continued at MAN v FAT’s first ever Rugby Nationwide Match, as twelve groups got here collectively on the dwelling of Stourbridge Rugby membership for a day of rugby and group.
The groups have been cut up into two teams, with the perimeters aiming to progress to the knockout phases after 5 aggressive matches.
The Welsh contingent from Merthyr and Swansea set out their stall early on, with some dominant performances in these group video games. Merthyr Metal topped group B with an ideal 5 out of 5 file, while Merthyr Iron have been additionally unbeaten with 4 wins and a draw – Swansea holding them 1-1 of their fixture.
There was nonetheless lots to play for when it got here to the opposite sides concerned, with 4 of the six progressing to the knockouts.
Swansea, Blood, Sweat and Beers (Leicester) and Bristol Beers joined Merthyr Iron in Group A qualification, while Prop Tart Raiders (Wigan), Castleford Fats Cats and Nottingham joined Merthyr Metal in escaping Group B.
Blood, Sweat and Beers narrowly progressed previous Prop Tart Raiders on the Quarter Ultimate stage, while the 2 Merthyr groups and Swansea noticed off their opponents with out conceding some extent.
The semis noticed Iron proceed to flex their muscle tissues as they noticed off Blood, Sweat and Beers, while Metal beat Swansea to arrange an all Merthyr last.
In true MAN v FAT spirit, the 2 Merthyr sides contested an evenly matched last with the sport ending 2-2 – and an settlement from the Welshmen that the tie would finish stage and honours shared!
MAN v FAT Rugby Lead Karl White mentioned of the event: “It was wonderful to see over 100 gamers come collectively and take part in our first ever MAN v FAT Rugby nationwide event. The entire day was performed with an unimaginable spirt each on and off the pitch.
“Golf equipment have been very supportive of one another and this actually emphasises why MAN v FAT is such a fantastic group to be part of. There was some spectacular rugby on show in the course of the day, and I need to say effectively completed to each participant that took half as there have been fairly a couple of minutes of gametime over the course of the day.
“The ultimate phrases should go to the winners of the event, MAN v FAT Rugby Merthyr. What a tremendous day these guys had. Compliments have been within the air from each membership in attendance. Not solely are the fellows seemingly superb at Rugby, however their weight reduction has additionally been unimaginable since launch with 37 gamers reaching a 5% weight reduction.”
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