The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Calcutta Cup to go on show at school rugby tournament
The Calcutta Cup will be star guest at an Angus rugby tournament this weekend. This year marks the 12th anniversary of the Lathallan School sevens competition, which will be held on Saturday.
Spectators and players will have the chance to snap a picture with the historic Calcutta Cup – the trophy awarded to the winners of the Scotland v England match played annually in the Six Nations Championship.
The event, sponsored by IACS Consulting, aims to showcase the talent of youth teams and will welcome around 440 players across U12s, U14s, U16s and U18s teams.
Teams in attendance include Lathallan School; Robert Gordon’s College; Ellon Rugby; Glenalmond College; SLM Blues; Deeside Rugby; High School of Dundee; Garioch Rugby; Aberdeen Wanderers; Gordonstoun School; Strathallan School; Montrose Rugby Club; Angus Colts; and Morrison’s Academy.
The tournament is in aid of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation and the Bill Mclaren Foundation.
Richard Toley, headmaster at Lathallan School, said: “We are delighted to have the Calcutta Cup in attendance at the event this weekend.
“Over the past 12 years, thousands of young people have played rugby on our pitches as part of Lathallan rugby sevens.
“The teams always bring such pride and excitement to the event and many players have gone on to become sports stars for Scotland.
“However, the most important thing is to see so many youngsters playing competitive rugby with smiles on their faces as 37 teams from the surrounding areas take part.
“I would like to take the opportunity to thank our main sponsors IACS Consulting and Scottish Rugby who have helped make the tournament what it is today.”
The Lathallan Rugby sevens tournament will kick off at 10am and run until 4pm.