The Cracknell Cup Rugby 7s Tournament

Sunday 5 February 2017

www..org.uk Welcome to Shiplake

It is a great honour to welcome you all to , for our fourth invitational 7s tournament. Shiplake College offers fantastic opportunities for sport, all set in a beautiful 45-acre site on the banks of the River Thames. Our award-winning grounds-staff prepare fantastic pitches for pupils to use, which I hope are not hampered too much by the weather for today’s tournament. The philosophy of sport here is not only the pursuit of excellence and professionalism for the elite, but also to raise achievement across the entire ability range within a supportive environment which helps all students to realise their potential. I wish to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to all the visiting teams, supporters and parents from all schools in attendance, and I wish you every success for today and the rest of the season. Mr Sam Beckett Head of Rugby

XV Rugby Website Preview

As the curtain raiser to the 7s season, the Shiplake tournament always captures the attention of rugby blogs and websites. This year was no different, with the following preview published on www.fifteenrugby.com: ‘Taking place on Sunday 5 February the tournament brings together some of the top teams from around the country this year, certainly judging by 15-a-side form. Sixteen teams will compete for the Cracknell Cup, won last year by the outstanding Bedford side. The format sees the sides split into four groups of four, with the winners going into the Cup semi finals. The winners play in the final for the Cracknell Cup, while the losers meet in the Plate final. Second placed sides go through to the Shield semi finals, the winners meet in the Shield final, losers in the Bowl final. Third placed sides meet in the Trophy semi finals, with the winners playing in the Trophy final. Fourth placed sides in the group meanwhile meet in the Vase semi finals, with the winners meeting in the Vase final. Bedford are drawn in Group B, where they will face the hosts, Shiplake College, as well as Caterham, and St Paul’s, whom Bedford needed a last play try in order to beat in the 15s season, which ought to make for a spicy encounter in Group B. The Plate was last year picked up by Seaford College, and they are drawn in a tricky Group A alongside a very strong St John’s Leatherhead side, a New Hall side packed with Saracens Academy talent, and a Hurstpierpoint College side who are on the up. Group C contains three of last year’s silverware winners, Abingdon picked up the shield, with Cheltenham College collecting the Bowl, and Oakham winning the Vase. Just having those three in a group makes for an exciting looking series of games given their exploits in the long format of the game last term, but throw in the NatWest Champions Trophy winners, Tonbridge, and you have a group that looks perilously tough and deliciously exciting for spectators. Group D contains the last of the 2016 trophy winners, Worth, who were winners of the Trophy. They are joined by Radley College, a strong looking Eastbourne College, and a Haileybury side who enjoyed a truly excellent fifteen-a-side season.’ Today’s Charity

We are raising money today for the Matt Hampson Foundation. This charity provides invaluable advice, support and/or treatment for anyone who has suffered a serious injury or disability which has arisen from participation in sport. Matt Hampson was spinally injured in 2005 during an U21 rugby training session. Since then, Matt has battled hard to live as normal a life as possible. Paralysed from the neck down and breathing via the aid of a ventilator, it is testament to him that he decided to set up the Foundation so that others who have suffered similar catastrophic injuries through sport can receive support and assistance. As well as his charity duties, Matt delivers inspirational talks to young people and businesses around the country. He is a forwards coach at Oakham School and Oakham Rugby Club, and an ambassador for both the RFU’s Injured Players Fund. If anyone epitomises the Foundation’s ethos of ‘Get Busy Living’, it is Matt Hampson. The Foundation helps hundreds of people every year. This is achieved in a number of ways, including direct grants, mentoring and friendship. Beneficiaries have suffered a variety of serious sporting injuries, but thanks to the Foundation’s support are able to enjoy an improved quality of life and well-being. To help raise awareness of this very worthy cause, the Shiplake 1st XV have displayed the Matt Hampson Foundation logo on their playing shirts and shorts. We are delighted to be able to use this opportunity to provide additional support, and thank you for your generous donations today.

Chris Cracknell

Chris Cracknell left Shiplake in 2002 and went on to represent Harlequins, Cornish Pirates (EDF Trophy Winner), Newbury, Bath (Heineken Cup) and Worcester in club level rugby. Chris had previously played for England U19 and U21, having captained the South West U18 side in 2002-2003. Starting all except two of England’s 45 matches in 2010- 2011 HSBC World Series proved the 7s pedigree of Chris Cracknell, who has also featured in a 7s World Cup and a Commonwealth Games over the years. After retiring from playing for England in 2014, Chris has started a career in coaching 7s. Chris was brought in as Head Coach of the Fiji Women’s 7s Team and Assistant to Ben Ryan for the Fiji Men’s 7s team. Chris received the highest honour of the Fijian Honours system, Officer of the Order of Fiji after coaching the Fiji Men’s 7s team to an Olympic gold medal at Rio 2016. The cup today is named in honour of Chris and his achievements on the field since leaving Shiplake. Tournament Draw 1) Seaford 2) St John’s Pool A 3) New Hall 4) Hurst

5) Bedford Pool B 6) St Paul’s 7) Shiplake 8) Caterham 9) Tonbridge 10) Abingdon Pool C 11) Cheltenham 12) Emanuel

13) Haileybury 14) Eastbourne Pool D 15) Radley 16) Worth

• Teams in each pool play each other once • 3rd placed teams compete for the Trophy/Vase • 2nd placed teams compete for the Bowl/Shield • 1st placed teams compete for the Cracknell Cup/Howe Plate Match Schedule

Time Pitch 1 Pitch 2

10:00 1 v 2 13 v 14

10:20 5 v 6 9 v 10

10:40 3 v 4 15 v 16

11:00 7 v 8 11 v 12

11:20 1 v 3 13 v 15

11:40 5 v 7 9 v 11

12:00 2 v 4 14 v 16

12:20 6 v 8 10 v 12

12:40 1 v 4 13 v 16

13:00 5 v 8 9 v 12

13:20 2 v 3 14 v 15

13:40 6 v 7 10 v 11

14:00 4th Place v 4th Place 4th Place v 4th Place Vase Final

14:20 3rd Place v 3rd Place 3rd Place v 3rd Place Trophy

14:40 2nd Place v 2nd Place 2nd Place v 2nd Place Shield and Bowl

15:00 1st Place v 1st Place 1st Place v 1st Place Cup and Plate

15:20 Trophy Final Vase Final

15:40 Bowl Final Shield Final

16:00 Cracknell Cup Final Howe Plate Final Tournament and Medical Rules

1. Normal World Rugby laws of the game apply for Sevens, U19 variations. 2. All players must have been U18 on 1 September 2016. 3. The size of the squad should be a maximum of 12 players. 4. Rolling substitutions are allowed for any reason. Please ensure this does not interfere with or slow down play. 5. All games will be seven minutes each way, including the final. 6. Group placing will be determined by: wins, points differential, conversions scored, then a toss of a coin. 7. In the event of a tie in the knock-out rounds, extra time will be played with the first side to score being declared the winner. 8. Medical assistance is provided by Shiplake College. Please report all injuries to the medical staff, who will assess the injured player(s) before allowing them to return to the field. 9. All decisions by the Tournament Director (Mr Duncan Traynor) are final.

Match Officials

Today’s match officials have been kindly provided by the Society of Rugby Football Union Referees.

Please respect the decisions of all referees, who have given up their time to join us today. Without them, the tournament could not go ahead.

• Gary McCormick – Referee Manager • Hamish Grant - Lead Referee • Ivan Kennedy • Christopher Baxter • Joe James Social Media

Join the conversation by tweeting updates from the tournament. Please use the hashtag ‘Shiplake7s’ so we can look back on how events unfolded through the day. #Shiplake7s @ShiplakeCollege @ShiplakeRugby Representative Rugby Honours International Honours 2010-2017

Tom Howe Fili Savou Teddy Hewens England U17-19 Fiji U20 Lambs U18 England 7s England U17

Ruairi Van Raalte Matt Thomas Max Chandler Ian Brown Lambs U18 England U16 England U16 Lambs U18

Club and Regional Honours 2016–2017 U18 Joe Booth Wasps U18 Ross Johnstone Buckinghamshire Casper Wise U20 Harvey Hendry Oxfordshire U16 Robbie Cartwright Buckinghamshire U16 U15 Jerome Rocks Wasps Adam Porter Wasps Harvey Hendry Rory Diez-Harrison Wasps Billy Parrish London Irish Paul Studd London Irish Callum Creighton London Irish U14 James Burgess London Irish Archie McArthur London Irish U13 Milo Connolly Wasps Archie Arnold Wasps Joe Booth Ten reasons to attend the Shiplake College Sports Dinner 1. Three guest speakers from the sporting world informally interviewed by BBC Sports presenter, and Old Viking, James Burridge 2. Former England fly-hald and rugby punditAndy Goode 3. GB Hockey player and Rio Olympic Gold medallist, Christa Cullan MBE 4. Leander rower and two-time Olympic Gold medallist from 2012 and 2016 in the Coxless four, Alex Gregory MBE 5. Wonderful black tie event with a sumptuous three-course meal provided by Thomas Franks 6. Live auction run by Old Viking and Cash in the Attic presenter Jonty Hearnden 7. Win great prizes in the raffle and silent auction 8. Live music provided by Old Viking and star of The Voice, Jamie Bruce and his band 9. Raise money for the Sports Tour Fund, which provides Shiplake’s budding athletes with unique opportunities to participate in the tour of a lifetime 10. Meet with parents, staff and other members of theShiplake and local community for a fun evening of entertainment Saturday 4 March 2017 6.30pm Arrival, Carriages at 1.00am £75 per ticket All welcome www.shiplake.org.uk/sportsdinner Menu and Price List

What about a nice warming drink or yummy bacon roll or burger?

We would like to thank our superb catering team from Thomas Franks Ltd, who will be laying on a vast range of refreshments throughout the day.

Tom Allen from the Flying Bean Café will also be selling hot drinks.

Thomas Franks Ltd

Served from 9.30am-11.00am

Bacon Rolls with Sauce £2.00 Mini Danish Pastries £0.50

Served from 11.00am - 3.00pm

Beef Burger with Fried Onions £2.50 Vegetable Sausage Bap £2.00

Flying Bean Café Regular Large

Cappuccino £2.50 £3.00 Americano £2.20 £2.50 Caffe Latte £2.50 £3.00 Mocha £2.60 £3.10 Flat White £2.20 £2.60 Double Espresso £2.00 Macchiato £2.10 Hot Chocolate £2.50 £3.00 English Breakfast Tea, Earl Grey £1.50 A Selection of Fruit Teas £1.50 Rugby Safety

Shiplake has appointed Mr Sam Beckett as an RFU Developer. The extensive training that the RFU Developers receive ensures that they can become an integral part of the RFU delivery workforce supporting the on-going development of the game. There is an expectation that RFU Developers will uphold and support the behaviours and core values of the RFU, at all times, as well as the upcoming changes to ‘Age Grade Rugby’ including the ‘New Rules of Play’. These fundamental changes are there to support the development of the game, and to ensure our players have the best possible experience on the field. Shiplake is one of the flagship schools running the RFU Kids First initiative (currently in the U11-U13 age group but we will expand to U18). At Shiplake we ensure all coaches have covered at least Rugby Ready, Scrum Factory, Don’t be a HEADCASE and are working towards the RFU Level 1 coaching award as a minimum. Many coaches are RFU Level 2 or 3. Shiplake takes part in the RFU Activate programme for warm ups and to prevent player injury in conjunction with Bath University. All players at Shiplake undertake an evidence-led warm-up that helps reduce the risk of injury. One of 50 schools involved in the project to be rolled out nationally next year. Mr Beckett has also been Head Coach of the Lambs side for the past four seasons. They have played premiership academies and toured internationally. He has hands on experience that will benefit all of those at Shiplake. Many of the Lambs he has coached, have gone on to represent England at U18 level.

Next Matches

Sunday 5 March (Away) Colston’s 7s • Thursday 16 March (Away) Society of Heads’ 7s • Wednesday 22 March (Away) Rosslyn Park 7s • Friday 24 March (Away) Halliford Floodlit 7s Notes Bespoke school, university and club tours from the RFU’s official travel company

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