High hopes for Silverdale’s junior teams

Three of Silverdale United Rugby Club’s junior teams are through to the semi-final of the North Harbour Junior Rep Tournament, after playing well in the first two knockout rounds last month.

The Club’s junior grades, for eight to 12-year-old players, are J1 to J4.

Although Silverdale J3 were knocked out in the second round by East Coast Bays, Silverdale J1, J2 and J4 went through to the semi-final.

In the second round, Silverdale J2 beat Northcote J2 decisively 31-5, and Silverdale J4 won equally convincingly against Takapuna J4, 28-0.

Junior rugby director Simon Sheehan says this is a great start to a tournament.

“Traditionally Silverdale has done well in this tournament, and we have no less expectations this year,” Simon says.
The tournament is run by North Harbour Rugby Union every year at the end of the season, and is a chance for young players to win trophies.

The semi-finals were on August 28.

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