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| Military Tens Tournament |
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| Newcastle Falcons player Chris Micklewood presents the prizes |
| 8 February 2010, 9:56 am |
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| It isn't known if Duke of Wellington actually did say that the Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton. |
But it is an accepted fact that the game of rugby helps to develop leadership qualities and team spirit that can come in useful outside of the sport in military and civilian walks of life.
So with playing fields of the Northumberland RFU headquarters Druid Park was where the action was last week, where future servicemen and women enjoyed a successful 10-a-side and tag tournament.
There were teams from the Northumbria University Officer Training Corps, RAF Boulmer, the Northumbrian Universities Royal Naval Unit, the Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme, the Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme, and Gosforth Rugby Club.
“The tournament was our way of using sport to project the armed forces in the Northumbrian community as a whole. I was an excellent day out for everyone involved,” said organiser Lieutenant Nelson McMillan.
“Almost 120 players of both sexes took part and there was a large body of supporters led by Northumberland RFU President Andy Thompson.
“Some of those who were in action on Wednesday will be taking part in the Inter-Universities Royal Naval Unit games at Portsmouth later this month.
“We will certainly stage our tournament next year – but on a weekend when more North East clubs will have players available.”
Northumberland RFU Club and Coach Development Officer Tom Wilkinson said: “There was a good standard of rugby on display and everyone involved thoroughly enjoyed themselves.”
The Battle of Druid Park was won by the side from the Defence Technical Undergraduates Scheme.
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