Six Boys Champions and U23 Winners Too at NAI 7s
Seven champions were crowned in Boys and Men brackets at the recent NAI 7s, showcasing some pretty skilled rugby along the way.
Men U23
This bracket is an interesting one as it is not a common one in 7s tournaments and it's a bit of a one-off for many of the teams.
Smart Tactics and Good Vibes Lead to EIRA U16 Win
The Eagle Impact Rugby Academy boys U16s have had little time to revel in their 15-12 victory over Munster.
Even though the EIRA players were up against an older group (a mixture of U16s and U17s to make up for the greater size of the American players), the tourists came away with an impressive victory.
Big Day for EIRA on Tour in Ireland
Eagle Impact Rugby Academy logged a busy and fruitful day in games against three Irish provinces Saturday on their multi-team tour.
The girls U18s and U16s went 1-1 vs Leinster, with a 60-meter breakaway try by Annie Henrich the highlight. That try, scored at the end of the game, secured a dramatic 15-14 win for the U18s.
The U16s lost 18-14.
NAI 7s U18 Elite Boys Lives Up to Expectations
Rebel Rugby pulled off the very difficult task of repeating as Boys U18 Elite champions, although they needed a little good fortune to get there.
Throughout the tournament it became clear that Rebel and the new Next Phase Rugby team were going to face off in some fashion.
NAI 7s Day One Wrap: Boys Brackets
Here's a quick look at the Boys brackets in the NAI 7s.
U14s
Toko Malosi, Woodlands, Mountain View, and SacPal are all unbeaten in the U14 Tier II.
Ball movement and speed was the order of the day in Tier I with Atlantis, San Mateo, and Belmont Shore all finishing 3-0.
U16s
