A walking rugby tournament has been held in Fakenham and hailed a success.
The event saw eight squads, including local and external teams, engage in a day-long competition.
The participating teams, in the unique form of rugby, put on an enthralling display of the sport with strict adherence to walking, ensuring a level of physical activity suitable for all age groups.
Held at the Fakenham Rugby Club, the event showcased a blend of competition and community spirit, with teams from Bedford, Diss, Bury St Edmunds, March, Wymondham, Norwich Union, and the Old Reigatians participating alongside the host team.
The matches, all lasting 20 minutes, were closely contested, displaying a unique blend of teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship.
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Fakenham Rugby Club secured third place after defeating Norwich Union with a last-minute try.
As the tournament neared its climax, March and Wymondham teams competed in the final with the March side emerging victorious.
While the host club’s bar provided refreshments, the event was marked as a “memorable day” in the sporting calendar, having run seamlessly due to months of planning.
Source: https://www.fakenhamtimes.co.uk/news/25226037.walking-rugby-tournament-held-fakenham-rugby-club/
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