Overview
- Wirral Grammar School for Boys beat Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Penrith 54-7 at Aylesbury RFC to book a place in the Continental Tyres Schools U15 Vase final.
- Wirral will face Claires Court School in the final at Trailfinders Sports Ground in Ealing on Wednesday, March 18.
- Northampton School for Boys defeated Warwick School 25-24 in a Cup semi-final decided by a penalty from the final kick at Aylesbury RFC.
- Wirral coach Luke Thompson said extra sessions over Christmas and into the New Year improved fitness and proved decisive in the semi-final.
- As of March 2, Age Grade player numbers are reported up 6% year on year to 181,453 with girls’ registrations up 14%, aligning with RFU messages that the Schools Cup introduces many to the sport and is broadening access for state-school players through emerging academy pathways.