FOR the first time the annual Whiting & Hammond Kent Sevens stretched over two days with around 240 players taking part.
The Men’s Open Final was won by Sevenoaks Squirrels, who defeated Anchorians 27-14.Â
In the social competition, the Millionaires – including several Tonbridge Juddians players – beat the Whiting & Hammond side made up of Tunbridge Wells veterans, Academy players and university students 31-21.Â
Both teams now progress to the regional knock-out stage of England Rugby’s 24 Sevens.
Craig Whitehead of Anchorians was named Player of the Tournament.
The second day was billed as a ‘festival of female rugby’. The Kent Under-13s competition was won by Westcombe Park, who defeated Folkestone and Tunbridge Wells.Â
The Under-15s final was won by Ashford Ladies Jazz, who edged out Tunbridge Wells 24-12, and the Under-18s went to Sussex guest side Uckfield after they beat Ashford Ladies 19-7.
