Despite 7 overnight call offs the Blacks dug deep to win their section and claim the runners up spot in the Cussie Cup (Dumfries 7’s). They beat Annan/Moffat 32-6, Newton Stewart 20-5 and hosts Dumfries 43-10 in the League section and lost in the final to red hot favourites Marr (who had a full squad of 10) – 20-36.
6 call off’s last night and this morning so full credit to the small squad of 7 who stepped up to the mark. The boys were once again outstanding and a credit to the club. Stewartry Man of the tournament was Finlay Smith.
Next and last fixture is away to Ardrossan 7’s on Saturday 18th May. The club are running a bus and hope to take all the boys and parents/friends for a final fling for this outstanding group of players who have played in the black shirt now since 2010/2011.
Stewartry Squad:
Andy Budde (Captain)
Finlay Smith
Tom Allan
Tommy McGrath
Connor McGuire
Gregor Todd
Archie Nicolson
Stewartry Scorers:
Finlay Smith – 3 Tries & 3 Conversions
Andy Budde – 5 Tries & 2 Conversions
Frank Gwynne – 2 Tries
Archie Nicolson – 4 Tries
Tom Allan – 1 Try
Gregor Todd – 4 Tries
Connor McGuire – 1 Try
Tommy McGrath – 1 Try
Frank Gwynne of Newton Stewart guested for Stewartry in the final as the sheer effort put in by the blacks was starting to take its toll on them.
