Strathallan School students Conor Ferry and Fergus Ogilvie-Laing have been chosen to represent Scotland in the Mixed U18s division at the European Youth Touch Championships.
The European Youth Touch Championships are scheduled to take place in Vichy, France, from 15th to 18th August and will see Connor and Fergus compete against teams from Ireland, Wales, Cayman Islands, England, Italy and Belgium.
Touch Rugby is a fast-paced, six-a-side variation of the game with two twenty-minute halves.
Speaking of his selection, Conor said, “I’m honoured to be selected. I think being selected for this summer gives us both an incredible opportunity to showcase our skills outside of the UK. I’ve been playing for 10 years and I love the community rugby creates.”
Adding his thoughts, Fergus said, “It’s a huge honour to represent my country and it has been a goal of mine to represent Scotland internationally. Touch Rugby is up and coming, it’s very fast, a lot faster than fifteens and requires a lot of new skills and moves.”
Calum Anderson, Director of the Scottish Touch Rugby Youth Academy, said, “Connor and Fergus’s selection for this event is a testament to their skill, dedication, and commitment to the sport of touch rugby.”
Andrew Henderson, Director of Strathallan’s Rugby Academy said, “It’s such a great honour for the boys to be selected to represent Scotland at the tournament in France. We have had former pupils selected in the past and I know from their experiences how fast and demanding the game of touch is. It is also highly tactical so not as straightforward as people might think. We wish both boys the very best in France and hope they have a fantastic time.”
With access to some of the best facilities in Scotland, Strathallan Rugby Academy provides a high-quality player experience that focuses on developing the player and supporting their journey with physiotherapy, nutrition, psychology, strength and conditioning, post-game analysis, therapy and recovery room, expert coaching and focused feedback.
Categories: School News Strathallan School
