The Scanpower Dannevirke Ross Shield rugby team did our town proud and reflected the fantastic atmosphere which has been the key to primary school rugby in our district all season, Quinney Olsen, chairman of Dannevirke JAB, says.
But the tournament couldn't have been a success without the superb sponsors.
"Those sponsors and our Ross Shield committee deserve a big thank you for all their hard work," Olsen said.
"Although it's hard to single out individuals, Simon Curran and Beks Hewitt did a great job, as did all the volunteers, match officials and helpers throughout the week of the tournament along with all those businesses who put together window displays. Thanks to those who opened up their homes to billet the rugby players and Heinz Wattie's and Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated for sponsoring the big breakfast."
Five out-of-town teams - Hastings West, Hastings East, Napier, Wairoa and Central Hawke's Bay - joined the Scanpower Dannevirke Ross Shield team on Rugby Park, making it a mecca for hundreds of supporters throughout the week-long tournament.