SOUTH CUP (FULL)
1. GODFATHERS RUGBY
The Godfathers are an invitational team based in the South West and have competed on the 7s circuit for 12 years.
This is our first trip to Bournemouth and the team are looking to live up to our reputation of entertaining both on and off the field!!!
2. BOURNEMOUTH RFC
Having won the first South of England Cup at the Festival in 2008 the home club are eager to add to their honours!
Playing in National League 3 South West, Bournemouth will be looking to put out a strong team at the 2012 Festival!
3. FLAIR BEARS
The Flair Bears have been roaming European shores for 4 years now.
Set up by Captain Danger Bear, who had recovered from a benign brain tumour, the Bears' job is to entertain with the most flair on and off the field. Look out for all your favourites such as Wise Bear, Randy Bear and the debutant Bunga Bunga Bear. So come down to be dazzled or join our 'Boogie Bears' on the sidelines to perform the signature Flair Bears dance.
The Flair Bears also raise funds and awareness for their partner Brain Tumour Research.
4. KUKRI BADGERS
A group of like minded rugby players coming together for overseas 7s tournaments. The nights out are as important as the game time, and tours always finish off with legendary court sessions.
5. CANFORD OLD BOYS
Back again, Canford Old Boys are looking to bring an even stronger team to Bournemouth 7s this year!
We absolutely loved the Festival last year, great rugby and a great party to follow!
6. ST PAULS PIRATES
This will be the 5th year at B'mouth and we have every intention of making the most of half a decade of experience in the Carling Beer Tent. We return with many of the usual suspects including Flying Thai sensation Ting Beale lighting up the paddock, smelly Buzzing Miles unleashing his catalogue of Cornish slow ball tellers and Hornblower, our 8 pint funnel who has broken the strongest of men!
South of England Cup, you arrrrrrrrre our Everest!!
7. BRYANSTON OLD BOYS
Watch out Bryanston Old Boys will be stronger than ever this year!
8. SOY GALATICOS
Coming back to Bournemouth for another year of playing and drinking. We're a mix of National league players and the snail runner!!!
Looking to win and play some good rugby.
9. BOURNEMOUTH UNI RFC
Bournemouth Uni lads on tour!
We wouldn't miss the best one of them all and right on our doorstep!
10. STORM 7'S
We are an invitation Rugby 7s team who have won tournaments across the UK and Europe, and feature players who have played for the England 7s team and top Premiership Clubs.
Players invited to play for Storm 7 have a deep feeling for the spirit, essence and soul of the game. We celebrate all that we believe is great about rugby - flair, courage, spirt and passion. Everyone who plays, supports or works with us is committed to these values both on and off the field.
11. SWAZILAND SKRUM 7S
Under 21's National Swaziland 7s side with special guests.
12. PRISON PIRATES
Prison Pirates returning for the 2nd year.
Hoping to play hard and of course party hard in this years event!
13. IRISH EXILES
The Irish Exiles team is made up of Irish qualified players from all over the UK.
We can't wait to expand our sevens circuit and have heard great things about Bournemouth Sevens Festival.
14. NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY RFC
The Club is one of the best University clubs in the country with the 1st XV playing in the BUCS Premier North Division, finishing 3rd in 2012.
15. THE SHARKS
The Sharks are back!
16. NINTENDO
The Nintendo team will be competing in the South Cup this year.
As Title Sponsors of the Festival, the Nintendo boys are always keen to make an impression at the Festival!
