Glasgow schools visit Scotland 7s

Schools pupils from across Glasgow were given an afternoon with a difference yesterday (29 April), when they were allowed out of class to attend an open training session with the Scotland 7s team.Stonelaw High School, Abercorn Secondary School, Royston Primary School, St Angela’s Primary School and Howford Primary School were all in attendance to watch the team prepare for this weekend’s Emirates Airline Glasgow 7s (3-4 May).  The pupils also had a chance to meet the players and get autographs and pictures with the team.  One pupil who was particularly enthuasiastic about the visit was Douglas from Stonelaw High School who only discovered rugby four months ago. Buy your group offer tickets nowTickets for the 2014 Emirates Airline Glasgow 7s tournament, the eighth leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series, are available now on general sale, starting from only£20 per person and£10 for under-18s, students and senior citizens.The Emirates Airline Glasgow 7s is a perfect weekend for young rugby fans too, combining shorter matches with plenty of other activities and entertainment for the kids to let off some steam between the action.  Scottish Rugby are offering a group ticket offer, which is perfect for rugby clubs, schools, sports clubs and youth groups, allowing young people to enjoy an international sporting event from only£5 per person. Groups of ten or more booking tickets for the Emirates Airline Glasgow 7s benefit from a discounted ticket price.  Scottish Rugby member clubs and schools (in Scotland) can also benefit from travel support of up to£200, depending on your location.  Visit www.scottishrugby.org/tournaments-events/emirates-airline-glasgow-7s/group-offer to download an application.See all the up-to-date news and information on this year’s tournament and follow @Glasgow7s on Twitter.