The Caldy Sevens in May is attended by upwards of 10,000 fans and hosts an array of regional, national and often international talent is the longest running event of it’s kind in England. Caldy was one of few clubs who continued to play during the Second World War. Their first Sevens tournament was played in April 1944 and featured local teams and Army, RAF and work teams called Rootes, who made bombers in Liverpool. The Rootes won the first tournament and their prize and they won the very important prize of a handful of eggs and a chum of ale!
Caldy has hosted many premier sides in the past and a number of international ones as well, Including the full Fiji and Western Samoan sides, together with Russia, Latvia, Malaysia, and sides from South Africa, France and Canada.

Set over the early May bank holiday weekend (5th & 6th) the Caldy Sevens is one of Wirral’s premier sporting events.



You can be sure of a warm welcome at Caldy

This article was posted on 15-Mar-2007, 22:14 by Hugh Barrow.