WE are the champions! Marsden Junior School took the winners’ trophy at the Kirklees Tag Rugby Festival.

Squads from 48 junior schools across Kirklees took part in the event at Leeds Road playing fields.

The year five and six squad from Marsden took part in the final against Scissett Middle School. After no score at full time, the match went to extra time with Callum Denton scoring the winning try.

The team will now take part in a national tournament at Twickenham during the summer.

Many of the team play for Slaithwaite Saracens junior Rugby League teams.