2006 Sheffield IMBRL 7's
The 2006 season opened on 1 May 2006 with the Sheffield IMBRL 7's, a tag competition organised by Sheffield Forgers.
The group stages saw the Griffins drawn with St Thomas, Halifax B, Hull B and Sheffield A.
St Thomas were beaten 3 tries to 1 and Sheffield A by 7 tries to 1 in a game that featured a hat-trick from Craig Johnson. The first big test came against Hull FC Irregulars and the London side romped home by 5 tries to 1 including another hat-trick this time from King. The group stage ended with a 6-4 win against Halifax B where Matt King once again crossed for three tries.
The semi final was a tense and epic encounter with Halifax A with the Griffins victorious by 7 tries to 5. Craig Johnson matched Matt King by scoring a second hat-trick of the day. It was defence that had been the key with Chris Heading leading the way.
Sheffield B were to be the final opponents. After a tight first half the Griffins pulled away to score a 7 tries to 4 victory with Maurice Harley (2), Chris Heading, Steve Farrar, Jason Dunn and Rob Douglas all registering tries.
A great performance from all the team to crown the Griffins as Sheffield IMBRL 2006 7's champions.
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