SIR John Deane's put up a spirited performance in the prestigious Birkenhead Schools Sevens tournament. SJD were drawn in the hardest group and produced gutsy but losing performances against Sedbergh, Lymm and St

Edward's College before beating St David's College through tries by James Brough and Chris Hepinstall. Hepinstall converted both tries.

Player of the tournament: David Burchell.