Primary school in Northampton attempts to break tag rugby world record in aid of Sport Relief


A Northampton primary school that wanted to do something different for Sport Relief has attempted to beat a world record.
Students and staff at Boothville Primary School in Booth Lane North spent six hours and 20 minutes playing tag rugby yesterday (March 13).
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Hide AdThe school played one continuous game with teams rolling on and off in a bid to break the world record for the most participants in a tag rugby match.


Andy Elyard, assistant head at the school and organiser of the event, said: “The game started at 8.55am and we played until 3.15pm.
“We started with year six, then year five came out and we went right down to our five-year-olds.
“All the children got a sticker with a number on so we knew how many had taken part and we kept score all day.
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Hide Ad“We’ve had to record the whole day so we can send it to Guinness World Records to verify.”


With children from all classes, plus a number of staff members taking part throughout the day, the school recorded a final total of 528 participants.
The current record stands at 467 people, so the school now has to wait for Guinness World Records to verify the attempt.
Andy added: “When I first told the children in assembly, they’re reaction was that I’m mad. Now we’re doing it they still think I’m mad.
“It’s really exciting and everyone is buzzing about it.
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“It has been the most amazing atmosphere. Everybody is all together, all doing the same thing.
“This is a wonderful way to celebrate Sport Relief and we love sport here so a world record would be icing on the cake.”
Everyone who took part in the tag rugby game was asked to contribute 50p for Sport Relief.
As well attempting to break a world record, the school also managed to raise at least £200 for the good cause.
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