Memorial team aim for Sevens win

A rugby team from Birmingham are gaining a strong reputation on the Sevens circuit, three years after forming in memory of a young player.

Boyce's Barbarians came together after the death of Aaron Boyce in 2005, the team created by his older brother Ben.

They go into the Aaron Boyce Memorial Greater Birmingham Sevens as one of the favourites after two quarter final appearances in the last two years.

The tournament is on Saturday 17 May at Moseley's Billesley Common ground.

It is organised by Ben's club, Selly Oak, with money raised from the event going to Aaron's favourite charities, the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and Wooden Spoon.

"I think Aaron would be really pleased with the success of both the team and the tournament named in his honour as he was such a massive rugby player and fan," said Ben.

Boyce's Barbarians have now become an officially affiliated Sevens side and will also take part in the Bath Sevens next month.