Team GB off to disappointing start
Team GB’s Maccabiah team got their games off to a losing start as Wednesday saw the first ever rugby 7’s competition take place.
The open and junior teams both failed to progress from the group stages, which were held at the Wingate Institute.
The open team were beaten 21-0 by Israel, 12-0 by South Africa, and 35-0 by USA, while the juniors lost 19-7 to South Africa, and 22-12 to Israel.
While falling short in this competition, both sides are though competing in the full rugby competition.
THURSDAY’S TEAM GB SCHEDULE:
Golf:
Junior – 1st Round Boys & Girls KO 07.00
Football:
Open vs Germany (Group Stage B) KO 09.00
Masters 35+ vs USA (Group Stage) KO 11.00
Masters 45+ vs USA (Group Stage) KO 09.00
Junior U16 vs Brazil (Group Stage B) KO 11.00
Chess:
Open Competition Draw & 1st Round @ 10.30
Group Stage
19th Maccabiah Games Opening Ceremony:
19:00 @ Teddy Stadium, Jerusalem
*All times Israeli*
END OF DAY
Keep community journalism free.
Jewish News is free for everyone. No paywall. No barriers. Just trusted journalism for anyone who wants to stay connected to Jewish life in Britain.
If you value that, please support us.
From as little as £5 a month, you can help keep our journalism free and accessible to all.
Every day, we report on the issues that matter to our community. We celebrate achievements, support charities, challenge antisemitism and ensure Jewish voices are heard more widely.
From as little as £5 a month, you can help us continue to:
- Report on the stories shaping Jewish life in the UK and beyond
- Bring our community together through shared stories, events and campaigns
- Celebrate the people, culture and moments that define our community
- Support organisations doing vital work across Jewish Britain
You can make a one-off donation or become a regular supporter. Every contribution helps keep our journalism free, independent and accessible to all.
If everyone who values Jewish News gave a small amount, it would make a real difference to our future.
