Third annual Border 8s competition taking place this weekend

The third annual Border 8s competition hosted by Border City Lacrosse Club is taking place this weekend with seven teams competing for the title.

Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle University, Rochdale, and Stockport will make the journey to Cotehill Sports Ground in Brampton, Cumbria and join Border City in a battle to be named 2023 Border 8s champions.

Reigning champions Edinburgh are returning to the competition looking to secure their third successive title but there will be some stiff competition with British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) National Trophy winners, Newcastle University, North of England Men’s Premier Division champions, Stockport, and Rochdale, who are newly promoted to the top tier, all much improved on last year.

This year, for the first time, the tournament will be live streamed on Lacrosse Live UK’s YouTube channel HERE while spectators are welcome to watch in person with no fee for entry; games start at 11am and will be played over two pitches.

With the competition, and lacrosse in the region, gradually growing year on year, it is hoped that a women’s edition of the Border 8s could be just around the corner.