Letchworth made a good start to the new campaign by retaining the Hitchin 10s Tournament - wand there was a historic success for the ladies team too.

To the delight of coaches Nick Winwood and Danny Ryall, they won the plate final by beating Cheshunt with a really determined display, a team they had previously lost to.

It was their first major trophy since their formation in 2020.

The Comet: Letchworth Lionesses won their first major trophy since their formation in 2020.Letchworth Lionesses won their first major trophy since their formation in 2020. (Image: Letchworth Rugby Club)

Letchworth's men were also in dominant mood throughout the competition, including a nine-try romp over Royton.

They faced Cantabs in the final but were able to beat the Cambridge-based side by four tries to one, one of which was a superb score from flying winger Tattenda Gurure, set free by Josh Sharp on the half-way line.

Sharp was the fitting winner of the Graham Walker Trophy for player of the tournament.

Letchworth president Brian Burke said: "Congratulations to the host club Hitchin and Adam Shaw for hosting such a well-organised tournament."

The Legends now face more warm-up games against Ampthill next Saturday and Harlow on Wednesday week before their season opens away to Thurrock on September 3.