What a day! 150 boys and girls from across the country — from Ashkelon in the south to the northern valleys — came together to experience the magic of tag rugby.
Thank you to all the schools who took part in this year’s national tag rugby championship and for the incredible journey we shared throughout the season. The spirit, the smiles, and the determination on display today — this is what sport is all about!
🏅 Year 4 (Grade D) Winners:
🥇 Gold – Ein Harod
🥈 Silver – Gilboa
🥉 Bronze – Ein Harod 2
🏅 Year 5–6 (Grades E–F) Winners:
🥇 Gold – Meromei Sadeh
🥈 Silver – Gilboa
🥉 Bronze – Rambam Ashkelon
🏆 2025 School of the Year:
After tallying the points from all four tournaments this season, Ofakim School proudly takes home the Championship Plate!
Oren Beck, National Tag Rugby Coordinator:
“Today was a true celebration of the values at the heart of rugby — sportsmanship, respect, teamwork, resilience, and joy. We saw handshakes, high-fives, disappointment, and elation — all in one morning. What a privilege. See you next year!”
Huge thanks to everyone who made it possible — the schools, teachers, coaches, and, above all, the incredible children. Special appreciation to Oren Beck for leading the national tag programme, and to the Cabral and Kalai families for joining us and keeping the memory of Eduardo and Ronen alive.
Thank you to Yizreel Rugby Club for the impeccable hosting.
📸 Photo credit: Eran Yardeni
