RNC Goalball Academy declared Region B League winners

The Sport Wales National Sports Centre in Cardiff played host to a thrilling day of competition on Saturday 29 March, featuring the RNC Hereford and RNC Academy teams alongside the South Wales Dragons and South Wales Boars. The event, structured as a round-robin followed by playoff matches, showcased the talent and competitive spirit of all participating teams.
 
The day began with RNC Hereford narrowly edging out the South Wales Dragons with a 4-3 victory, setting the tone for a series of closely contested matches. Simultaneously, RNC Academy demonstrated their strength with a decisive 6-2 win over the South Wales Boars.

A clash between RNC Hereford and RNC Academy followed with RNC Hereford managing a win through the smallest margins - the game ended 5-4.

The South Wales Boars bounced back with a 4-1 victory over the Dragons.

The final round-robin games saw RNC Hereford continuing their impressive form with a 6-3 win against the Boars. RNC Academy also finished strong, defeating the Dragons 5-2.

The playoff matches determined the final standings. The 3rd/4th place playoff saw a dramatic turn of events, with the South Wales Dragons overcoming the South Wales Boars 6-5 in a closely fought match.

The 1st/2nd place playoff, a rematch between RNC Hereford and RNC Academy, was another intense battle. This time, RNC Academy emerged victorious with a 5-3 score, securing the top spot.

After this third and final tournament of the Region B League, RNC Academy were declared champions.

The final standings:

1st Place: RNC Academy
2nd Place: RNC Hereford
3rd Place: South Wales Dragons
4th Place: South Wales Boars

Individual accolades were also awarded, recognising outstanding performances:

Player of the Day: Leah Seabourne (RNC Academy)

Region B League Winners: RNC Academy

Region B Male Top Goalscorer: Daniel Johnson (RNC Academy)

For more photographs from the tournament click here.