Last Sunday, 20th December, at the Children’s Christmas Party in Bective Rangers the star of the show was not only Santa and his gifts. All the young partygoers were also interested in seeing and meeting a graduate of this annual event.

Ireland and Leinster out-half, and mini-rugby player in Bective until he was 12 years old, Jonathan Sexton, was the guest of honour and a great hit with everyone (mini and major) present.

The party was organised and presented by the Bective Vice-President, Joe Nolan, who was manager of the mini-rugby section while Jonathan was playing. Jonathan was then presented with the jersey he wore when Captain of the Bective Under 8’s, by one of the current managers of mini-rugby in the Club Maeliosa Power.