ARNOLD School's rugby union team is to take part in one of the most prestigious competitions in the country.

The First XV is travelling to Ipswich to take part in St Jospeh's College Festival, where entry is limited to the top 16 school teams in the country. Arnold have proved their pedigree by being previous winners, and coach Robbie Jones says the team are in high spirits having recently defeated Stonyhurst College 29-0.