Sixth-formers smash rugby record

Pupils from Sir Roger Manwood's School in Sandwich played for 31 hours Credit: Sir Roger Manwood School

Sixth-formers from Sir Roger Manwood's School in Sandwich have broken a record for the longest ever competitive game of touch rugby.

Two teams made up of 28 students played non-stop for 31 hours raising money for Cancer Research UK.

Footage of the record attempt is now being verified by the Guinness Book of Records.

The longest ever game of touch rugby Credit: Sir Roger Manwood School
Supporting from the touchline Credit: Sir Roger Manwood School
Snatching from sleep during the longest match Credit: Sir Roger Manwood School
The longest game of touch rugby Credit: Sir Roger Manwood School
Credit: Sir Roger Manwood School