Royal edge out Wesley

Royal College survived a fierce late rally from Wesley College before recording a thrilling 33 points to 32 points victory in their inter school under 19 rugby tournament match worked off at Havelock Park yesterday.

Royal College collected their points from three goals, three penalties and one drop goal while the Wesleyites responded with three goals, one try and two penalties.

Royal were well set to register a convincing victory at one stage after having built up a 17 nil lead during the opening twenty minutes of play. However Wesley came back into the game with two tries but Royal went on to lead 17-14 at half time.

The game took a dramatic change in the second half with Wesley snatching the lead 27-20 following a tremendous performance mid way in the second half. However Royal held their nerves during the last few moments of the game and turned the match in their favour. CD

Easy for Peterites

St. Peter's College cruised to another big victory as they trounced Thurstan College by a convincing margin of 61 points to 6 points in their inter school under 19 rugby tournament match worked off at the Royal Sports Complex yesterday.

The Peterites completely dominated the game and went on to plant as many as eleven tries out which three were converted after having taken a commanding 32-3 lead at half time.

Thurstan College managed to put over only two penalties. CD