Our C Div Rugby Giants took part in the M1-SRU 10-a-side Rugby Tournament at Yio Chu Kang Stadium on Saturday 1st March.
In our Pool C matches, we started off with a match against powerhouse St. Andrew's Secondary. We were narrowly beaten 0-5 by the well-coached Saints. In our subsequent Pool C match, we smashed Admiralty Secondary 15-0. Our next match against the well-drilled Pierce Secondary . We were held 0-0. But by this match, we had already qualified for the Plate Semi-Finals as we had finished runners-up in Pool C. Saints topped our pool - not surprisingly!
In the semi-finals, we drew 5-5 with Greenridge Secondary. There was a further deadlock after extra-time. Under competition rules, if there is a draw in the semi-finals match, the team that scored first in the match will go through to the Final. Greenridge had scored first in the Semi-Finals, so our Giants bowed out at the Semi-Finals undefeated on the field of play.
We will be back in the National Under-14 Rugby Championship!
A few points that the Rugby Teachers-in-charge had taken note during Saturday's tournament: Compared to other schools (except for the top three of ACS-I, SAS and RI) Montfort has the biggest depth in terms of numbers of under-14 players. This augurs well for the 2009, 2010 and 2011 rugby seasons. Secondly, we have noticed that there are several up-coming rugby coaches. They have impressed us with their cool and calm manner in getting the best of their players. They are excellent motivators. Good luck to them in their future endeavours.
