Prowling Panthers demolish GDF in GRFU’s 12-a-side tourney
A look at rugby action between Panthers and GDF
The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) continues to test out the fairly-new 12s format with local clubs, as the Panthers, once again, romped to victory in another weekend of rugby action in the National Park.
In a one-sided affair, Panthers proved too skilful for the GDF in their encounter on Sunday, which ended 73-17.
Riding high on victory against the Police Falcons in the opening match of the league, Panthers wasted no time running up the tally against GDF.
At the end of the first half, Panthers were up by 42 points, with GDF scoring all of their 17 points in the first half.
Panthers’ Rondel “Bull” McArthur, who would be crowned Man of the Match, opened the scoring by crashing through their opponents’ defence.
For Panthers, Jacques Archibald made a return to the sport and scored a try; elusive winger Ryan Dey added one try; Daniel Anderson one try; Phabian Joseph 2 tries; D’Arcy Durant 2 tries; Kempton David one try and a conversion, while Godfrey Broomes backed the team with 19 points, 14 of which came off his boots.
GDF’s points came from veteran Avery Corbin, Jonathan David, Peabo Hamilton and a conversion from Jamal Darrell.
To start the match, players, officials and spectators observed a minute of silence, for the passing of McArthur’s father, earlier in the day.
With regard to upcoming action; this Saturday, February 25, the GRFU will be hosting a 7s competition in the National Park from 10:00h.
On Sunday, February 26, the 12s league continues with a match between Police Falcons and GDF.
