The Guyana Rugby Football Union, (GRFU) opened its inter-club season on Sunday with a head-to-head clash between arch rivals Police Falcons and Panthers in the first ever 12s competition.
This is according to a release disseminated to the media.
Panthers, who have been one of the most dominant clubs for a number of years, defeated Police Falcons 24-19, at the close of play.
In the thrilling encounter, Falcons drew first blood through a series of passes and the brawny figure of Shawn David. Lionel Holder then added the two points with a conversion. Holder would then burst the shaky defensive line of Panthers to score a try, with the experience of Theodore Henry sealing the conversion.
Retaining possession, David again bullied his way to the try line after forcing the opposition to make numerous tackles. A try from Panthers’ Ryan Dey left the score chart 19-5 at the end of the first half.
After backpedaling in the first 20 minutes, Panthers rebounded when the match resumed with a try from D’Arcy Durant, who evaded three defenders. A kick off Godfrey Broomes’ shoes left the match 12-19. Broomes would then return with a try, but a missed conversion left Falcons ahead 19-17.
According to the release, with two minutes to the final whistle, Broomes again pierced the defence to score a five-pointer for his team. Makaya Smith then sealed the game with a conversion to end the match 24-19.
Panthers will be taking on the Guyana Defence Force on Sunday at the same venue. Kick off is set for 16:00hrs.
