By Staff Reporter

The St Andrew’s Preparatory School U11Bs and U13Cs recently faced off against Grahamstown Primary School’s U11As and U13As in keenly contested midweek fixtures.

St Andrew’s U13-Rugby taking on their counterparts from St Mary’s Primary School. Photo: Toni Butterworth

Despite a valiant effort, our U13Cs tired towards the end and lost 43-5. The U11Bs had a slow start but showed great determination in the second half, scoring a lovely team try, although they ultimately went down 19-7.

Saturday, 13 July, saw the Prep Rugby Club taking on local rivals St Mary’s Primary. St Andrew’s teams played fantastic running rugby, scoring well-worked team tries.

St Mary’s and St Andrew’s rugby players testing each other in a tough contest recently. Photo: Toni Butterworth

The highlight of the morning was the fiercely contested U13A game. Both teams gave it their all, with Prep launching a last-ditch attack on St Mary’s line to clinch the crucial score. In a dramatic finish, Prep chose to go for the winning try instead of an easy penalty to level the score. Despite falling agonisingly close, the match ended 17-14 in favour of St Mary’s.

It was an ongoing battle between St Andrew’s U13s and their St Mary’s opponents. Photo: Toni Butterworth

“Well done to all the boys for their effort and sportsmanship. Proud of our Prep teams!”

Scores from Saturday 13 July:

U9A won 52-7

U11A won 15-7

U13B won 40-0

U13A lost 17-14

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