In a strong game Saturday afternoon, the Capital Rugby Union (CRU) Boromas clawed their way to a 19-7 victory over the Morobe Rugby Union (MRU) Hammerheads in the 2024 Vodafone Cup Challenge match played at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby.
The match was a fierce battle with both teams vying for dominance.
The first half displayed a strong defence from both sides, however, Boromas backs, Ron Butler scored the first try.
The first half ended with the halftime score, 7-0 in favour of CRU Boromas.
The Hammerheads, despite their strong start, were unable to maintain their momentum and instead the Boromas, with their disciplined approach, outplayed the Hammerheads’ mistakes scoring crucial tries.
Both teams showed significant achievement in both their defence and skill, showcasing their testament to hard work.
This was also quite a game for the Hammerheads who had an outstanding line of players that defended and fought right through until the end.
The Hammerheads may be disappointed with the result and end scoreline, but many agree the scoreline did not match the fierce battle that was this showdown between both rep teams.
The Hammerheads can further take solace in their strong performance particularly in the early stages of the match and aim for better moving forward.