Overseas Hopleaf 36
Stompers TGIFriday 43

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Overseas started this match with a very determined burst which led them to press Stompers hard. However, Stompers backs suddenly combined with precision and clinical efficiency for Malcolm Attard to score a try after crisp passing and positioning.

Overseas were winning more ball, but their passing was floated and slow as opposed to the quick flat passes of Stompers. Allen scored an equalising try for Overseas, but immediately Mirabelli replied for Stompers.

After causing the Stompers' pack a lot of trouble with his strength in the tight, new prop Jones had to leave with a muscle strain. His withdrawal made life easier for Stompers who stormed ahead to a half-time lead of 31-12.

The beginning of the second half saw Stompers increase their lead to 43-12, Attard having scored four tries.

Then began a remarkable comeback bid by Overseas who were inspired after a superb jinking run by Newbould, and proceeded to press for a win. They just failed but both sides produced a fine game which augurs well for the season.

Kavallieri Blue Label 54
Alligators Cisk Lager 3

Having lost 13 members of their first squad in the close season, Alligators might have expected a trouncing, but instead they gave the champions a creditable challenge, with the score only 21-3 at half-time.

Certainly two or three of the newcomers in the Alligators team gave the Kavallieri forwards something to think about, and when they hone their rugby knowledge, they could become a force in the local game.

Kavallieri still lack a general to guide their back plays, and though they do have excellent runners, the penetration came from Daniel Grima and Chris Vassallo in the forwards. Grima, in particular, had a fine game... a reminder to national coach Damian Neill.

Women's Sevens

Panthers 5
Sharks 15

Huge enthusiasm, and occasional skill and speed, characterised this game between the two newest women's teams, in which Panthers were, perhaps, unlucky to lose.

Undoubtedly the standard is improving on a weekly basis and the squads are growing too.

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