SIM Win University Women's 10s 2009

Match Report by www.singaporerugby.com & Pics courtesy of Chris Woo

Singapore Institute Management (SIM) were victorious, emerging as the Cup Champions in the inaugural Singapore Rugby University Women’s 10s Tournament 2009. The tournament was held at NUS on Sunday 27 September, and saw all four Universities challenging each other in a 10s tournament for the first time. The universities that took part were Singapore Management University (SMU), National Technological University (NTU), National University Singapore (NUS), and SIM.

The first game was a close match between SMU and NTU. SMU put up a strong fight against NTU but a lapse in defence left them trailing 0-5 at full time. NTU scored the only try in the game through their speedy runners

NUS and SIM who were the favourites in the tournament played the second game of the tournament. Both teams were equally matched during the first few minutes of the game. SIM had seven players from both the Singapore A Squad and National Team, and their attacking phases and support were too strong for NUS. SIM eventually won the match 15-0.

The third game saw NTU and NUS renew their age old rivalry on the rugby pitch, and it was a nail biting affair. NTU scored the first try but NUS managed to put in a try just before half time under the post and the score was 7-5. NTU scored their second try and was leading 10-7. Just two minutes before full time, a lapse in the NTU defence at the blind side allowed NUS to take the game 12-10.

SIM continued to be the strong contenders for the title, and ripped SMU’s defence apart with 31 unanswered points through their solid attacks.

NUS continued their good form and beat SMU 31-0 in their final match.

In the last game of the tournament, NTU played their hearts out against SIM. NTU’s struggled in defence allowing SIM to touch down four times. NTU responded a late try but this was not enough as SIM sealed the win at 20-7. With that win, SIM emerged undefeated in the tournament and they were rewarded with the title of Cup Champions.

It was a fantastic day for women’s rugby as the supporters witnessed the commitment and enthusiasm of the four university teams. Singapore Rugby would like to thank all the competitors and coaches, as well as all who helped out and supported the event in one way or another. The next tertiary tournament will be held in October at Republic Polytechnic.

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