The 50th Annual Police Rugby Duckett Memorial matches unfolded in challenging conditions at the Police Field, with the Police teams splitting the honors against The Rest.
Despite the wet and windy weather, both the women's and men's matches provided plenty of excitement for the spectators.
Women’s
Police Women 14 Rest 7
In the opening game, the Police Women secured a hard-fought 14-7 victory over The Rest. Jess Wagner and Muireann Toomes each scored a try for the Police Women, with Wagner adding two conversions to seal the win.
Men’s
Police Men's 22 Rest 49
The Rest dominated the men's match, running out 49-22 victors. Hadleigh Tucker led the way with a hat-trick of tries, while JaKee Simons added a brace. Dzuri Gill and KJ Dill also contributed with a try each. Tucker was on target with six conversions, and Gill added another.
For the Police Men, Jake Field and Conor Ward both scored two tries, while Jason Chlup successfully converted one of them.
The Duckett Memorial matches provide a fitting tribute to the memory of George Duckett, a former Commissioner of Police who was assassinated in 1972, and the competitive spirit displayed by both sides ensured an entertaining spectacle for all.
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