TODAY the Trophy Stall Rugby Sevens Tournament swings into action as defending champions Guyana Defence Force (GDF) try to retain their crown against the four clubs vying for top honours.The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU)-organised event which is scheduled to kick off at 10:00hrs also features Yamaha Caribs, Guyana Police Force (GPF), Pepsi Hornets and UG Wolves.
The union has decided on the University of Guyana ground, Turkeyen for this event in an aim to have the game decentralised by hosting various competitions away from the home of rugby – the National Park.
It is understood that the Rugby playfield in the National Park is to be re-surfaced in an effort to have it match-ready for local and international engagements in 2016.
The day will also have a President versus Vice-President showdown, featuring a mixture of players from the Police, GDF, Hornets and Caribs (ladies).