THE National Park was a hive of activity on Sunday afternoon and the Guyana Rugby Football Union’s (GRFU) 12s tournament played a role as the event attracted a decent sized crowd of supporters who witnessed Panthers make light work of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) with a dominating 45-26.

Panthers’ Godfrey Broomes was the standout player in the clash as he registered two tries and five conversions; helping his side lead from start to finish in the 20-minute per half match.

D’Arcy Durant made hay in the perfect sunshine for rugby and helped Panthers’ charge with a pair of tries. Delroy Fordyce, kareem Fisher and Makayah Smith also were on the scoresheet for the victors with a brace each.

For GDF, Avery Corbin, Jamal Darrel, Akeno James and Leon Cole scored a try each, while Kevin Wills successful registered two conversions that were nothing more but consolations as they were dominated entirely.

Rugby 12s is a new format introduced; there are 6 forwards and 6 backs. The matches are 45 minutes; 20 minutes per half with a five-minute break at half-time.