THE Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) National 12s tournament concluded on Saturday at National Park rugby field with the final clash between juggernauts Police Falcons and the Guyana Defence Force.

As expected, the scrum was one-sided with the youthful and quicker Police aide arresting the army men 31-7.

Owen Adonis led the charge with two tries; equaling 10 points, while Theo Henry; who also serves as a fitness trainer for several national teams, scored one try and converted one for 7 points. Rickford ‘Jimmy’ Cummings converted a penalty try for his 7 points while Lionel Holder managed a conversion for his two-point contribution to the Police Falcons victory.
Akeano James; the lone scorer for GDF scored a try and converted it to account for his team’s 7 points in the heavy defeat.

However, fans and players were unable to receive the announcement of the winner of the tournament.

If GDF had managed at least a draw, Panthers would’ve been crowned the 2023 GRFU 12s Champions but Police won and finished level on points with Panthers.
In addition, poor record keeping has not allowed the officials to award a winner through points scored.

According to the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the GRFU, Godfrey Broomes, “The tournament officials are currently deliberating what will be the move forward but it is very likely that there will be a playoff match between Police and Panthers to determine the champions.”

Broomes added that while it is unfortunate that the champion couldn’t be crowned on Saturday, he is sure that the players will relish the opportunity to play an extra game since this tournament was well received by the stakeholders.