Exed Eagles Retain Intercollegiate Rugby Crown

Exed Eagles retained their Intercollegiate Rugby League 9s title after beating the University of the UWI Pelicans 18-4 in the finals at the University of Technology, on the weekend.

The Eagles ended the tournament as invincibles winning all six of their matches.

Akeem Murray led the team with 10 points, scoring a try and kicking three goals. He was supported by Daniel Barham and Antwon Mckane, who each scored a try.

The Pelicans’ only score came from national player Hakeem Richard with a consolation try.

The finalists had contrasting paths to the championship game.

In the semis, EXED comfortably got past Caribbean Maritime University Spartans 14-4, whilst the Pelicans dug deep to carve a 16-10 win over perennial rivals and hosts UTECH Knights.

Despite not making the top four, Mico University Crocs showed plenty improvements in their group games.