16th Bangkok Sevens, 2010 - Tournament Results
31 January 2011
"The Colonel’s" Cup Final – Grammar-Carlton and Kamilaroi Young Guns (courtesy of the Bangkok Post)
Grammar-Carlton make it a hat-trick
31st October. The New Zealand side Grammar-Carlton wrapped up another impressive performance by storming to their third successive title on an entertaining day at the 16th Bangkok Rugby Sevens at Klong Chan Stadium.
In the final, the Auckland-based side overcame a spirited effort by their Australian opponents, Kamilaroi Young Guns, with a well-deserved 33-14 victory.
Three-in-a-row: 2010 Cup Winners, Grammar-Carlton
Grammar-Carlton produced a fine display of attacking rugby with slick passing and strong running, backed up by tough tackling and effective teamwork. Two tries had seen the Kiwis move into a 12-0 lead by half-time, but Kamilaroi reduced the deficit to 12-7 early in the second half and briefly threatened to get back in the game. However, the strong-running Kiwi side took command again and three second half tries saw them run out worthy winners against the spirited Young Guns who managed to cross their opponents line once more.
The only other side to have achieved three titles in a row at the Bangkok Sevens are Davetelavu from Fiji from 1996-98.
The impressive “Colonel’s Cup” trophy was presented to the winners by the Australian Ambassador Mr James Wise who witnessed the lively afternoon action.
After demolishing Nari Nari Magpies 62-0 earlier in the day, Grammar-Carlton had reached the final with an emphatic 36-0 victory over a committed Singapore CC side, while Kamilaroi defeated the Pacific Warriors 40-10 in the semi-finals.
The “The BNH Hospital” Plate final turned out to be an all South African affair between Macassar and Macathai who also featured some Thai players.
In a high-scoring final, Macassar were always in charge and displaying lots of pace, ran out deserved 57-12 winners.
The Lincolne Scott” Bowl final between Lopburi and the Old Bangkok Bangers proved to be the closest final of the afternoon in which the Bangers put on a creditable performance against their younger Thai opponents. Lopburi just had the edge throughout the match, but the Bangers made them fight all the way before the Thai side eventually triumphed as 33-22 winners.
"The Beaumont Partnership"women's final saw the Bangkok IPE team take on the Murri Magic from Brisbane. The Australian side proved to be physically too strong for the Thai girls and passing the ball very effectively ran out 42-5 winners. However the smaller Thai side tackled with great courage and put on a spirited display, winning many admirers. It is the fourth time they have finished runners-up in this Event.
2010 Women's Champions: Murri Magic
Tournament chairman David Dufall said he was very pleased with this year's event and the great spirit and friendship displayed by all the teams. He also praised the international panel of referees for doing a fine job over the three days of action.
Tournament High Try Scorers
Ofa Tuungafasi from Grammar-Carlton took the award for the Men's High Try Scorer and Therese Anderson from Murri Magic the Women's.
