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Friday 14th April -
On Good Friday, the ABC Cup, played in memory of three young Vagabonds who lost their lives in an accident just over three years ago - Adam Pope (Popey), Benje Jones and Anthony Shaw (Chewy) and sponsored by Intersport was won by Vagabonds in a good spirited game against Tamar Saracens.
This is how they arrived at the Clubhouse -
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Saturday 15th April -
Skanco Vagabonds won the Heron and Brearley sponsored Manx Challenge Cup after trouncing visitors Waterloo 57 - 29 in a high-scoring Easter try fest at Glencrutchery Road.
Vagas opted to field a less than full-strength side as they rested several key players ahead of the crucial relegation clash at Aspull on 22nd April. But undaunted, the Manx side showed intent from early on when player-coach Franzy Germishuys raced home after just six minutes to set them on their way.
Further first-half tries from Sam Brennan (2) and Midge van Vuurren, plus four conversions from the impeccable boot of Jonny Beckley gave Vagas a 28 -17 half-time lead.
Both sides brought on fresh legs for the second half and it was Vagas who seemed to choose the better options. Fanie Scheurkogel raced over from the restart to extend Vagas' lead to 35 - 17 and shortly after that Jo Louw made it 40 - 17 with a well-taken chip and chase.
Waterloo then staged a brief revival but as the game ebbed to its conclusion it was Vagas who finished the stronger. Skipper Kevin Riley picked up a brace in the last few minutes and replacement lock Jimmy Cubbon also crossed to leave Vagas with a comfortable victory.
(Thanks to Dave Christian for this match report).
Some photos - (courtesy of Brian Goldie ©)
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Sunday 16th April -
The highlight of the Festival was the Sevens competition, sponsored by the Outback Sports Bar and Nightclub. The results were -
The Outback Cup - Vagabonds South African Boks 35 - Woodrush 7
The Outback Plate - Dirty Sanchez 30 - Hell's Kitchen 14
Some photos -
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