National School Games 2023 Rugby Bowl : EVGians Display Grit & Passion to Win the Gold!
2023 Bowl Champions, Evergreen Secondary School. Photo Credit: Team Nila Content Producer, Ken Chia
2023 marked the return of the full 15-a-side format for the sport of Rugby in the National School Games (NSG). Due to Covid-19, the NSG was cancelled after just 2 months of action in 2020, followed by the total absence of the School Games in the 2021 season. In 2022 however, all 28 sporting disciplines were allowed to resume, with certain safe management measures in place such as the Rugby competition being amended to the 7-a-side format.
In the Bowl competition last year, Greenridge Secondary School (GSS) defeated Evergreen Sec (EVG) 29-20 in the Rugby 7s finals. And just before the finale, Junyuan Secondary grinded out a 41-0 victory over Bt Batok Sec to lift the Bronze medal in the Bowl competition. Meanwhile, 12 months later at the Singapore Sports Hub, the EVGians went from losing finalists in 2022 to claiming the Bowl championship, after their 31-15 triumph over Junyuan Sec. And former champions Greenridge Sec had to settle for a 4th-place finish, after succumbing to a 17-16 loss to Admiralty Secondary School.
For the highlights from the 3rd/4th place match and the Bowl finals on 10 April 2023 at the National Stadium, do check out the photos below, courtesy of Team Nila Content Producer, Ken Chia.
The EVGians gain ball possession and attempt to reach the goal line. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Ken Chia
Both teams from Evergreen and Junyuan Sec attempt to retrieve the ball from a throw-in. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Ken Chia
The EVGians attempt to break through the Junyuan defence, en route to the goal line. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Ken Chia
Extending a helping hand and a show of sportsmanship. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Ken Chia
The EVGians celebrate with a show of unity among the team. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Ken Chia
Junyuan Sec players console themselves after a hard-fought final. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Ken Chia
Finishing 2nd in the 2023 Bowl competition, Junyuan Sec School. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Ken Chia
Supporters of Greenridge Sec School. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Ken Chia
The Greenridgeans were the 1st to retrieve from a throw in. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Ken Chia
It's anybody's ball following a scrum. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Ken Chia
The GSS team attempt a penalty-kick. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Ken Chia
It's Admiralty Sec School's turn to put some points on the scoreboard with this penalty-kick attempt. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Ken Chia
The Greenridgeans attempt to break free from their opponent's tackle. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Ken Chia
Admiralty Sec celebrate after scoring. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Ken Chia
Finishing in 3rd place of the Bowl, Admiralty Sec School. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Ken Chia
Settling for 4th place in 2023 NSG, Greenridge Sec School. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Ken Chia
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