VT Inter Corps Trophy
21 September 2006

Reporter: James Cook

In splendid autumn sunshine, 18 teams from across the Army competed in the VT Defence Corps competition at Aldershot on Thursday 21 Sep 06. The competition was split into three separate leagues, representing the various levels at which the teams play. In League one, the group stages were won by the RA and RLC. The RLC duly overcame the REME in their semi final, but the RA lost to the Inf in theirs, leaving a XVs final between the RLC and Inf. In a hard match, the RLC were eventual winners 9 - 0, with their fly half, WO2 Billy Brag named most valuable player of the tournament.

Final Results
League one clubs playing XV -a -side
- RLC (9) v Inf (0)
League two clubs playing X- a- side
- R Sigs (17) v AGC (12)
Women playing X/VII- a- side
- REME (10) v AMS (5) in extra time
Player of the Tournament - WO2 W Bragg RLC
Kicking Competition Winner - Sig Oakley

In the League two competition, the R Sigs showed their class in the group stages amassing a large points total. The AGC were their eventual opposition the final. Both team s were happy to play a running style of rugby, but the R Sigs depth of talent and speed shone through, as they eventually won 17 -12.

Mens Results summary
RA 26 v RE 0
APTC 5 v AGC 12
R Sigs 31 v Int Corps 0
RA 14 V AAC 0
AGC 21 V AMS 12
R Sigs 34 V RAC 0
Inf 22 v RE 3
REME 19 v AAC 0
Int Corps C 31 v RAC 19
AMS 15 v APTC 24
RLC 8 v Inf 7
RA 7 v REME O

In the women's competition, all six sides played a full round robin format, so by the time the REME and AMS met in the final, there were some very tired bodies. The AMS went into the match as defending champions and favourite, but could only manage a 5 -5 draw at full time. Playing sudden death, the REME then raced away to score a fabulous try, and claim the trophy.

Mr Stuart Cameron, Director VT Defence Land Systems presented the prizes to the winners, which included a trophy and cash prize to Signaller Oakley, for winning the kicking competition.

The tournament marked a great start to he Corps season, with over 200 players involved. The quality of the matches were high, and all were play in a good spirit.

The Corps season culminates in the finals day on Mar 7th 07, we hope to see you there.