Jersey won all of the Siam Cup matches on Saturday – with Guernsey’s men and women defeated across the board away from home.
Jersey rugby’s contingent won the Nash Cup, the Fallaize Cup and both the Men’s and Women’s Siam Cups. It is only the second time in their history that Jersey has had all four trophies in their possession at once.
More than 3,200 fans watched the various games, with Express‘ reporter describing the day as a display of “rugby excellence from the Caesareans” with “Channel Island supremacy returning to Jersey in what was, undoubtedly, one of the club’s finest days”.
The scores confirmed that it was not Guernsey’s finest day.
The Veterans lost the Nash Cup 38-26, and the Vikings were defeated 36-22 in the Fallaize Cup.
Having won both the men’s and ladies’ Siam Cup matches last year, Guernsey were soundly defeated 36-11 and 30-13 respectively this time round.
Among the Guernsey players selected for praise during the Men’s clash were Ciaran McGann, who starred in last year’s victory for the Sarnians. He put his team on the board with a couple of penalties just before the break in the Men’s Siam Cup match.
Anthony Armstrong’s late consolation point was also highlighted.
Meanwhile, Guernsey’s women were praised for “fighting on until the final whistle, with their admirable spirit very much respected around the ground”.
Jersey men’s head coach Myles Landick had praise for the Sarnian sides.
He said his team went in to the game determined to give it their all, after their bruising defeat at Footes Lane last time round.
“I thought today was a really professional performance,” said Landick.
“We knew it was going to be a tough game, especially after last season’s defeat at Footes Lane, which was a tough one to take.
“But this season we’ve had a pretty successful league campaign and to come here and beat a level 4 side with such a dominant display is really pleasing.”
But Guernsey and Jersey’s best players will be standing side by side at Footes Lane in just over a week’s time, when they turn out for a Channel Islands’ select to take on Sweden in an international clash to round out the season.
Men’s Siam Cup
Jersey RFC: [1-15] Huw Owen, Jack Macfarlane, Tom Wilson, Euan Spencer, Max Ayling, Tom Tilstone, Evan Whitson (c), Jerry Sexton, Liam Rhodes, Scott Van Breda, Bevan Biggs, Dan Barnes, Guy Thompson, Mark Boarer, Aaron Penberthy
Replacements: Joe Ridgway, Gene Syminton, Cameron Keys, George Willmott, Nathan Rogers, Tom Bulfin
Guernsey Raiders: [1-15] Jamie Dunn, Tom Ceillam, Tom Bray, Lewis Hillier (c), Brad Webb, Carter Hackett, Dom Rice (c), Josh Poullet, Sam Boyland, Charlie Simmonds, Ethan Smith, Niall McGann, Ciaran McGann, Anthony Armstrong, Callum Roberts
Replacements: James Burgher, Fraser Kent, Liam Welch, Jack Colbourne, Dale Rutledge, Owen Thomas
Jersey RFC 2s – 36
Tries: Bates 13’, 19’, 29’, Pearson 38’, Courtness 61’, Thomas 68’ Cons: Mullins x3
Guernsey R 2s – 22
Tries: Lomas-Lloyd 17’, Le Noury 26’, Cons: Lomas-Lloyd x1 Pens: Lomas-Lloyd x1 HT: 24-15 Player of the match: Tim Gray
Women’s Siam Cup
Jersey RFC Women: [1-15] Nicole Rodrigues-Magalhaes, Ella Vieira, Holly Bertram, Abbie Syvret, Emilie Langlands, Andi Vaughan, Katie De La Cloche (c), Seren Coombs, Bethan Hughes, Georgina Ruellan, Claudia McGuigan, Taye Boakye-Yiadom, Tina Davies, Bobo Troy, Kim Hacquoil.
Replacements: Hannah Le Moignan, Morgan Carter, Willow Le Luan, Charlie Cornwall, Kerry Bisson-Mercury, Lucy Kendrick, Emily Hart.
Guernsey Raiders Women: [1-15] Christine Miller, Jillian Smith, Megija Krasovska, Zoe Collins, Yvie Coyde, Kayleigh Oliver (c), Kristi Murphy, Aideen Le Prevost, Ness Brown, Chelsie Blondel, Molly Farrell, Daisy Travers, India Healing, Lauren Ogier, Ella Gidney.
Replacements: Charlie Le Noury, Tegan Batiste, Macey Rushent, Pia Brazil-North, Elle Murphy, Emily Wright, Ieva Tulie.
Fallaize Cup
Jersey RFC 2s: [1-15] Morgan Brady, Jake Bates, George Thomas, James Guyatt, Nathan Thomas, Bryn Edwards (c), Cam Halliwell, PJ Dodge, Jake Vautier, Charlie Best, Ben Pearson, Tim Grey, Sam Hunter, Billy Mullins, Eryk Swiech
Replacements: Rowan Dixon-Smith, Marc Davies, James Courtness, Andrew Pitcher, Charlie Fraser
Guernsey Raiders 2s: [1-15] Corey Wallis, Phil Le Noury, Fraser Kent, Mitchell Smith, Angus MacCallum, Luke Grigg, Tom Yarwood, Chris Croft, Ben Holland, Tom Veillard (c), Taylor Quate, Callum Gladstone, Matt Lomas-Lloyd, Kieran Creber, Gearoid Lee
Replacements: Barnaby Paul, James Mroch, Jack Webber, Jacob Smith, Keiran Williamson, Lucas Barker, Cam Le Prevost
Jersey RFC Vets – 38
Tries: S O’Brien x2, Frost, Lezala, Snook, Godfrey Cons: Hawkes x3
Guernsey R Vets – 26
Nash Cup
Jersey RFC Vets: [1-15] Danny Curzons, Doc Snook, Roy Godfrey, Talite Vaioleti, Dave O’Brien, Justin Hewgill, Ben France, Eoghan Nihill, Brendan O’Brien, Daniel Hawkes, Brent Johnston, Steve O’Brien, Jason Hosty, Dan Lezala, Henry Frost
Replacements: Dave Wilton, Harry Bertram, James Long, Justin Pledger, Wayne Boschat, Scott Vallance, Graham Kybett
Guernsey Raiders Vets: [1-15] Simon Sharrott, Jack Webber, Callum Murdoch, Cameron Craine (c), Nick Merrien, Luke Gardner, Dickon Addis, Nev Marshall, Rupert Iles, Luke Sayer, Barry Goude, Jim Elliot, Andy Bailey, Mark Stone, Sam Shields
Replacements: Stuart Kirkland, Simon Graham, Matt Thomas, Matt Armstrong, Jonathan Burbidge, Andy Smith