Mons Cup glory for Albatross

A member of the HMAS Cerberus Dogs rugby union team charges at the defence from HMAS Waterhen during a preliminary round of the Mons Cup in Sydney. Photo by ABPH Kel Hockey.

The HMAS Albatross Rugby Union side racked up another win to its list of tournament victories of late at the annual Mons Cup in Sydney on May 1.

Albatross defeated all-comers in the round-robin action before taking out HMAS Melbourne in the semi-final and HMAS Cerberus in a hard fought final, 21-7.

Eight teams took to a soggy track at Woollahra Oval, featuring HMA Ships Melbourne and Stuart, plus base teams from HMAS Harman, Albatross, Kuttabul, Cerberus, Watson and Northern Establishments.

Teams trialled through two games of round-robin action, which led to Albatross defeating Melbourne in the first semi and Cerberus accounting for Northern Establishments in the second final.

POATV Troy Thorpe from HMAS Albatross was named player of the carnival.
Organisers wish to thank Red Bull for refreshments and Colleagues Rugby Union Club for providing the field and barbecue.

 

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