Royal’s powerhouse forward pack mauled their way through the hapless Trinity outfit to register a decisive 22-17 score amidst the heavy downpour of rain at the Royal College Sports Complex in the first leg of the 72nd Bradby Shield encounter.

Royal compiled their points off three tries, two conversions and a penalty while Trinity were only able to accumulate two converted tries and a penalty. The hosts snatched a much needed win to take 2nd place in division 1A of the schools rugby league whilst giving them a five point lead going into the second leg in Pallekelle.

(ThePapare.com)