The 2023 National Schools Cup Finals at Murrayfield showcased a thrilling display of rugby talent, with teams from across Scotland competing for glory. Here's a rundown of the matches and their outcomes:
Under 16 Shield Final: Hutcheson Grammar secured a decisive 35-22 victory over Fettes college with a dominant performance. Fettes only trailed Hutcheson by 2 points at half time, however a dominant second half display ensured the Under 16 bowl would be in their hands.
Under 16 Bowl Final: Lenzie Academy enjoyed a 32-17 victory over Queen Victoria School. The Dunblane side pushed Lenzie close until the 50th minute, when Lenzie pulled ahead and increased the eventual deficit to 15 points.
Under 18 Shield Final: Dollar Academy got their hands on the under 18 shield with an emphatic 41-25 victory over High School of Dundee. Dollar’s high-scoring first half proved to be too much for the Dundee team, who couldn’t decrease the deficit in the second half.
Under 16 Plate Final: Dunbar Grammar School won the under 16 plate in a 50-0 blowout against Lomond & Helensburgh. Dunbar’s attacking play proved to be too much for Lomond & Helensburgh, who failed to muster a single point.
Under 16 Cup Final: George Watson’s College secured a narrow 26-21 victory against Stewart’s Melville college. The lead changed hands throughout the match, but it was ultimately the Edinburgh side who pulled through and won the tie.
Under 18 Bowl Final: Musselburgh Youth managed a comfortable 36-17 victory over Dalkeith. Musselburgh’s highly dominant first half proved to be the difference maker, seeing out the second half in comfortable fashion.
Under 18 Cup Final: George Watson’s College beat Stewart’s Melville College 42-21in what proved to be a routine affair for the winners. George Watson’s had a dominant first half and followed up by increasing the deficit in the second half.
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