The 2017 U.S.I Rugby League has kicked off in Lilongwe and Blantyre.<\/p>\n
In Lilongwe, the league started two weeks ago at Bishop Mackenzie Rugby Field whereas in Blantyre the action got underway last weekend at St Andrews International High School.<\/p>\n
In Lilongwe, tries were exchanged as Area 25 Hippos beat Area 23 Mimbulu side 34-17 in the first game of the second-round.<\/p>\n
In other second round matches, Buffaloes defeated Lilongwe Venom 57-7 in the Capital City.<\/p>\n
Lilongwe Rugby Club then continued with their fine form by thrashing new comers, Area 25 Falcons, 79-0.<\/p>\n
Action in Lilongwe will continue on February 25.<\/p>\n
In Blantyre, under-20 boys\u2019 and girls\u2019 teams entertained fans with great runs and tackles in captivating matches.<\/p>\n
But the best action was saved for the men\u2019s league, which kicked off in style.<\/p>\n
The Jaguars started with a convincing 37-0 win over Thyolo-based Africa Sportasoca.<\/p>\n
In another clash, Luncheza came out on top against Ndirande Impala 6-0.<\/p>\n
Organiser of the games, Ian Scott, was impressed with all participating teams\u2019 performance.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have community coaches here in Blantyre, and it is good to see that they are teaching the boys really well. The standards of play are definitely improving,\u201d Scott said.<\/p>\n
Over 150 players took part in the games.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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