Skanco Vagabonds won the Manx Challenge Cup as they trounced visitors Waterloo 57-29 in a high scoring Easter try fest at Glencrutchery Road.
Vagas opted to field a less than full strength side as they rested several key players ahead of next weekend’s crucial relegation clash at Aspull.Undaunted by this, they showed intent from early on when player-coach Franzy Germishuys raced home after just six minutes to set them on their way.Further first half tries from Sam Brennan (two) and Midge van Vuurren, plus four conversions from the impeccable boot of Jonny Beckley, gave Vagas a 28-17 half time lead.Both sides brought on fresh legs for the second half and it was Vagas who seemed to have chosen the better options.Fanie Scheurkogel raced over from the restart to extend Vagas lead to 35-17 and shortly after that Jo Louw made it 40-17 with a well taken chip and chase.Waterloo then staged a brief revival but as the game ebbed to its conclusion it was Vagas who finished the stronger.Skipper Kevin Riley picked up a brace in the last few minutes and replacement lock Jimmy Cubbon also crossed to leave Vagas with a comfortable victory.
Saturday 15th, April 2006 09:04pm.