RNRU Royal Navy Rugby Union

On a cool evening in Portugal, Duncan arrived at the Sao Miguel Stadium, home of the Sao Miguel Bulldogs, for their last game of their NATO Deployment. It was also the last game for coach CPO “Smudge” Smith who is leaving on draft once the Ship returns to the UK. The home side won the toss and elected to kick off the ball which was gathered by PO “Sticky” Green who immediately mounted an attack with LREG “Nath” Holtum in support. Duncan were keen to stamp their authority on the game with some strong work in both the ruck and maul which saw quality phase ball for the scrum half, LS “Taff” Bowen, who made several sniping runs from the fringes...