KRC ends Sishen’s reign in thrilling Griquas Super League final

The Kimberley Rugby Club recently won the Griquas Super League final when they dominated Sishen Rugby Club by winning 37-21. Picture: Danie van der Lith

SUZUKI Park was the epicentre of excitement last Saturday, as Kimberley Rugby Club (KRC) clinched a historic victory over the long-dominant Sishen Rugby Club in a match that has already become legendary among rugby enthusiasts.

The Griquas Super League final, eagerly awaited by fans, kicked off at 3pm, pitting the determined KRC side against Sishen, who had impressively held the title for 12 consecutive years.

From the outset, the game was played at high intensity, with neither team backing down from contact situations; bodies were put on the line and there was a relentless fight for every metre of ground gained or lost.

By halftime, KRC had edged ahead and held a 20-11.

This set the stage for a gripping second half that had the crowd at Suzuki Park roaring with every play taking place on the field.

At the end of the day though, KRC’s unyielding spirit and tactical brilliance came to the fore; having lost out to Sol Plaatje University in the Regional League, the hosts were not about to let another final slip away.

KRC kept up the intensity throughout the match; and they had to, because Sishen had not come to donate their title, and fought doggedly. Picture: Danie van der Lith

When the final whistle sounded, KRC had secured a remarkable 37-21 victory over their formidable opponents.

There is no doubt that this final will be remembered as a clash of titans, epitomising the true essence of rugby and the unyielding resolve of both teams.

As Kimberley Rugby Club celebrated their hard-fought victory, the atmosphere in the stadium was electric, with fans revelling in a momentous occasion.

This unforgettable match has firmly etched itself in the annals of Griquas Super League history, and could be marking the dawn of a new era with KRC at the helm.