Story and photos by REDintern Renuka Singh.

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No. 15 of NP backing after touching TP player who is dumping the ball. (Photo 1 © Renuka Singh/Red Sports)

Nanyang Polytechnic, Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) suffered a disappointing 1-8 defeat by Temasek Polytechnic (TP) in a Polytechnic-Institute of Technical Education (POL-ITE) touch rugby championship game.

TP scored the first touchdown after a nice fake pass play and their captain (#14) used her speed to good effect to outrun the NP defenders after getting a good pass.

The third TP touchdown came after NP gave their opponents too much space to exploit. TP almost scored a fourth goal just before the end of the first period but dropped the ball just at the goal line.

A few minutes into the second half, NP finally broke their scoring drought when they scored a diving touchdown. But that proved only a brief respite. TP used their fast and quick players to devastating effect as they exploited huge gaps with good passing and when the final whistle sounded, TP walked off 8-1 winners.

Despite the obvious gap in standards, NP did not give up throughout and can take heart from their persevering attitude.

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TP player looking out to pass to her captain, Nicole. (Photo 2 © Renuka Singh/Red Sports)
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Captain of TP running towards the 2 defenders to take a positive touch. (Photo 3 © Renuka Singh/Red Sports)

Other results:
Republic Poly 22 Institute of Technical Education 0
Temasek Poly 6 Nanyang Poly 0
Republic Poly 6 Ngee Ann Poly 2
Singapore Poly 9 ITE 0