ACS(I)'s anchor Joshua Lim stopped the clock at 3:27.60, ahead of SAJC's 3:28.82 and VJC's 3:31.12. SAJC's and VJC's podium finishes also meant traditional powerhouses RI and HCI were both denied of a top three finish for the first time in eight years.
Shahmee fended off strong challenges from SAJC's Dinesh Hulbert and ACS(I)'s Joshua Lim, who finished second and third in 22.42s and 22.64s respectively.
Thiruben's winning time of 48.71s was marginally off Zubin Muncherji's championship record of 48.69s.
After 100 minutes of open play, the teams were inseparable at 0-0.
Two RI penalties in the last 10 minutes decided a pulsating encounter after the two teams were locked at 5-5 with an unconverted try each.
Sudarshan Udpa of SAJC bagged silver with a time of 10:46.90 while Teng Jian Ling of VJC clinched bronze in 10:47.11.
VJC and SAJC each hit the woodwork in the second half as the play opened up due to the 34 degrees Celcius heat taking its physical toll on the players.
Damian Ong (SAJC #10) stood out with a hat-trick. And despite conceding five goals, the PJC goalkeeper delivered a creditable performance, making several crucial saves.
