Jersey Retains Siam Cup

Jersey have retained rugby's Siam Cup, with a 14-13 victory over Guernsey at Footes Lane.

It was the centenary year of the historic inter-insular.

The two sides met on Saturday (6 November) for the first time since 2019 to battle it out for the second-oldest contested rugby trophy after the Calcutta Cup.

Jersey's coach Myles Landick was delighted to be taking the silverware home.

🇯🇪🔴Wow 🔴 🇯🇪 !!! Thanks so much for all the messages ! What a day !! The heart and determination showed by the squad was amazing ! Coaches, support staff, medical staff and players who couldn’t travel huge team effort. pic.twitter.com/akdhZEuI9d

— Myles Landick (@rugbymylo) November 6, 2021

The Jersey Reds clubhouse was packed with supporters cheering on their island.

Up for the Cup! 🇯🇪👏🍾 pic.twitter.com/sT4WjCXM1Z

— Jersey Reds (@jerseyrfc) November 6, 2021

So proud of the young lads today!! @jerseyrfc @JRFCAthletic pic.twitter.com/FuoUeKVaXi

— cliff chipperfield (@cliffchip) November 6, 2021

Guernsey won the Ladies and Veterans titles,  beating Jersey 46-7 and 55-19 respectively.