Champions stay on top as Inter Services water polo titles decided in the Portsmouth pool

Both the men's and women's Inter Services water polo championships were retained in an exciting day of action in Portsmouth.

The British Army men's team kept hold of their trophy after an 18-13 win against the Royal Navy, while the women's final saw the Navy beat the RAF by a 22-10 score.

This ended a title-deciding period for forces aquatics after diving and swimming championships were on the line earlier in the week.

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The men's match saw the champions from the Army in confident mood despite Paul Pitcher firing the Navy ahead in his final game for the team after a 35-year career in the service.

Morgan Wells and Brandon Smyth, another serviceman calling time on his military career, were key figures as the Army recovered to gain a winning position.

Michael Mathers and Alex Wilson were among the other scorers as the Army won by five goals.

In the women's decider, it was demolition from the Navy, who had the scoring bug in the win.

Ella Jones and Jordan Parsons showed terrific chemistry, and their partnership helped the Navy run away with the win and score a 12-goal advantage.