British Army thump British Police at Sixways Stadium ahead of Inter Service tests

The British Army men's rugby union team have sent a message to their forces rivals with a thumping 66-7 win over the British Police.

The match was held at Sixways Stadium in Worcester as part of the Army's Inter Service preparations while the Police will also play the RAF and the Royal Navy before the competition kicks off in April.

The Army swept in five first-half tries to take a commanding lead including one for returning captain Bombardier Pete Austin.

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Other try-scorers in the first half included Lieutenant Jesse Ribeiro, Lance Corporal Pita Ratukadreu, Sapper Cameron McDonald and Sapper Jack Johnson.

Lance Corporal Mikey McDonald, LCpl Ratukadreu, Lt Ribeiro, Corporal Ethan Riley and Gunner Luke Rokomoce added the second-half tries.

Cover image: The Army take on the police in a 2023 fixture (Picture: Alligin Photography)