Royal Marines Win Thrilling Final To Retain Inverdale Trophy
Sport broadcaster John Inverdale presented the trophy, which is named after his father - a former Royal Navy surgeon captain.
Sport broadcaster John Inverdale presented the trophy, which is named after his father - a former Royal Navy surgeon captain.
A 49-19 win gives the side momentum ahead of games against the French Marine Nationale, the Royal Air Force and the British Army.
They beat Royal Navy West 31-21 to book their place in the final.
Major Gemma Stonebridge-Smith's team ran out 22-6 winners in Aldershot.
He has previously played for Cornish Pirates, Plymouth Albion RFC and Racing Metro in France.
Able Seaman Jake Hanley was speaking after the Navy secured the 2019 Inter Services Championship trophy.
They beat the Royal Air Force in the deciding match at RAF Halton.
The matches will be played in May 2020.
The rugby union side were beaten 33-0 at Sixways Stadium.
The Kingsholm Stadium will host the Inter Services match until 2024.
A last-gasp try sealed a memorable comeback win for the military men over the Rugby for Heroes Barbarians.
England and South Africa will go head-to-head in Yokohama on Saturday morning.
The match at Iffley Road saw many trialists make their debuts for the Army first team.
The Senior Service youngsters feel they are finding their rhythm ahead of the Inter Services competition.
Sam Matavesi's car was burgled when it was parked in London.
The UKAF rugby union team will be playing a Rugby For Heroes Barbarians Select 15 at Ashton Gate in Bristol.