Madagascar wins gold for Rugby finals

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GIS – 26 July, 2019: Madagascar won the finals of Rugby against Reunion Island with a score of 12-7 yesterday at the rugby field of the Northfields educational institution in Mapou. On the other hand, Mauritius played against Mayotte for the third position and earned bronze with 19-12 score. 

The semi-finals were played earlier during the day between Mauritius and Reunion and Madagascar and Mayotte. Reunion won by 31-14 while Madagascar registered 33-12 in its favour.

 

A training programme was established by the Rugby Union Mauritius in order to prepare the Mauritian rugby players for the IOIG 19.  Eighteen pre-selected Mauritian rugby players travelled to South Africa for a week of intensive training at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport from 8-14 July 2019 following training in Rodrigues Island in June.

 

Government Information Service, Prime Minister’s Office, Level 6, New Government Centre, Port Louis, Mauritius. Email: gis@govmu.org  Website: http://gis.govmu.org  Mobile App: Search Gov

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