admintoday, it has been a mouthwatering competition that saw 13 girl schools thronging Prince Edward School for the one-week festival.
Although, the girls sides proved that they were still at rugby infancy level, they at least gave their best performance and given another grand opportunity to prove their mettle next time surely the girls will sail through.
Harare Girls High School team captain Momeni Tavaziva (17) said the competition has given them a rare opportunity to bring the girl child on the national rugby scene.
“Most people think the Cottco Rugby Festival is for boys only. The girl should be supported in every aspect of life creating a gender equality base.
“All the teams that participated were good, although we happen to be the most decorated side this year,” said Tavaziva.
Harare Girls High proved their weight on the very opening match when they thumped Eaglesvale 32-0 followed by a clean 17- 0 victory over Roosevelt Girls on Wednesday.
The explosive George Stark side also happened to be the most improved girls’ team this year after an emphatic 32- 5 win over Eaglesvale on Monday.
In other matches played on Wednesday, Mufakose High 1, Tafara High 1 and Royal College had their teams taste victory over their opponents.
Eaglesvale girls side were the worst team of the tournament after their heavy blow from both Harare Girls High and George Stark, but the girls tried their best with a struggling backline.
Meanwhile, the festival saw all the teams that participated this year having a chance for free doping coaching lessons and managed to go through several workshops courtesy of Harare Sports Club.
Of the 13 girls schools participated, Cool Lifestyle, came out with 2013 top three best girls teams according to results recorded on Monday and Wednesday.
Harare Girls High top the list followed by Mbare-based George with Mufakose High 1 in third position.
Peter Tanyanyiwa
Online Reporter