RGS Worcester lifted the Modus Challenge Cup with a thrilling 21-20 victory against King’s Worcester in the final at Sixways Stadium.
More than 3,000 supporters watched on as RGS triumphed in the annual derby fixture.
Captain Liam Chadwick led RGS to victory after Mylo Secker scored the game’s opening try for the eventual winners.
And two tries from Nikolas Izamis in the second half put RGS further ahead while Will Sutherland converted all three tries.
Sutherland’s successful conversions proved decisive come the final whistle as RGS clinched victory by a single point.
RGS are the official education partner of Worcester Warriors.
The partnership allows RGS the opportunity to train at Sixways with a session led by Warriors head coach Matt Everard.
RGS Worcester’s head of rugby, Mr Rob Lewis, said: “Thank you to everyone involved in making this such a fantastic showcase for schoolboy rugby, and to Mr Guy Marson for his continued sponsorship of the fixture by Modus.
“I would also like to congratulate King’s School Worcester on their performance and the exemplary leadership of their captain.
“Most importantly, I am incredibly proud of our RGS Worcester squad.
“Their work ethic, togetherness and resilience have been exceptional and these qualities were evident throughout the match.
“To lift the Modus Challenge Cup is a special achievement, the support from the crowd created an atmosphere the boys will never forget.”
RGS Worcester’s headmaster, Mr John Pitt, added: “The Modus Challenge Cup match is an extraordinary event for two school communities and a wonderful opportunity for pupils to play at a prestigious venue in front of a large crowd of spectators.
“The team displayed exceptional RGS grit and determination to come through to win such a competitive match of high-quality rugby.
“Very well done to the players and thank you to everyone from both schools and from Sixways for providing this opportunity and for supporting the pupils. It was a showcase for the very best in school sport.”
