MBB Marlins outsmart Brothers

MBB Marlins defeated the Brothers with a 28–15 margin in the Pepsi Capital Rugby Union (CRU) Men’s U-23 Division Grand Final on Saturday, 3rd October 2026, at Sir John Guise Stadium.

Marlins started slowly in the first 15 minutes but regained their momentum in the final 15 minutes of the first half, scoring two tries to take control of the match.

Brothers tried to fight back in the second half, but the Marlins maintained a strong defensive performance to secure the victory and claim the title.

MBB Marlins’ coach Paranas Bokuik said the team showed greater discipline compared to their previous games.

“The team is a bit more disciplined than the last few games before leading into the grand final,” he said.

“It was very undisciplined the whole year, and we have worked on that during the year, and the work has paid off today.”

Coach Bokuik also said the team showed more patience compared to their previous semi-final match.

However, he said the team still needs to improve in some areas, particularly in managing games and their mental approach.

“Maintaining how we deal with games has been a downfall for us throughout the year, and we worked on our mental side to win the game,” Bokuik said.

Coach Bokuik added that the win was important for the club because they had not won the cup for four years.

“We are the only club that represents the whole community, and it’s really good for our community as well because it brings everyone together, and it’s a really good achievement for us,” he said.