Renegades triumphed 17-0 over Teachers in the Nicholl Shield final at the North Field last weekend.

Renegades, looking to repeat last year’s feat of sweeping the trophy cabinet and remaining unbeaten, were the firm favourites against a patchwork Teachers side made up of youngsters and veterans.

Teachers started promisingly but Renegades were soon the ascendancy with their captain Richard Cumbers opening his side’s account with a unconverted try.

Renegades were dominating up front and scored again through a crash try by prop Simon Pettler before Brian Archibold, the Bermuda coach, converted for a 12-0 lead.

Another line-out and drive saw the ball recycled for Archibold to score in the corner to complete the win.