In a try-less encounter at Nationals yesterday, Renegades were uninspiring in their win over Teachers and could have won by at least nine points more had Phil Heaney kicked the easy penalties that were awarded for repeated infringements by the Teachers forwards.

Renegades' backs never reached their potential and Lawrence Moore's tactics of kicking up-and-unders produced little results.

For Teachers, Jerrard Paddock and Scott Correia defended well and Alvin Harvey showed determination in attack.

Renegades' forwards lacked their usual clinical ball-winning skills and seemed to be suffering from a post-Classic hangover. Nevertheless, a deserved win for Renegades keeps them at the head of the league.

Police 30, Mariners 17 A gutsy Mariners performance caused lots of problems for Police and midway through the second half Mariners were desperately holding on to a 17-13 lead after a superb individual try by Danny Soares.

However, in the last 20 minutes the heavier and more experienced Police forwards took control and denied Mariners any possession.

Police were camped on the Mariners 22 and strong Police scrummaging eventually led to Gary Osborne scoring an easy try after running through two Mariners defenders.

In the last 10 minutes Shane DeMille scored his second try with a well-taken switch pass.

During the game the lead changed hands five times and never-say-die Mariners have a lot to thank their captain Dave Conway for. He led by example with superb ball-handling skills and aggressive tackling, which won him the Amstel Player of the Week award.

ANDRE SIMONS -- The national team kicker could do little to help Teachers past Amstel League leaders Renegades yesterday.