Tripoli Stars takes 3rd in international rugby tournament

By Seraj Essul

Tripoli, 13 May 2014:

A scratch Libyan rugby team, the Tripoli . . .[restrict]Stars, took third place Sunday in its first ever international rugby tournament.  The Tripoli team was taking part in the fast-paced Istanbul Rugby Sevens 2014 tournament in Turkey.  After a close loss to Turkish team Kadikoy 22-21 in the semi-finals, Libya soundly beat Turkish team Ottomans 22-10 for third place overall.  A total of 10 teams competed in the tournament.

The Tripoli Stars is made up of the best players from Tripoli’s four rugby teams. [/restrict]