Clean sweep sees Jersey retain the Claret Jug

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        October 16, 2026

Clean sweep sees Jersey retain the Claret Jug

Good Morning Guernsey — 2026-10-16

Emily Duncan and Claire Boote in action for the Women's Open team, who claimed a stunning 5-4 win over Guernsey after requiring a drop-off to decide the...
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Clean sweep sees Jersey retain the Claret Jug
• Emily Duncan and Claire Boote in action for the Women's Open team, who claimed a stunning 5-4 win over Guernsey after requiring a drop-off to decide the teams Picture: OLIVER KIDMAN JERSEY Touch Rugby retained the Inter-Insular Claret Jug after winning all three Open fixtures against Guernsey at Jersey
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Today in Guernsey
Cloudy with rain at first, soon clearing to sunny spells.
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16°C
Overcast · High 17° · Low 13°
Wind
8mph
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Next High Tide
10:08
8.0m
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04:06
▼ Low
2.9m
10:08
▲ High
8.0m
16:26
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3.0m
22:24
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7.5m
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Cloudy with rain at first, soon clearing to sunny spells. Wind 8 mph. Highs of 17°C.
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