Channel Islands score six tries in 38-27 victory over Poland
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Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Channel Islands rugby union team secured a 38-27 win against Poland on July 25, 2026, at St Peter in Jersey. The match featured a total of six tries from the Channel Islands. Jack McFarlane opened the scoring in the ninth minute, but Poland briefly led 6-5 after two Dan Tomanek penalties. Anthony Armstrong's try put the Channel Islands ahead, making it 10-6. The teams went into halftime with the Channel Islands leading 17-13. Despite being down a player for most of the second half, the Channel Islands continued to score, ultimately sealing their victory. This match marked their second annual international contest, having previously beaten Sweden 66-28 last year.
- •Channel Islands led 17-13 at halftime.
- •Poland's Patryk Reksulak scored a late consolation try.
- •Nine players on the Channel Islands team came from Jersey RFC.
- •The Channel Islands previously defeated Sweden in 2025.
- •The match was part of their second consecutive annual international series.
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"The Channel Islands rugby union team beat Poland 38-27 in their second annual "international" match.
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