The Turks and Caicos Tag Rugby Season kicked off on Thursday March 10th with a compelling series of games to start the 2022 season. In the early kick off the Jolly Ranchers took on the newly merged Turtles of Doom. Strong running from Ed Shearer set the Ranchers on the front foot while Sophie and Lilly Taylor showing their Dad, Simon, a thing or two on the wings. The Ranchers took an early lead with the Turtles failing to capitalize on additional substitutes. Nearing halftime the Turtles began to find their stride as Nik Hight broke away down the wing with Sean O’Neill snatching the ball for a try ahead of Sophie Taylor. The second half continued the back and forth action with the Ranchers playing with a superior rhythm. The inclusion of Mark Francis was not enough to boost the Turtles as the Ranchers maintained their early lead until the final whistle. Jolly Ranchers 18 Turtles of Doom 12. In the nights other game the Muddah Siccas ran out 13-8 winners over the Red Mist with Augustin Modeste and Harry Schofield setting the standard for the winning side. Tag rugby continues this Thursday at the Meridian Field with the Red Mist and Turtles vying for their first victory while the Jolly Ranchers and Muddah Siccas look for bragging rights at the top of the table.