Dragons remain perfect as JDF and Hyenas win in NCC Rd 3
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — June 13, 2026 — The Liguanea Dragons maintained their unbeaten start to the 2026 Rugby League Jamaica National Club Championship (NCC) with a narrow 20-18 victory over the Duhaney Park Red Sharks as Round Three action unfolded at the Mona Bowl on Saturday.
The Dragons now lead the competition on six points from three wins. The JDF Warriors and West Kingston Hyenas are tied on four points with two wins and one loss each, while the Red Sharks and defending champions St. Catherine Thundercats sit on two points from one win and two defeats. The Washington Boulevard Bulls remain without a point after three matches.
Dragons End Red Sharks Drought with Hard-Fought Victory- Video
The marquee matchup of the day saw the Liguanea Dragons edge the Duhaney Park Red Sharks 20-18 in a fiercely contested encounter. The victory marked the Dragons second ever win over the Red Sharks, the first being in their 2014 win the semifinals.
The Dragons secured the win through tries from Kamarine Williams, Shevaune Campbell and Hakeem Richards, while Adrian Hall contributed four successful conversions.
Duhaney Park remained in contention throughout, with Adrian Thomas, Kyjah Davis, Chevaughn Bailey and impact substitute Andre McFarlane all crossing the line. Thomas also added a conversion.
Two major stories coming from the game is that Dragons captain and halfback, Michael Pearson, will miss at least two weeks after picking up an injury. For Duhaney Park, prop Jade Harrison is facing 5 weeks on the sidelines after collecting a red card for striking.
Despite the win, Dragons captain Pearson admitted there is still room for improvement.
“It was a tough game. We had to defend for long periods because our discipline was poor. Our attack was clunky at times as well, so there are a few things for our playmakers to work on. The high point was our forwards; they really set the platform for the win,”
Meanwhile, Duhaney Park coach Jason Gooden said his team’s execution at key moments proved costly.
“We created a lot of chances but could not execute consistently at critical moments. However, we are not panicking. We are getting into good positions and if we stick to our methods and keep growing as a team, the execution will come,”
Duhaney Park Red Sharks 1 Andrew Simpson, 2 Adrian Thomas (T,G), 5 Kyjah Davis (T), 3 Shaqueil Pollack, 4 Shamoy Stewart, 6 Chevaughn Bailey (T), 7 Marvin Thompson, 8 Daniel Barnett, 10 Luke Elliott, 9 Akeem Murray, 11 Amouri Abendigo, 12 Chawn Henry, and 13 Daniel Ulett, Interchange: 14 Daniel Morrison, 15 Jade Harrison (Red Card), 16 Andre McFarlane (T), 17 Weston Williams, and 18 Ajani Harrison.
Liguanea Dragons 1 Demario Sappleton, 2 Kamarine Williams (T), 5 Andre Lee, 3 Shevaune Campbell (T), 4 David Williams, 6 Adrian Hall (4G), 7 Michael Pearson, 8 Rohan Dwyer, 10 Hakeem Richards (T), 9 Akeem Kitson, 11 Romario Bartley, 12 Randy Clarke, and 13 Alexander Grant,Interchange: 14 Antonio Baker, 15 Akon Pitt, 16 Rascheem Kitson, 17 Akeel George, and 18 Jamar Lyn.
Hyenas Upset Defending Champions
The West Kingston Hyenas continued their strong start to the season with a determined 18-16 victory over defending champions St. Catherine Thundercats.
Halfback Andrew Hylton produced a match-winning display, scoring two tries and kicking two goals to finish with 12 points. Phillip Rowe and Eric Groves also crossed for the Hyenas.
For the Thundercats, Joseph Daley scored two tries, while Mathew Craig added another. Winger Shade Whyte converted two goals.
Hyenas head coach Robert Hawes credited his team's defensive effort for the result.
"Our team defence won us this game, hands down," Hawes said. "We were not consistent with the ball and made far too many errors. Those turnovers kept us under pressure from the Thundercats, but I'm pleased with the win and the weekly improvements I am seeing from the team."
Thundercats captain Tah-Jay Lynch admitted his side fell short in discipline and decision-making.
“We are a bit disappointed in our performance and our decision-making. Unfortunately, we were a bit overconfident and complacent and as a unit, we paid the price,”
St Catherine Thundercats 1 Brandon Barrett, 2 Geovaughnie Witter, 5 Shade Whyte (2G), 3 Damoy Palmer, 4 Linval Green, 6 Matthew Craig (T), 7 Dominique Myers, 8 A’Zheim Gayle, 10 Tajah Wilson, 9 Shevaughn Smith, 11 Kishony Campbell, 12 Lyndel Thrue, and 13 Joseph Daley (2T), Interchange: 14 Tajae Hutchinson, 15 Tyreke Hutchinson, 16 Shadre Dixon, 17 Rushaun Roach, and 18 Leroy King.
West Kingston Hyenas 1 Saquani Mckenn, 2 Jermaine Reid, 5 Khallis Spaulding, 3 Ricardo Richards, 4 Kemo Mitchell, 6 Anthony Allen, 7 Andrew Hylton (2T,2G), 8 Errick Groves (G), 10 Theadore Walters, 9 Nicholas Topey, 11 Shaqaune Francis, 12 Stronglion Kirington, and 13 Shemar Rowe, Interchange: 14 Clive Henry, 15 Oshane Francis, 16 Damar Mckoy, 17 Kimarley Martin, and 18 Phillip Rowe (T).
Warriors Deliver Season's Biggest Win
The JDF Warriors produced the most dominant performance of the season to date, overwhelming the Washington Boulevard Bulls 66-0.
Centre Shezraye Thompson led the scoring with 18 points from three tries and three goals, while Shamarr Cueary crossed for four tries. Steve Miller and Jowayne Forbes each scored two tries, while Shemar Burrell and Jerome Laird added one apiece. Peter Wilson kicked five goals.
The youthful Bulls battled throughout but were unable to contain the Warriors' attacking execution.
Warriors captain and manager Jerome Laird said the team remained focused despite the one-sided scoreline.
“Our plan was to fine-tune our set plays and execute. Although the Bulls are a young team, we didn’t take them lightly. We focused on execution and consistency in all departments, and that paid off for us. We’re happy to come away with the two points,”
Bulls head coach Oshane Edie said the match offered valuable lessons for his rebuilding squad.
“It was a good game and we saw areas we can keep working on. It’s a rebuilding season for us, but we have plenty of talent and we are confident this team will come around,” Edie said.
Washington Boulevard Bulls1 Cahvar Spencer, 2 Timarri Johnson, 5 Deandre Montaque, 3 Javon Lewis, 4 Terrence Brown, 6 Shamar Walker, 14 Jahzeel Francis, 8 Shaneal Brown, 11 De‑Marco Mckenzie, 12 Joshua Williams, and 13 Ajani Palmer, Interchange: players 15 Samuel Brown, 17 Shaquille Drummond, 18 Marlon Richards
JDF Warriors 1 Courtney Dennis, 2 Jerome Laird (T), 5 Jowayne Forbes (2T), 3 Shezraye Thompson (3T,3G), 4 Shemar Burrell (G), 6 Steve Miller (2T), 7 Jevar Hall, 8 Geovanie Brown, 10 Lloyd Barnabie, 9 Peter Wilson (5G), 11 Jahiem Grant, 12 Jerone Williams, and 13 Romeo Wright, Interchange: 14 Ronaldo Richards, 15 Jerome Prince, 16 Shamarr Cueary (4T), 17 Craig Mchayle, and 18 Raphael Lawrence.
Round 4 Fixtures
Saturday, June 20 – Mona Bowl
West Kingston Hyenas vs JDF Warriors (1:00 p.m.)
Washington Boulevard Bulls vs Duhaney Park Red Sharks (2:45 p.m.)
St. Catherine Thundercats vs Liguanea Dragons (4:30 p.m.)
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