LAHORE, Feb 28: Defending champions DHA, Wapda, Army and Railways made it to the last four in the national rugby championship on Tuesday. DHA faced a tough fight from Police before winning 26-19. DHA were 19-12 behind to Police before bouncing back and winning.

In the end, a slight irregularity marred the proceedings. At 19-17 Police were leading and reminded the referee that the scheduled time had been completed. However, the referee said timeout was still remaining.

Wapda remained unbeaten in pool ‘A’ to book a place.

On Tuesday Wapda played three matches. First they overcame Railways 26-14, edged past Punjab 19-14 and finally brushed aside NWFP 23-14.

Army, thrashed Sindh 62-0 to confirm a place. It was the biggest margin of victory of the championship.

Railways and Punjab locked horns, but the former carved out 19-17 win to cruise into the last four.

Results:

Wapda bt Railways 26-14; Wapda bt Punjab 19-14; DHA bt Police 26-19; Army bt Sindh 62-0; Wapda bt NWFP 23-14; Railways bt Punjab 19-17.