Edinburgh Monarchs Academy started off life in fine fashion thanks to a 50-40 home win over Belle Vue Colts at Armadale Stadium.
It was a debut win for the club - who took over Armadale Devils’ place in the National Development League and aim to develop a closer bond with the senior Monarchs outfit.
And it wasn’t only the Colts that were beaten on an entertaining night as a heavy pre-match downpour had the ground staff hard at work.
