Rugby

Suva grinds out hard fought win

April 6, 2024 4:30 pm

[Source: Fiji Rugby/Facebook]

Suva survived a scare to earn a 22-20 win over Namosi in Skipper Cup rugby today.

The two sides put up an entertaining encounter at Bidesi Park.

Down 7-8 at halftime, Suva managed to do enough in the second spell for the win.

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Nadroga put up a solid showing thumping hosts Tailevu 31-16.

Naitasiri beat Macuata 27-21, while Lautoka won 27-15 over Ba.

In the women’s grade, Lautoka defeated Navosa Nasinu won against Naitasiri 24-12, Namosi fell 13-20 to Suva while Nadroga defeated Tailevu 59-10.

In the Skipper Cup Under-20, Ba narrowly defeated Lautoka 18-17 and Naitasiri escaped against  Macuatu 17-11.

Nadroga outclassed Tailevu 14-5 while Suva continues to dominate as they defeated Namosi 24-13.