Heavyweights Police Blue, Army Green, and Wardens Gold have signaled their title intentions with dominant opening-round displays at the 39th Fiji Bitter Nawaka 7s.
A hot Prince Charles Park in Nadi played host to a clinical start from the tournament favourites, with several big names keeping their sheets clean in convincing victories.
Police Blue and Army Green set the benchmark, both recording massive 31-0 shutouts against Dreke Young Boys and Nadrau Young Boys, respectively. Yaro Chiefs followed suit with a 21-0 clinic over Marist, while Fresh’et Navy and Jack’s Devo Babas both cruised to 19-0 wins.
Wardens Gold survived a brief challenge from Duibana to finish 19-7, while Ravuka Sharks dismantled Highland Bro Nasivikoso 20-0.
Results: Police Blue 31-0 Dreke Young Boys, Army Green 31-0 Nadrau Young Boys, Yaro Chiefs 21-0 Marist, Ravuka Sharks 20-0 Highland Bro Nasivikoso, Wardens Gold 19-7Duibana, Fresh’et Navy 19-0 Kesenavunivalu, Jack’s Devo Babas 19-0 Newtown Brothers, Village Boys 19-0 RKS Old Boys, Buduka Reef Cowboys 45-0 Nauru Blues, Loloma Heights 28 -10 Draulu, Ratu Filise 15 -7 Sabeto, St Gabriel Nakavika 14-0 Naduruniu, Eagle Warrior 14-0 Nasavusavu, Sigatoka Young Boys 14-0 Votualevu Youth, SR Amica 12-7 Saunaka, Flame Tree Waimani 12-7 Veleni Brothers, Pegasus Brothers 10-5 McDonald Westfield, Namara Brothers 19-5 Baravi Legion, Nawaka Black 7-5 Nauru Gold, Nakamica Brothers 0-0 Solevu Kings. Default wins: Belolevu Rugby (vs FSC Grassroots), Dominion Brothers (vs Bukuya Cowboys).
Under-21 division
The youth division saw Pacific Mana and Aloha Taveuni emerge as early threats. Pacific Mana crushed Seni Ivi 31-0, while Taveuni dispatched Nasivikoso 26-0.
Other results: Loloma Heights 19-0 Noinabua 0, Nalawa Rebels 12-0 Nawaka Black, Nakula Rugby 12-7 Wave City Babas, RKS OB 10-0 Nahehevia Patriots.
Default win: Dominion Brothers (vs Waterlily).
