The fourth edition of the Fiji Bitter Labasa 7s commenced today at Subrail Park, featuring a packed Day 1 schedule that showcased both the Under-21 and men’s divisions. The tournament kicked off at 8:36 am with an exciting matchup between the Fiji Seasalt Taveuni Select U21 and the VBM Black Heron U21, followed shortly by Service Rugby U21 facing Loloma Heights U21 at 8:48 am.
Throughout the morning, several other U21 matches took place, including pivotal clashes such as Aqua Pro Savuoiqali against Nasavu Brothers, Aloha Taveuni versus Senidakula Rugby, and Nasekula Blues battling Solove Rugby. Teams were eager to secure strong performances early in the pool stages, setting the tone for the tournament.
The men’s division kicked off at 10:36 am with Service Rugby taking on Marist Rugby. Following this, BLK Lavid Brothers faced Valeni Brothers, and Army Green met Roots Exile, ensuring a competitive atmosphere among the teams. Key men’s matches later in the day included Police Blue against Lavena Reds, and Bainivaliku clashing with Faith Brothers, among others.
The action continued throughout the day, culminating in the final matches starting at 6:12 pm. The fixtures for the evening included VBM Black Heron squaring off against Bokobuka, Baravi Legion against Pegasus Brothers, and Vanua Vou Stingray taking on St Peter Navakawau, bringing Day 1 to an exhilarating close.
Overall, this event showcases the vibrant rugby culture in Fiji and provides young players with a platform to demonstrate their talent. The tournament promises to deliver thrilling rugby and foster sportsmanship, as teams compete not only for victory but also for recognition in the growing rugby community.
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