The first leg of the Fijian Cup concluded today at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka, wrapping up an exciting two-day touch rugby competition.
In the fiercely contested Open Men’s final, Wairere emerged victorious over Elementz with a narrow score of 6-5, successfully defending their title for the third consecutive year. Similarly, the Royalty team triumphed in the Open Women’s finals, defeating Fullsend 4-3 and also securing their third straight championship.
In other categories, the Pakas team faced a challenging match against 2 Fresh in the Mixed Open category, ultimately losing 1-7. The day concluded with the Mixed Masters final, where 2 Fresh again showcased their skill by winning 7-5 against Taranaki.
As excitement builds following two days of high-level competition, the Fijian Cup is set to continue next week with the second leg, featuring rugby sevens.
This event not only highlights the growing popularity of touch rugby in Fiji but also strengthens community ties through friendly competition. The anticipation for the upcoming sevens matches reflects the vibrant sporting spirit within the nation.
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