In a thrilling Round Three encounter of the FNRL Women’s Premiership, the Police Sharks narrowly triumphed over the USP Raiders with a score of 20-18 at Ratu Cakobau Park.
The match was a showcase of high skill and determination from both teams. The Police Sharks quickly established themselves in the game, with Vilorina scoring a try just four minutes in. However, the USP Raiders answered back promptly, leveling the game with a try of their own.
The first half was a fierce contest, ending with both teams tied at 10-10 as they headed into halftime. This matchup was especially significant, being a repeat of last year’s FNRL Women’s Premiership final, where the USP Raiders claimed victory and the trophy.
The intensity of the rivalry was evident throughout the match, with neither team willing to concede any ground. As the second half progressed, the tension mounted with both sides exchanging tries, but it was the Police Sharks who secured the crucial edge in the final moments, clinching a hard-fought 20-18 victory.
This significant win not only avenges their previous defeat in last year’s final but also reinforces the Sharks’ standing in the current season’s premiership race. The match highlighted the increasing competitiveness and quality of women’s rugby league in Fiji, as both the Police Sharks and USP Raiders proved their positions among the league’s elite teams.