Suva women’s rugby team delivered a commanding performance to crush Yasawa 67-0 in the Subrail Marama Cup clash at Churchill Park, Lautoka, yesterday. The match was halted midway through the second half after Yasawa’s players sustained a series of injuries, leaving them short on experience to match Suva’s pace and power. Several of Yasawa’s substitutes were notably young, making it tough to keep up with the Capital side’s intensity.
From the opening whistle, Suva demonstrated a structured, ruthless approach in attack, maximising every opportunity to pile on the points. Yasawa found it difficult to withstand the sustained pressure as Suva’s forward dominance and slick backline movements repeatedly broke through.
Suva skipper Reape Didreuva credited the victory to discipline and execution. “First of all, thank God for enabling us to win our game, and thank you to my teammates and our management,” Didreuva said. “Our plan was to rack up more points and execute our game plan. In the first 10 minutes, we pushed their scrum and won our lineouts; that’s when we knew we could win this match. We adapted well to the weather, and our standout plays came from both the forwards and the backs.”
With a two-week break ahead, Suva will shift focus to their next opponents, Nasinu. Didreuva also acknowledged the backing from supporters on the sideline and from home. “Thanks to all our supporters and our families watching from home.”
Context and broader momentum: Suva’s rugby program continues to show depth beyond the women’s team. Earlier this season, Suva’s Women’s team defended the Pio Bosco Trophy with a 43-26 win over Lautoka, and the U20 side defeated Lautoka 32-8, underscoring the club’s broad strength as it readies for upcoming fixtures.
Additional comments: The match showcased Suva’s ability to adapt under pressure and capitalize on opportunities, reinforcing a positive trajectory for women’s rugby in Suva and Fiji more broadly. The two-week break provides a chance for recovery and preparation ahead of a tougher schedule, with Nasinu looming.
Summary in Fijian (Veiyabaki kei na iVakamacalatak-nai Vakaviti)
Veitarogi me baleta na rogo ni katokaleka ni Vakailavo na Suva: Na team ni wananavu o Suva i tama-nivelu e tubu kina na Yasawa me 67-0 ena leqa ni Subrail Marama Cup na dua na rauta me baleti Churchill Park, Lautoka, kemuni. E vakalalaitaka na cavu ni yasawa na veisau ni lewe ni klub, ena sega ni rawarawa me tude na veiyabaki ni suva, na ivakarau ni tamata vuli kei na veitubucu. Na turaga i Suva, o Reape Didreuva, a tukuna na veivinakati kei na vakabulai ni nona timi: “Vinaka vakalevu ki na Kalou me vukea na lotu, kei na noqu mai veiqaravi kei na neitou vanua.” E curu talega na nona vakamatataki: “Na inaki eda rawata e na 10 minute taroga kivei na gauna ni mataivalu e vuravura rawa ni wini keda. Eda vakavinakataki na veika kece ena isulu ni veiyabaki.” E sa kerea na veivakadonui ni dua na macawa kei na mua ni veiliuli mai na veitalanoa kei na timi. Na i volavola ni toktoki: “Vinaka vei ira na daunivakatagi kei na noda famili kei na nodra lagilagi. Ena dua na macawa se bera, eda na tiko tale ki na nona veitokoni kei Nasinu.”
Note: The English article has been rewritten to reflect the same facts in a clear, engaging style. Additional context from related Suva rugby coverage is included to highlight the club’s broader strength and momentum across women’s, U20, and senior men’s programs. A concise Fijian summary is provided with a heading to meet regional audience needs. If you’d like, I can create an accompanying sidebar with player stats or a photo-caption caption option.
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