The opening round of the Western Secondary School Rugby League competition was marked by exhilarating matches, particularly as Ba Methodist High School emerged as a dominant force in the Ba/Tavua zone. The school celebrated a remarkable start, clinching victories in all four of their contests across various age groups.
In the U15 category, Ba Methodist showcased their capabilities by decisively defeating DAV College of Ba with a score of 20–0. The Under-17 team took their performance a notch higher with an impressive 58–0 rout of the same opponents, demonstrating both offensive creativity and defensive strength.
Continuing this trend, the U19 squad secured a convincing 32–6 victory over Nilsen College, highlighting the depth and strategic organization of the Ba Methodist team. A significant contributor to their success has been the influence of players from the Ba Rugby Academy, whose superior fitness, skill level, and determination have bolstered their performance across all grades.
In other notable matches on the same day, Nilsen College triumphed over Tavua District School with an 18–8 win in the U15 division, while Tavua College edged past Ra High School in a closely contested battle, finishing 18–10.
This thrilling kickoff of the league sets the tone for a highly competitive season ahead, as schools compete for rugby supremacy in the region. The impressive display from Ba Methodist not only cements their status as a formidable team but may also motivate other schools to enhance their gameplay in upcoming matches.