The 4th Fiji Bitter Labasa 7s tournament kicked off today at Subrail Park, showcasing a full Day 1 schedule featuring both U21 and men’s divisions. The competition began at 8:36 AM with an exciting match between the Fiji Seasalt Taveuni Select U21 and VBM Black Heron U21, followed shortly by Service Rugby U21 taking on Loloma Heights U21 at 8:48 AM.
Other early fixtures in the U21 category included Aqua Pro Savuoiqali versus Nasavu Brothers, Aloha Taveuni against Senidakula Rugby, and Nasekula Blues matched up with Solove Rugby, all teams eager to make an impactful start in their respective pools.
The men’s competition commenced at 10:36 AM with Service Rugby squaring off against Marist Rugby, followed by matches such as BLK Lavid Brothers facing Valeni Brothers, and Army Green taking on Roots Exile. Key fixtures later in the day highlighted Police Blue against Lavena Reds, Navunievu Brothers meeting Naulama Rugby, Bainivaliku squaring off with Faith Brothers, and Kasabias Village Boys clashing with Mali Sharks.
The last matches of Day 1 are scheduled to begin at 6:12 PM, featuring VBM Black Heron against Bokobuka, Baravi Legion facing Pegasus Brothers, and Vanua Vou Stingray meeting St Peter Navakawau to conclude the opening day of action.
Day 1 has a packed schedule running until 7 PM, with all teams focused on securing advantageous positions ahead of the knockout rounds.
As the tournament progresses, the anticipation builds, reflecting the spirit of competition and community engagement that these local rugby events foster in Fiji. With teams showcasing their talent, fans can expect thrilling performances and memorable moments throughout the tournament.