Suva wins Marama title after a close battle

Suva wins Marama title after a close battle

A yellow card to Namosi inside centre, Rusila Nagasau, for a high tackle.

FMF Suva women’s rugby teams dominated this year’s ANZ Marama Championship by winning the Under-20 and senior’s titles. Suva is also the holders of the ANZ Bosco Trophy. Photo: FRU Media.

It was a narrow escape for the FMF Suva women’s rugby side when they beat Namosi 31-29 in the final to win the ANZ Marama Championship title in Nausori today.

Suva had a narrow 12-10 lead at halftime with veteran Namosi halfback Ana Maria Roqica exploiting loopholes in their defence.

A yellow card to Namosi inside centre, Rusila Nagasau, for a high tackle. This saw the Akosita Ravato captained-side Suva take advantage of the situation by running in three quick tries to further their lead to 31-10.

Namosi fought back gallantly and managed to score three tries with one conversion missing to bow out 31-29.

 

Read more in Monday’s FijiSUN.

 

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