Defending Premiers, the Ravoravo Rabbitohs, have suffered their first loss of season 2019 after going down to the Army Bears 28 – 20 in a tight encounter in Saturday’s fifth round of the 2019 Fiji National Rugby League Vodafone Cup Challenge.
The loss sees only two teams remain undefeated in the competition, with the Nadera Panthers recording their fourth consecutive win after they defeated the Makoi Bulldogs, whilst competition newcomers, the West Fiji Dolphins, enjoyed the bye to remain also undefeated for another week.
In other matches played, both Storm teams recorded victories, with Suva City defeating Yasawa, whilst West Coast defefeated Nabua and the Police Sharks recorded a 24 – 4 win over Nausori.
Premier Grade:
Makoi Bulldogs 14 lost to Dee Cees Nadera Panthers 26
Ravoravo Rabbitohs 20 lost to Army Bears 28
Nausori Bulldogs 4 lost to Police Sharks 24
Yasawa Saints 14 lost to City Storms 32
Lautoka Crushers 14 lost to Lami Steelers 16
Nabua Broncos 18 lost to West Coast Storms 38
Raiders USP Islanders 8 lost to Navatulevu Herons 16
Reserve Grade:
Makoi Bulldogs 6 lost to Dee Cees Nadera Panthers 14
Ravoravo Rabbitohs 11 defeated Army Bears 10
Nausori Bulldogs 12 lost to Police Sharks 22
Yasawa Saints 32 defeated City Storms 6
Lautoka Crushers 34 defeated Lami Steelers 3
Nabua Broncos 6 lost to West Coast Storms 34
Raiders USP Islanders 8 defeated Navatulevu Herons 6
