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Highlanders hand Namosi first season loss

June 13, 2015 4:57 am

The Naitasiri rugby side handed Namosi their first Skipper Cup loss this season, with a 22-19 win at Ratu Cakobau Park.

The Highlanders raced to an early 22-7 lead at halftime, but had to withstand a spirited comeback from Namosi before recording their third win out of four games.

In other results, Nadroga thrashed Tavua 57-3, Suva thumped Ovalau 45-0, Lautoka defeated Macuata 34-17, Vatukoula upset Tailevu 29-14 and Nadi proved too strong for Northland, winning 26-3.

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