Police New Vodafone Cup Champions

Blue Gas Police Sharks are the new champions of the 2020 Fiji National Rugby League Vodafone Cup.

Police defeated the Coastline Roos 18-16 in the finals today at Albert Park in Suva.

Police drew first blood through a penalty that was converted by Timoci Namatakula to give them a 2-nil lead.

The Roos replied with a try from Josua Waqavesi to give them a 4-2 lead.

Namatakula added another for the Police through a penalty.

Police’s Tevita Seru try extended their lead to 8-4.

The determined Roos side bounced back and scored a try to Nemia Nawave and a conversion from Sunia Naruma equalized the scoresheet at 10-all at the breather.

It was a back and forth match as both teams were awarded a penalty each to tie the score at 12-all.

Ilai Nareki gave the Nadroga based side the lead with a try and the 16-12 lead.

Police replied with a try as well with both teams tied at 16-all at full-time.

Both teams ran riot during extra time, but Police proved a better side of the two as they maintained consistency and were awarded a penalty and the win.