The West Dolphins during the Vodafone 9s 2018 at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka on February 10, 2018. Photo: Arieta Vakasukaqa.
West Dolphins won the Vodafone Nines 2018 rugby league title on debut at Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka yesterday.
The Nadi-based side scored twice in the 10- 6 victory over Topline Warriors of Lautoka. The Dolphins led 6-0 at halftime.
Semisi Tora, Kaliova Nalibu scored and Eremodo Tuili kicked the conversion.
Lambert Railumu scored and kicked the conversion for the Warriors.
West Dolphins co-founder Chris Tomlinson praised his team for clinching the title on debut.
“We had an objective to perform on debut and the boys did it,” he said.
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“We started the season on a good note and we look forward to the rest of the season. It was a grand competition.”
Dolphins won $3000 and Warriors collected $1500 for their effort.
Best player of the tournament was won by West Dolphins winger Vilikesa Beka.
A total of 24 teams participated in the one day event.
In the Cup semi-final, Dolphins beat Nadera Panthers 8-4 while Warriors beat Coastline Roos 12- 4.
Meanwhile, Saru Dragons of Lautoka took out the Plate final after a 8 - 0 win over Namuaniwaqa Sea Eagles.
In the semifinal Saru Dragons beat Makoi Bulldogs 20- 0 and Namuaniwaqa Sea Eagles beat Burenitu Cowboys 8-4.
Results: Plate Semifinal:
Nausori Bull Dogs 0-20
Saru Dragons, Burenitu Cow Boys 4-8
Namuaniwaqa Sea Eagles.
Plate Final: Saru Dragons 8-
0 Namuaniwaqa Seagulls;
Cup semifinal: West Dolphins 8-4
Nadera Panthers, Coastline Roos 4-12 Topline Warriors;
Final: Dolphins 10-6 Topline Warriors.
Edited by Osea Bola
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