Koula Babarbarians claim 17-0 win over Kuiniwailevu

Koula Babarbarians dominated Kuiniwailevu 17-0 at the Fiji Bitter Marist Sevens, with Rusiate Matai scoring twice and Jonacani Bituleka adding a late try with a conversion.

Friday 27 March 2026 | 03:30

Rusiate Matai

Rusiate Matai in action at the Fiji Bitter Marist Sevens at the HFC stadium

Photo: Laiseana Nasiga

The Koula Babarbarians secured a 17-0 victory against Kuiniwailevu at the Fiji Bitter Marist Sevens.

Lock Rusiate Matai opened the scoring before halftime, giving Koula Babarbarians a 5-0 lead.

He added a second try in the second half to extend the lead to 10-0.

Left winger Jonacani Bituleka finished the scoring with a try at full time, followed by a successful conversion to seal the 17-0 win.





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