Subrail Park to host first-ever Ratu Sukuna Bowl

The Fiji Police Force will host this year's Ratu Sukuna Bowl match at Subrail Park, Labasa. This will be the first time for the prestigious tanoa to travel across to Vanua Levu.

Acting Commissioner of Police Aporosa Lutunauga confirmed this to SUNSports yesterday.

He said the games will not only showcase sporting talent but also highlight the North as an active hub for national competitions.

"Only football, women's rugby and the men's main rugby match will be played in the North," Lutu­nauga said.

The tournament will be held for two days. He said security and logistics planning were already underway to ensure the event runs smoothly. Lutunauga added the Fiji Police Force will be working closely with sporting bodies and local authori­ties to manage crowd safety, traffic control and community engage­ment.

"This is an important opportu­nity for the North, and we want to make sure it is safe and enjoyable for everyone," he said.

The Fiji Police Force are the de­fending champions of the Ratu Sukuna Bowl, they beat army, 20-19 in last year's final at the HFC Bank Stadium, Suva.

Meanwhile, the Central and Head­quarters police rugby team are the champions of the Commissioner's Cup.

They defeated the Northern Divi­sion this afternoon, 44-8, at Nasova grounds yesterday. Lutunauga acknowledged both teams for their efforts especially the Northern Division for travel­ling from Vanua Levu.

He reminded everyone of the Commissioner's intention towards this year's Ratu Sukuna Bowl.

The Ravonu Cup challenge will begin next week with defending Champions, Southern, taking on the Police Mobile Force team.