Bali Development making its’ debut were clearly overmatched in this game. The Blackhawks dominated the game with great running lines and kept the game moving at speed at all times. Though undeterred, Bali could not keep up.
It was COBRA’s game from the kick-off. Featuring players from the Bay of Plenty along side a few of the local lads, COBRA dominated in all areas of the game. With nicely weighted kicks by Jason Robertson and Teaihe Toma, the kick-restart was used to full effect limiting opportunities for West Coast Sharks. The Sharks were not short on effort and were rewarded with 1 try.
Polis Bersatu played a free-flowing style deftly passing the ball while looking for gaps in the defense to exploit. Silverbacks were up to the task and opportunities were limited. However, with good hard-tackling and quick action at the breakdown, allowed the Polis to win possession and go for quick counters. Silverbacks could not regroup quickly enough.
Global Lions with the size advantage were well met by NNK who matched it with their tenacity. Great distribution by Junior Cagaiceva and Joseph Buchanan to put Ball Carriers through to break pass the gain line. Good line speed and hard tackling did enough to slow NNK’s ball recycling at the breakdown. Enough to limit NNK speed merchant Kirchner to lay damage on the wings.
The 1st half was a display of speed given space by the West Coast Sharks #1. KL Saracens featuring young local talent from their academy, unfamiliar with the physicality and speed found themselves 24 point down. Saracens recovered well to limit the score line in the 2nd
Tightly contested matchup between Auckland Varsity Vipers and Brimback Bucks . Both displayed great skill and tactical acumen but reserved in terms of attacking intent. The 1st team to get past the morning nerves first to take that chance will be the team to edge and win. The Bucks was the 1st team to do that.
The Royal Malaysia Police Rugby Team (PDRM) has started to color the home rugby arena since the 1950s. Big names like Abdul Ghafar Rejab, Abdul Hamid Ali, Roslan Siru and Mohd Rafique Ramli Ariffin besides Huzir Mohamed once shined as the most feared players of the 80s and 90s.
PDRM also participated in the COBRA 10’s Championship and won twice in the late 80s. In this year edition, PDRM registered as POLIS BERSATU will lined up with senior and junior players as well as 6 imports from Fiji. With the nickname “The Blues”, the team under Superintendent Muhammad Najib Hamzah will be competing for the championship this time around.
This edition also serves as a turning point for PDRM team exposure in international competition. In addition, this COBRA 10’s sees the re-entry of PDRM after its last involvement in the 90s before the team’s participation was open only to overseas teams.
1. Asrul Bin Ahmad
2. Mohd Faizi Bin Azhan
3. Muhammad Aqra Bin Sidek
4. Muhamad Aszidi Bin Ahmad Dazila
5. Mohamad Nur Akmal Bin Azmi
6. Mohd Noortakzim Bin Adnan
7. Muhammad Juzaili Adli Bin Sulong
8. Mohamad Shafiq Bin Shafiai
9. Mohd Hafiszuddin Bin Azree
10. Sakiusa Qaiya
11. Josese Berryman Kurokavu
12. Sevanaia Valasiri Naiotioti
13. Timoci Davu
14. Apisai Deucu
15. Kuliniasi Qaqa
The Nuepok sports (NS) silverbacks formed in 2011. They comprise of club rugby players from Sydney Australia with mixed levels of experience.
The silverbacks exist to enable young men to fulfil their potential in rugby. For many of these young men it is a great highlight to get to travel, play rugby and experience a professional, international competition.
1. James Benton
2. Andy Graham
3. Riley Jacobson
4. Tevita Vea
5. Jacob Delailoa
6. Liam Tully
7. Samuel Birkin
8. Mesake Tagituimua
9. Lui Sakaria
10. Matt Toli
11. Andrew Leilua
12. Michael Mau’u
13. Uli Latukefu
14. Senituli Fonua
15. Gareth Palamo – Coaches
16. John Fonua – Coaches
Global Lions team established in 2014 in Central Auckland representing the City of Sails and the Puketāpapa community. A journey that was birthed from the Global Hope Missions group (previous Lighthouse Group) to build and equip authentic athletes on and off the field, and to become positive role models.
Global Lions won a few international tournaments in the Pacific and is a brotherhood team consists of players from all different local clubs, with an experience in reps team internationally especially in the Pacific. Looking forward to this year’s tournament.
1. Derrick Soqeta
2. Blake Hill
3. Eman Loane
4. Dillon Taylor
5. Ilaisa Vaoahi
6. Joseph Buchanan
7. Aminio Cagiaceva
8. David Ioane
9. Casino Tiatia
10. Nick Laufoli
11. Wini Tanuvasa – Manager
12. Peter Leilua – Manager
13. Tiliilagi Leilua