Victory was sweet for Tavua after they ended their Digicel Cup losing streak with a 16-5 win in front of their home crowd in a Round 8 match at Garvey Park today.

However despite the win, Tavua remain at the bottom of the table.

In the top of the table clash, Nadroga extended their winning run after disposing off Suva with a comfortable 32-11 win at Lawaqa Park.

In other Digicel Cup matches, Nadi defeat Navosa 22-7, Naitasiri defeat Lautoka 26-13, whilst Ovalau drew with Northland 18-18.

Click here to view the updated Digicel Cup table

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Digicel Cup 2008

Round 8 Detailed Results


Saturday 9 August 2008
Nadi 22 Navosa 7

Digicel Cup Round 8

Prince Charles Park, Nadi

Referee: Napolioni Locoloco
Half-time: 17-0
Att: 1,000
 
NADI: 15 Asaeli Driu (capt) (Iliesa Nalawaniyavi), 14 Sionasa Vunisa, 13 Tevita Latianara, 12 Vuniani Bari, 11 Eseroma Naba, 10 Kelevi Belo (Sunia Vata), 9 Semi Keli (Keni Momo), 8 Aca Bibi, 7 Kelepi Ketedromo, 6 Seta Ratatagia (Isei Lewaqai yellow card 70-79), 5 Turuva Lumelume, 4 Aseri Tale (Aloesi Nailiko), 3 Jo Toga (John Jackson), 2 Viliame Veikoso (Aseri Buli), 1 Viliame Seuseu
Tries: Penalty try, Ketedromo, Buli, Nailiko; Conversion: Driu

NAVOSA: 15 Jaoji Dakuvula, 14 Peni Tiko, 13 Iveri Lavo (Viliame Torosi), 12 Kavekini Nayava (Jo Vatureba), 11 Sailosi Vatureba, 10 Eparama Rokoyaya, 9 Apisai Vatureba (Tomasi Qio), 8 Nasoni T, 7 Rusiate Wadalu, 6 Filipe Labalaba (Sireli Vulaono), 5 Inoke Sauvocina, 4 Jonetani Tokula (Sikeli Kunaliga), 3 Penioni Ranitu, 2 Luke Salaba (Taniela Vatunicoko), 1 Necani Baivatu (Alifereti Bure)
Try:  Vatureba; Conversion: Dakuvula

Scoring Sequence(Nadi’s scores shown first):
3min – TRY NADI, Ketedromo, conversion Driu (missed) – 5-0
10min – TRY NADI, Buli, conversion Driu (missed) – 10-0
40min – PENALTY TRY NADI, conversion Driu – 17-0
Half-time
42min – TRY NAVOSA, Vatureba, conversion Dakuvula – 17-7
78min – TRY NADI, Nailiko, conversion Driu (missed) – 22-7
Full-time

Development XVs: Nadi 30 Navosa 6 (h-t: 15-3)

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Saturday 9 August 2008
Nadroga 32 Suva 12

Digicel Cup Round 8

Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka

Referee: Joeli Tubu
Half-time: 14-6
Att: 4,000
 
NADROGA: 15 Isimeli Koniferedi (Neumi Vatoga 64), 14 Maikeli Mocetadra, 13 Naisa Narukutabua, 12 Jimi Mule, 11 Apisalome Waqatabu, 10 Jiuta Lutumailagi, 9 Emosi Vucago (Samu Laqai 69), 8 Sailosi Rabo (Marika Waqavou 67), 7 Mosese Volavola, 6 Iliesa Ratuva (Aca Ratuva 55), 5 Inoke Tabuyara, 4 Etonia Naba, 3 Setefano Somoca (Apisai Turukawa 67), 2 Viliame Gadolo (Seremaia Naureure 74), 1 Tiko Matawalu
Not used: Kaminieli Neiqisa
Tries: Rabo, Waqatabu, Savuyara, Matawalu; Conversions: Lutumailagi (3) ; Penalty goals: Lutumailagi (2)

SUVA: 15 Osea Kolinisau, 14 Asivorosi Tarakinikini (Peni Bavai 50), 13 Setefano Cakaunivalu, 12 Jale Lalai, 11 Patrick Osborne, 10 Waisele Serevi (Semiti Raikuna 62), 9 Saiasi Fuli (capt), 8 Dale Tonawai, 7 Samu Bola, 6 Seremaia Burotu, 5 Mitieli Cama (Alipate Bete 60), 4 Sailasa Bolatagici (Marika Roqica 60), 3 Dan Ligairi, 2 Sunia Koto (Toko Ma'ata 60), 1 Alefoso Yalayalatabua (Ilisoni Qio 60)
Not used: Rusiate Daucakacaka
Penalty goals: Serevi (4)

Scoring Sequence (Nadroga’s scores shown first):
7min – PEN GOAL SUVA, Serevi – 0-3
24min – PEN GOAL SUVA, Serevi – 0-6
35min – TRY NADROGA, Matawalu, conversion Lutumailagi – 7-6
39min – TRY NADROGA, Rabo, conversion Lutumailagi – 14-6
Half-time
50min – PEN GOAL SUVA, Serevi – 14-9
52min – PEN GOAL NADROGA, Lutumailagi – 17-9
55min – PEN GOAL SUVA, Serevi – 17-12
59min – TRY NADROGA, Waqatabu, conversion Lutumailagi – 24-12
73min – PEN GOAL NADROGA, Lutumailagi – 27-12
80min – TRY NADROGA, Tavuyara – 32-12
Full-time
 
Development XVs: Nadroga 12 Suva 10 (h-t: 7-10)
 
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Saturday 9 August 2008
Naitasiri 26 Lautoka 13

Digicel Cup Round 8

National Stadium, Suva

Referee: Sione Tanoa
Half-time: 13-3
 
NAITASIRI: 15 Peni Naulivou, 14 Jo Nakaira, 13 Josefa Satini, 12 Nemani Vecenayawa, 11 Mosese Luveitasau (capt), 10 Saula Rabaka, 9 Waisale Vatuvoka, 8 Apisai Rinamalo, 7 Jimilai Nakaidawa, 6 Jokini Sivo, 5 Ofa Unaloto, 4 Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, 3 Jale Koroi, 2 Vereniki Sauturaga, 1 Sakeo Latianara
Reserves: Mitieli Kaicina, Maseikula Gaunavou/Lino Roseru, Tokoni Luvu, Jese Cirikisuva, Tieri Ratini, Manasa Bola, Semisi Muakalou
Tries: Naikadawa; Sauturaga; Sivo; Conversion:  Naulivou; Penalty goals: Naulivou (3)

LAUTOKA: 15 Mika Ratuvou, 14 Watekini Vunisa, 13 Watisoni Votu, 12 Viliame Satala (capt), 11 Orisi Elliot, 10 Setareki Ritova, 9 Panapasa Namoko, 8 Voate Turuva, 7 Soko Ratudradra, 6 Ravola Biu, 5 Ifereimi Naruma, 4 Semi Kididromo, 3 Kalaveti Tawake, 2 Pauliasi Rokosuka, 1 Rupeni Naqiri
Reserves: Viliame Nabiau, Saiyasi Navunitale, Sosiveta Boila, Apenisa Natabua, Bill Wilson, Eremasi Matamoka, Ropate Ratu
Try: Ratuvou; Conversion: Ritova; Penalty goal: Ritova (2)

Scoring Sequence (Naitasiri’s scores shown first):
5min – PEN GOAL NAITASIRI, Naulivou – 3-0
18min – PEN GOAL LAUTOKA, Ritova – 3-3
22min – TRY NAITASIRI, Naikadawa, conversion Naulivou – 10-3
32min – PEN GOAL NAITASIRI, Naulivou – 13-3
Half-time
44min – TRY NAITASIRI, Sauturaga, conversion Naulivou (missed) – 18-3
51min – PEN GOAL LAUTOKA, Ritova – 18-6
57min – TRY LAUTOKA, Ratuvou, conversion Ritova – 18-13
63min – PEN GOAL NAITASIRI, Naulivou – 21-13
73min – TRY NAITASIRI, Sivo, conversion Naulivou (missed) – 26-13
Full-time
 
Development XVs: Naitasiri 12 Lautoka 6 (h-t: 7-0)
 
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Saturday 9 August 2008
Ovalau 18 Northland 18

Digicel Cup Round 8

Nasau Park, Levuka

Referee: Peni Vesikula
Half-time: 6-8
 
OVALAU: 15 Joseva Sesevu, 14 Pita Gauna, 13 Marika Niumata, 12 Joeli Bola, 11 Luke Daveta, 10 Meli Vananalagi, 9 Paula Waqakalou, 8 Peni Nagata, 7 Sowani Saunitoga, 6 Apenisa Qiri, 5 Mesulame Siga, 4 Peteriko Cula, 3 Luke Moce, 2 Maciu Roko (capt), 1 Viliame Rokogu
Reserves: Jemesa Cavalevu, Taniela Varamusu, Canieli Poese, Josua Ketenilagi, Walesi Dauroko, Jone Saqanaivalu, Sovita Turagabeci
Tries: Qiri (2); Conversion: Vananalagi; Penalty goals:  Vananalagi (2);
 
NORTHLAND: 15 Sailasa Leva, 14 Samisoni Votua, 13 Isake Katonibau, 12 Maikeli Vasole, 11 Atunaisa Vodovodo, 10 Josaia Waiwalu, 9 Sailasa Vasua, 8 Sefanaia Bogi, 7 Rosa Raravisa, 6 Lote Leva (capt), 5 Ilitomasi Nawalu, 4 Joveci Kalou, 3 Banuve Dretiverata, 2 Akariva Tiniciwaciwa, 1 Apisai Vere
Reserves: Isireli Ledua, Josua Kaloutani, Vereniki Ranuve, Vilimoni Malorua, Aliposo Bueta, Norani Vunakece, Ilaitia Rokatacoko
Tries:  Vodovodo, Penalty try; Conversion: Waiwalu; Dropped goals: Katonibau; Waiwalu
 
Development XVs: Ovalau 13 Northland 20 (h-t: 7-6)
 
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Saturday 9 August 2008
Tailevu 18 Namosi 11

Digicel Cup Round 8

Ratu Cakobau Park, Nausori

Referee: Petero Misaele
Half-time: 13-8
 
TAILEVU: 15 Eneri Kuru, 14 Sikeli Vuruna, 13 Saula Radidi, 12 Ravai Fatiaki, 11 Rupeni Caucaunibuca, 10 James Vuli, 9 Sevanaia Rayasi, 8 Maikali Leweni, 7 Epeli Drakanimate, 6 Isei Matatolu, 5 Peni Tora (capt), 4 Senitiki Tuivuya, 3 Jone Naulumatua, 2 Mosese Sela, 1 Sisari Tagivakatini
Reserves: Taitusi Kadi, Remesio Ravuiwasa, Sairusi Kadi, Wate Vocevoce, Kalivati Cavuilati, Epeli Ruivadra, Vatili Drakanimat
Tries: Caucau (2); Conversion: Vuli; Penalty goals: Vuli (2)
 
NAMOSI: 15 Pita Volavola, 14 Malakai Soi, 13 Lasaro Turagadrau, 12 Jimilai Waqanidrola, 11 Koroi Qio, 10 Semesa Takirua, 9 Kami Ulavucu, 8 Vilivo Nariva, 7 Jeke Gotegote, 6 Simione Mekemeke, 5 Jokatama Qio, 4 Elia Bose, 3 Ikobo Bose, 2 Rusiate Bula, 1 Vodo Ravu
Reserves: Senivalati Kawai,  Lorima Muakalou, Seruiratu Tikoilautoka, Saviri Nagata, Marika Ralagi, Mosese Tikoduadua, Waisake Batikad0
Tries: Volavola; Penalty goals: Volavola (2)
 
Development XVs: Tailevu 43 Namosi 0 (h-t: 18-0)
 
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Saturday 9 August 2008
Tavua 16 Rewa 5

Digicel Cup Round 8

Garvey Park, Tavua

Referee: Samu Tuidraki
Half-time: 3-5
 
TAVUA: 15 Waisake Gaugau, 14 Jonetani Savuti, 13 Soane Toutou, 12 Sekove Momo, 11 Savenaca Rauqe, 10 Tevita Naroyasi, 9 Isei Matai, 8 Jope Kavoa, 7 Kaliova Rauqe, 6 Marika Tabutaci, 5 Tevita Nodrakoro, 4 Setariki Nakauta, 3 Savenaca Driu, 2 Apisalome Taki, 1 Jope Nalequa
Reserves: Jotame Tabua, Iveri Momo, Akariva Tabutaci, Tuibua, Joeli Matai, Naba Uluidalomo, Ben Vauvau
Tries: Rauqe; Conversion: Naroyasi; Penalty goals: Naroyasi (3)
 
REWA: 15 Vetaia Rokosuka, 14 Suliasi Vatulawa, 13 Esala Dri, 12 Livai Suguta, 11 Manasa Wainivanua, 10 Apenisa Dralia, 9 Jo Tukana, 8 Taniela Bukateci, 7 Esala Vakatekau, 6 Manueli Lasai, 5 Semi Saulaki, 4 Mosese Vatunitu, 3 Inoke Leweni, 2 Alfred Vusonitokalau, 1 Tevita Deve (capt)
Reserves: Sanaila Semi, Jobe Sakealevu, Alivereti Doviverata, Volau Savenaca, Ulaiasi Rabesa, Savenaca Bulivakacegu, Lote Matetani
Try: Dri
 

Development XVs: Tavua 21 Rewa 12 (h-t: 0-7)
 
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