BLK Police Blue have won the 43rd Fiji Bitter Marist 7s after beating Wardens Gold 17‑12 in the final.
Police have won the title after 34 years.
Kini Douglas was the hero for Police as he scored the winning try.
Joni Tanoa and Suliano Volivoli scored the first two tries for Police.
Meli Kurisari of Police was shown a yellow card in the 6th minute for a dangerous tackle which allowed the Wardens to take advantage as they scored a try through Fabiano Rogovakalali.
Police led 12‑5 at halftime.
Joseva Bilo leveled the scored for Wardens after scoring a converted try in the 4th minute while Silivanusi Cavidi of Wardens was shown a yellow card for a dangerous tackle.
Police Players celebrate after wining the Marist 7s
Police captain, Livai Ikanikoda was named the player of the final.
Meanwhile in other matches, Ravuka Sharks defeated Army Green 15‑7 in the Shield final, Tabadamu Blue thrashed Wadigi Salvo 33‑0 in the Bowl final, Police White won the Plate final defeating Russia Red 10-7 in a very close game.
In the U20 final, Coastline Ratu Filise defeated RKS OB U20’s 15‑10 during sudden death as they were both tied 10‑10 at the end of the second half.
Third place playoffs saw Ratu Filise defeated Uluinakau Babas 19‑7.
Ck EZYBUY Marist Seahawks defeated Annadale Striders 17‑5 in the finals of the Womens Division and Mereiula Toroki of Seahawks was named the player of the Final.
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