Hiri Cup Challenge

Round one of Hiri Cup completed

At oval one in the U19 men’s division:  Avurigo def. Mirigini 10-0, Lahara def. Laurabada 3-0.

On to the U23 men’s, Avurigo def. Mirigini 17-7 and Laurabada def. Lahara 9-5.

For the women’s games, Avurigo def. Mirigini 58-0 and Lahara def. Laurabada 20-5.

Lastly, in the Open Men’s division, Mirigini def. Avurigo 22-19 and Laurabada def. Lahara 18-10 at oval two.

Round two of the Hiri Cup Challenge is set for June 10.

Hiri Cup Challenge kicks off

The eight teams have been paired off to play under the different Hiri Trade Winds: Lahara Yellows - Harlequins and Valley Hunters, Mirigini Blues - University and Juggernauts, Avurigo Greens - Crusaders and Brothers and Laurabada Reds - Wanderers and Nova.

Capital Rugby Union match coordinator, Pepe Gotaha, said each Hiri Trade team is fielding a team under the four divisions - U19, U23, Women’s and Open Men’s.

He added the tournament will be played over three rounds with round two set for June 10 and round three for July 8.