Nauru sevens rugby

Nauru took on Solomon Islands in the Oceania Championship held in Suva, Fiji over the past two days.

The Solomon Islands came back with one try after 2nd half from 12 to 19 points on the score board however time was against them.

The full time score was 22-19 to Nauru. 

Nauru gains 9th place overall in the Oceania Championships improving from 10th place in last year's Oceania 7s rugby in New Zealand.

The team has been inspired by Japan’s stunning defeat of the South African Springboks during the World Cup.

At the Oceania tournament, Nauru managed to score tries against Solomon Islands and American Samoa in the pool play.  

Tries were scored by Johnny Dagiaro, Jose Uepa and Vito Denuga.

Nauru was up against stronger teams like Tonga, Cook Islands, Samoa and Australia.

A total of 6 games were played in the tournament in New Zealand last weekend.

The team raised funds to be able to travel to New Zealand and be part of the competition.