Kone Sharks edge out Valley Hunters

Kone Sharks defeated the Valley Hunters with a 27-15 margin in the final round of the Pepsi Capital Rugby Union (CRU) Men’s A Grade Division on Saturday, 12 September 2026, at Bava Park. 

The Sharks and Valley Hunters delivered a fast-paced and intense contest, with the Sharks dominating the first half.

The game opened up in the second half. Sharks slacked off a bit in the first 20 minutes, but found their footing in the last quarter to defeat the fast-finishing Valley men.

According to coach Felix Biyama, the starting team had the players who helped the team perform well in the first half, but the reserve players were brought on in the second half, which slowed down the team’s performance.

“I don’t want to see that in the coming finals, so we need to polish up on that,” the coach said.

“When you go in the first half, you have to be one step ahead and go a mile ahead of the opposing team.”

The coach also mentioned some areas the team needs to improve before the finals.

“We need to get the forwards to realign their cords, get them right, and get the back line to give them space to run the ball because they are actually all over the place, stepping on each other’s positions, so it did not work out,” he said.

Coach Biyama noted that though the boys lost in the semifinal last season, he believes they have what it takes to compete in the finals this season.

“This year, they have put their heads down and believed that they can have their spot in the grand final. They have the enthusiasm, the push, and drive to get them there,” he said.