Defending Escott Shield champion, the Police rugby side defeated Covenant Brothers 8-3 today in the Suva rugby club games.

In other matches played today, Army Green beat NFA 17-13, Red Rock thumped Newtown 47-10, Raiwaqa thrashed Savura 36-6, Harlequins edged Nabua 7-5, Tacirua beat Navy 13-7 while Lomaiviti Green beat Marist 27-19.