Uruguay U18 women secured a commanding 55-9 victory over Fiji U18 in their World Championship for girls under 18 fixture on 6 August. The match, scheduled for 08:45, settled any doubt about the standings early on. Both sides entered the contest level on points, sharing fourth place with three draws each.
The result shifted the table considerably. Uruguay moved clear with their first win, while Fiji remained winless after three games. By then, the gap between the teams had become unmistakable. The hosts showed little resistance as the scoreline opened up.
Neither side had tasted victory in their opening three matches. Fiji's previous results included heavy defeats to Croatia and France, while Uruguay had drawn against Canada and Tunisia. This time, the pattern broke completely for the visitors.
With this win, Uruguay now sit top of their group. Fiji's position remains unchanged at fourth, though the psychological blow is significant. The teams have played four matches now, and the hierarchy has been redrawn.