Defending champions Police Blue is still in contention for the main cup competition at the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s after beating Samurai Navatulevu Sharks 27-7 in the elimination round this morning.

A fit-looking Police captain Kalione Nasoko scored their first try from the kick-off and was instrumental in setting up the other tries.

Uliano Cokanauto, Iferemi Tovilevu and Uraia Ratu also grabbed a try each for Police.

Police Blue now progress to round 2 of eliminations where they will face Maravu Taveuni.

Winners from Round 2 of eliminations will then advance to the quarterfinals.

Meanwhile, Yamacia is out of the cup competition after losing to Kombat Uluinakau 10-5 in the elimination round.

Yamacia has the services of nationals 7s reps and brothers, Sevuloni Mocenacagi, Kavekini Tabu and Isoa Tabu.

The quarterfinals will kick off at 1:25 pm today.

The winner in the men's competition will get $15,000 while the runner up gets $5,000.

In other results, Blue Diamond defeated Pacific Warriors Nairai 22-5, Wardens Gold thrashed Waimanu Gold 29-0, Navutulevu edged Marist 19-17, Dominion Brothers beat New Born Waibasaga 12-0, FDS Barbarians thrashed Seniboro Blues 33-0, Ratu Filise beat Uprising 17-14 and Raiwasa Resort Taveuni defeat Jussi Buinivai 17-7.