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Lelean Memorial School produced a dramatic second-half fightback to edge Navatu 15-14 in a tense Vodafone Deans Under-19 clash. Navatu held the upper hand at halftime, leading 14-8 after a strong opening half. But Lelean came out with…
Winning a Vodafone Deans title made the moment even more special for Ratu Kadavulevu School Under-15 player Dennis Murray, who is hoping to one day follow in the footsteps of his older brother, Fijian Drua flanker Motikiai Murray. Dennis…
Suva Grammar School capped a memorable Vodafone Deans campaign with a double triumph, claiming both the Under 16 and Under 17 titles. Grammar’s Under 16 side produced a commanding performance against Queen Victoria School, racing to a 21-5…
Nasinu Secondary School produced a commanding second-half performance to beat St Vincent College 15-0 in the Weet-Bix Raluve Under 16 final at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva this morning. Nasinu went into the break with a slender 5-0 lead, but…
Ratu Kadavulevu School produced a dramatic late fightback to edge Marist Brothers High School 17-15 in a tense Vodafone Deans Under-15 final this morning. RKS went into halftime with a slender 9-7 lead, but Marist refused to let the game…
For Suva Grammar School, tomorrow’s Vodafone Super Deans Under-18 final is about more than the result. Grammar wants the Deans trophy, but old scholars’ president Stanley Simpson says the school is already proud of what its teams have…
Suva Grammar’s Under 18 side has a chance to win the Vodafone Super Deans trophy in Suva tomorrow after 21 years. Tomorrow, that long wait reaches its defining moment. Grammar captain Waisale Bolakoro says the Lions have been building…
Lelean Memorial School will carry the lessons of the past two seasons into tomorrow’s Vodafone Super Deans Under 18 final against Suva Grammar School. This is the third straight year this Lelean side has reached the final, but Grammar has…
Lelean Memorial School is bracing for a fierce Under-18 Vodafone Super Deans showdown against Suva Grammar School, with assistant principal Ulaiyasi Vakatawakoula expecting a physical battle when the two sides meet in Saturday’s final.…
It is a huge week for Suva Grammar School, with three grades under 16,17 and 18 through to the Vodafone Super Deans national finals. But the Under-18 campaign carries particular importance for the school, with Grammar returning to the…
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School has a fair idea of what to expect from Lomary Secondary School when they go head-to-head in the Weetbix Raluve Championship Under-18 final this weekend. The two sides last met in the final of the southern…
Fiji-born loose forward Netani Baleisomosomo has earned his Super Rugby Pacific opportunity, signing a two-year deal with the Western Force. The 22-year-old has impressed in Queensland Premier Rugby with Wests Bulldogs, helping the side…
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua continues its commitment to identifying and developing the best of Fiji’s local talent, securing experienced tighthead prop Inoke Ravuiwasa for the 2027 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season. A proven…
Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu is encouraging students competing in the Vodafone Deans Trophy and Weet-Bix Raluve Championship finals to give their all on the field this weekend, reminding them that they will be playing in front of not…
Navatu Secondary School has already made history by reaching the Vodafone Super Deans Under-19 final — but the job is far from finished. The Navatu side secured its place in the decider with a stunning 22–17 victory over Ratu Kadavulevu…
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have added another veteran to their roster, signing former Flying Fijian and Rio Olympic gold medalist Leone Nakarawa. Drua CEO Baden Stephenson says the addition of one of Fiji’s top players brings valuable…
Football fans in the northern division are in for a treat as the Extra Fiji Secondary Schools Football Championship kick starts tomorrow. In the under-19 grade alone, a total of 20 matches will be played across five pools on the opening…
Queen Victoria School’s Under-14 side will be aiming to do more than simply make an appearance in the Vodafone Deans Trophy final. With the school’s senior teams having bowed out of the competition, the U14 side now carries the hopes of…
Lomary Secondary School’s Under-18 girls have made history by reaching their first national final in the Weet-Bix Raluve Championship and captain Ema Leba Gade says the team’s focus has already shifted to next week’s decider. Gade says the…
For former Flying Fijian Kini Murimurivalu, the biggest takeaway from Queen Victoria School’s Under 14 semifinal was not just the result, but the determination and teamwork shown by the young players. Murimurivalu, whose son Josese is part…
Queen Victoria School will march into the Under-14 Vodafone Deans Trophy final after overcoming a strong Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School 23-15 at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva this morning. Coach Moape Vosawale says today’s performance was…
Nasinu Secondary School survived a scare against Adi Cakobau School, after walking away victorious with a 20-17 win in their under-16 Weetbix Raluve Championship semifinals this morning in Suva. ACS missed their chance to steal the win…
The Fiji Police Force will step up its presence around the Vodafone Super Deans Rugby semi-finals today, as four schools battle for a place in the final. Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has extended his best wishes to all participating…
Nasinu Secondary Schools under 18 captain, Maika Tuivaga, knows the pain of falling short in the Vodafone Super Deans. Tuivaga was part of the side that was thrashed 53-15 by Ratu Kadavulevu School in the final last year. In 2024, Nasinu…