The Northern Zone has five teams competing in Saturday’s Vodafone Deans and Weetbix Raluve quarterfinals.

Former England inside center, and Rugby World Cup winner, Mike Catt, has been announced as the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua  Senior Assistant Coach ahead of the 2027 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season.

Fiji Masters has received a timely boost ahead of the 2026 FANCA Games after securing sponsorship from Verve Academy.

Player development remains the main focus for Ba Provincial Free Bird Institute as it prepares for Saturday’s Vodafone Deans Under-18 quarter-final against Suva Grammar School.

South Africa Women co-coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt expects the Vodafone Fijiana XV to provide a stern challenge when the two sides meet in the opening Test in Suva this weekend.

Auckland Fijians player Bria Te Nana says the Fiji Netball Invitational Tournament has provided a valuable learning experience.

Former Swire Shipping Fijian Drua backrower Elia Canakaivata has been tipped to make a huge impact in his first season with Sale Sharks.

Building strong relationships and empowering players will be central to Brad Mooar’s approach as the new head coach of the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua.

Auckland Fijians captain and Southern Steel star Serina Daunakamakama believes the future of Fiji netball is bright after her youthful side pushed Fiji Blue to the limit at the Netball Fiji Invitational Tournament.

The Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed that the cross-registration window for the Vodafone Deans competition has closed, while schools competing in the Weet-Bix Raluve competition can still register guest players until after the quarter-final stage.

A shortage of basic sporting facilities has not stopped Navatu Secondary School from becoming one of the success stories of this year’s Vodafone Deans competition.

New Vodafone Fijiana XV head coach Willie Walker says the squad is steadily building momentum as preparations continue for Saturday’s Test against the South African Springbok Women.