The Extra Fiji Secondary Schools Football Championship is playing an important role in the Fiji Football Association’s talent identification programme, with national coaches closely monitoring the competition in Labasa.

New Zealand snapped South Africa’s 12-match winning streak with a commanding 33-16 victory over the world champions in the opening Test of their four-match series at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

Suva Grammar School produced a stirring 36-21 victory over Lelean Memorial School to lift the Vodafone Super Deans trophy and bring an end to their 21-year drought.

Lelean Memorial School produced a dramatic second-half fightback to edge Navatu 15-14 in a tense Vodafone Deans Under-19 clash.

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.

Ba Sangam College and Central College of Lautoka have emerged as champions at the Extra Fiji Secondary Schools Football Championship 2026 in Labasa.

Suva Grammar School capped a memorable Vodafone Deans campaign with a double triumph, claiming both the Under 16 and Under 17 titles.

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.

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.

The waiting ends for Lelean Memorial School captain Luke Daunitutu, with months of preparation set to explode into 60 minutes of high-intensity rugby against Suva Grammar School in the Vodafone Super Deans Under-18 final.

A total of 54 teams from 26 schools will feature in the two-day CJ Patel sponsored Central and Eastern divisions’ volleyball tournament.

For Suva Grammar School, tomorrow’s Vodafone Super Deans Under-18 final is about more than the result.