Namosi are one step closer to defending their Marama Cup title after securing a hard-fought 30-27 victory over Tailevu in their quarter-final yesterday.

Malolo head coach Rupeni Nasiga has praised his side for their efforts despite suffering a heartbreaking defeat to Naitasiri in the Skipper Cup quarter-finals.

Suva Grammar School’s rugby community is mourning the loss of coach Epeli Osbourne, who passed away peacefully at his home in Suva in the early hours of this morning.

The top four teams in the Skipper Cup and Marama Championship have been confirmed following the quarter-finals held across the country yesterday.

A new champion will be crowned in this year’s Skipper Cup competition after Naitasiri beat defending champions Malolo 15-11 in their quarter-final at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva this afternoon.

As Nadroga gears up for their Skipper Cup quarter-finals this afternoon against Suva, Kavekini Boselawa is adamant his teammates have what it takes to go all the way.

Olympian, Waisake Tewa, will run out at fullback for Naitasiri today in their Skipper Cup quarterfinal clash against defending champions, Malolo, at the HFC Stadium in Suva.

Twenty-year-old Maria Paseka says representing Fiji at the Rugby League World Cup is one of the greatest honours of her career.

Last year, Nadi entered the Skipper Cup quarterfinals as the eighth-placed side and stunned top seeds Suva.

Last weekend’s narrow loss to defending champions Malolo has inspired Naitasiri ahead of tomorrow’s Skipper Cup quarterfinal in Suva.

Nadroga centre Kavekini Boselawa is close to another major milestone in his rugby career, with the youngster expected to debut for the Fiji Water Flying Fijians against Japan next weekend.

Fiji Water Flying Fijians head coach Jake White has named his starting line-up for the upcoming Test against Japan next weekend, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the national side.