The inaugural Nasoko Franchise Competition is about more than identifying Fiji’s next generation of rugby talent, says Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union Vice President Development, Biu Colati.

Suva Grammar School Under-18 coach Epeli Osborne believes player-of-the-match Viliame Daurua’s hat-trick performance in the Vodafone Deans final is no surprise, given the young hooker’s work ethic and commitment.

The Flying Fijians have unveiled a 31-member squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup, with seven players in line to make their international debut.

Fresh from leading Suva Grammar School to its first Vodafone Deans Under-18 title in 21 years, captain Waisale Bolakoro has already set his sights on the next chapter of his rugby journey: representing Fiji and playing the game professionally.

The All Blacks have called up Ofa Tu’ungafasi and Jamie Hannah as injury replacements for Ethan de Groot and Josh Lord.

Defence was the foundation of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School’s successful Weet-Bix Raluve Under-18 campaign, according to head coach Antonio Raboiliku after beating Lomary 13-12 in the final yesterday.

Naitasiri continued its strong start to the Skipper Cup season with a narrow 29-26 victory over Suva in one of the standout matches of Round Four.

Suva Grammar School’s under-18 coach, Epeli Osborne, has completed a remarkable full circle, 25 years after he was part of the Grammar side that last won the Vodafone Super Deans Under 18 title.

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.