Fiji Rugby Union says they cannot have undue interference by Education Minister in the affairs of the game.

Former Ratu Kadavulevu School rep and current Flying Fijian Peni Ravai is urging players in the Vodafone Deans Trophy competition to give their all, as it can create opportunities both in Fiji and abroad.

Votualevu College Under 16 team manager Walesi Buadromo credits their progress in the Raluve competition to a few players who have benefited from off-season training with the Lilian Amazons club.

Fans eager to watch the Deans and Raluve matches can conveniently purchase their tickets online through Ticket Max.

The Ministry of Education has directed the Fiji Secondary School Rugby Union (FSSRU) to allow Bucalevu Secondary School to compete in the Deans quarter-finals this week.

Former Melbourne Rebels Senior Assistant Coach Tim Sampson has officially joined the coaching staff of the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua side for the 2025 Super Rugby season.

Fiji 7s coach Osea Kolinisau is thankful for the opportunity to work alongside former national coach Gareth Baber and to be receiving support from another past mentor, Ben Ryan.

Lami High School aims to etch their name in high school rugby history as it prepares to take on powerhouse Ratu Kadavulevu School in the Under-19 grade of the Vodafone Deans Trophy competition.

Fiji Secondary School Rugby Union vice president Savenaca Muamua believes that players in the Vodafone Deans competition are fortunate to have a clear pathway to higher levels of the sport.

Tickets are now on sale for the test match between the FIJI Water Flying Fijians and Manu Samoa.

Once again, the media ban by some schools during sports competitions has come to the forefront as the build up to the Vodafone Deans rugby competition.

Fourteen-year-old Eli Rauluni is on track to represent the state of Queensland after being picked in the state’s Under 15s rugby training squad.