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.

Some have questioned why the Ra High School under-18 team is hosting Ratu Kadavulevu School in the Vodafone Deans quarterfinal at Garvey Park in Tavua.

New Vodafone Fijiana XV head coach Willie Walker says his immediate focus will be understanding the team and its environment as he looks to blend his coaching philosophy with Fiji’s traditional free-flowing style of rugby.

Former Swire Shipping Fijian Drua and FIJI Water Flying Fijians hooker Zuriel Togiatama has signed a one-year deal with Gallagher PREM side Newcastle Red Bulls.

This weekend’s Vodafone Deans and Weetbix Raluve quarterfinals are going to be played at four different venues.

South Africa Women’s vice-captain Libbie Janse van Rensburg says the team has quickly settled into life in Fiji and is eager to take on the Vodafone Fijiana XV this Saturday.

Former Black Ferns XV and Blues Women head coach Willie Walker has been officially appointed as the new head coach of the Vodafone Fijiana XV.

Flying Fijians and Swire Shipping Fijian Drua forward Joseva Tamani has secured a move to the Highlanders, signing a two-year contract that will keep him with the New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific franchise until the end of the 2028 season.

Shangri-La Yanuca Island, Fiji, has strengthened its long-standing association with the McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s by becoming the Naming Rights Partner of the Women’s Division for the tournament’s 15th edition.

New Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Brad Mooar believes the club is already in a strong position and is determined to build on the foundations laid by former coaches Mick Byrne and Glen Jackson.

Queen Victoria School Under-15 coach Misaele Gavidi says there is still room for improvement despite his side’s victory over Holy Family School in Saturday’s Vodafone Deans elimination round.

Richie Mo’unga made a dream return for Canterbury, scoring the match-winning try in a 27-22 victory over Auckland in their opening NPC clash in Christchurch.