Nasinu Secondary Schools under 18 captain, Maika Tuivaga, knows the pain of falling short in the Vodafone Super Deans.

Nadi made a major statement in the Skipper Cup competition last night, defeating Suva 31-26 at HFC Bank Stadium.

Ra High School has become one of the biggest stories of the 2026 Deans competition, and at the heart of its unexpected semifinal run is a teenager who has come a long way from the rugby field in rural Ra.

Vodafone Fijiana XVs winger Adi Vani Buleki is confident the team can bounce back when they face the Springbok Women in Lautoka this weekend.

Queen Victoria School heads into this weekend’s Vodafone Deans semi-finals with more teams remaining in contention than any other school, a feat Head of School Waliki Nasau believes reflects the strength and depth of the Vulinitu rugby programme.

Fresh off helping Yasawa Women secure the Royal Tea Ranadi Cup title, Sereana Maragi is set to add another chapter to an already remarkable sporting journey after being named in the Vodafone Fijiana XV squad for Saturday’s second Test against South Africa at Churchill Park.

One of the driving forces behind Ra High School’s impressive run in this year’s Vodafone Deans competition is a player many may not realise is already part of the Fijian Drua pathway.

Navosa is bracing for an uphill battle tomorrow when they take on defending champions Malolo in Round Three of the Skipper Cup.

Front-rower Penaia Cakobau will remain with the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua for the 2027 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season after signing a one-year contract extension.

Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby committee representative Biu Colati says the strong turnout at last weekend’s quarter-finals is proof that support for the Deans and Raluve competitions remains as strong as ever, despite matches being spread across multiple venues.

A breakthrough five years in the making has earned Lomary Secondary School a place in the Weet-Bix Raluve Under-18 semi-finals, with the side now preparing to face Sila Central College this Saturday.

While the Vodafone Fijiana XV squad features several new and younger players, captain Kolora Lomani says team chemistry remains strong.