Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne believes the Pacific Nations Cup will be a crucial platform to strengthen squad depth and blood new talent.

The 2025 Vodafone Deans and Weet-Bix Raluve semifinals this weekend will be held at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

For the first time in history, 13 Vodafone Deans and Weet-Bix Raluve semifinals this weekend will air live on TV.

Suva Grammar School will be strongly represented at this weekend’s Vodafone Deans Trophy semi-finals, with teams from five different grades, from under-14 to under-18, all booking their places in the final four.

Despite back-to-back losses in the 2025 Skipper Cup season, Macuata head coach Osea Umuumulovo remains optimistic as his side continues to adapt to a new playing system.

Having only picked up the sport a few years ago while serving in the British Army, Noame Komaitai’s rapid rise through the rugby ranks is a testament to her talent and impact on the field after being named in the Fijiana XV for the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Time stood still.

The stage is set for two blockbuster Vodafone Deans U18 semifinals next week at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka, with Ratu Kadavulevu School facing Suva Grammar School, and Natabua High School taking on Nasinu Secondary School.

Two sets of sisters will don the white jersey for the Fijiana XV as they gear up for the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England later this month, a powerful reminder of the deep-rooted family ties that run through the veins of Fijian rugby.

Vodafone Fijiana XV speedster and 2024 Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women’s rookie of the year Atelaite Buna has been dropped while four players from the Fijiana 7s program make the cut for the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup in England.

Nasinu Secondary School gained sweet revenge over Queen Victoria School, advancing from their Vodafone Deans U18 quarterfinal after a 20–20 draw, winning on the countback for scoring more tries.

Natabua High School snatched a dramatic 20–17 victory over Marist Brothers High School in their Vodafone Deans U18 quarterfinal, with Suliasi Totopo landing a match-winning penalty on the stroke of full-time.