Macuata secured their place in the Royal Tea Ranadi Cup final after edging out Tavua 31-22 in a hard-fought second semi-final at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

Ba Women powered into the final of the Royal Tea Ranadi Cup after crushing Rewa Women 53 -24 in the first semi-final at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

The stage is set for an action-packed day of rugby today at the HFC Bank Stadium as the semifinals of the Royal Tea Ranadi Trophy and the Vodafone Vanua Trophy take center stage.

Suva hooker Mesulame Dolokoto says his team gave everything despite falling 27-25 to Naitasiri in a thrilling Farebrother-Sullivan Trophy challenge at Naluwai yesterday.

The mighty Springbok pack turned on the power in the second half as South Africa beat Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham on Saturday to retain the Rugby Championship for the first time, ahead of New Zealand on points difference.

Quinn Tupaea scored two tries as New Zealand fended off Australia 28-14 in rainy Perth on Saturday to give themselves a chance of Rugby Championship glory.

The Australian Schoolboys have sealed the Pacific Cup with a 35-10 victory over the Fijian Schoolboys at Viking Park, but the scoreline belies a much stronger showing from the visitors.

Naitasiri dug deep in front of a packed Naluwai crowd this afternoon, defeating Suva 27-25 to successfully defend the prestigious Farebrother-Sullivan Trophy.

The Naitasiri Under-20s held their nerve at home to defeat Suva 19-7 in a gripping round eight Skipper Cup encounter at Naluwai this afternoon.

The stage is set in the highlands as Naitasiri defends the Farebrother-Sullivan Trophy for the last time this season against traditional rivals Suva at Naluwai ground this afternoon.

Police are preparing with confidence as they look to defend their Sukuna Bowl crown in Labasa next month.

Suva Women produced a clinical performance at the Naluwai grounds this afternoon, overpowering hosts Naitasiri 64-10 in their round eight Marama Cup clash.