The under 18 finalists for the different Deans Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Zones have been confirmed following the semifinals today.

Fijiana inside center Josivini Neihamu admits that the inclusion of the four 7s players in their squad has made her job a bit more difficult, especially fighting to keep her spot and make the match-day squad for tomorrow’s highly anticipated clash against USA.

Suva Grammar School’s Under-18 side pulled off a heart-stopping comeback this afternoon, scoring a last-minute try to edge Nasinu Secondary School 18-16 in a thrilling Vodafone Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Southern Zone semi-final.

Good news for fans and Fiji after World Rugby confirmed that our team will be part of the expanded under 20 Championship next year.

The respective secondary schools rugby zones semifinals will be held today in Suva, Navua, North, West and Queen Victoria School ground in Tailevu.

Former Suva Grammar School student Jason Ilimotama says he was shocked when Montpellier Rugby scouts first approached him after his Deans semi-final match against Queen Victoria School last year.

Vodafone Fijiana prop Loraini Senivutu is grateful for the guidance and support of senior members of the team throughout her rugby journey, especially in the lead-up to the USA tour.

Nabua Secondary School’s under-18 rugby team is set to face their biggest challenge yet in the Vodafone Deans Southern Zone semifinals, where they’ll face Marist Brothers High School tomorrow.

Wallabies winger, Filipo Daugunu, is the latest Fijian to get a call up by coach Toutai Kefu to join the First Nations and Pasifika XV squad ahead of their clash with the British and Irish Lions next week.

As the countdown begins for the 2025 Skipper Cup season, defending champions Nadroga are not just preparing on the field, they’re also fine-tuning their operations off it.

Tom Curry was named at openside flanker in the British & Irish Lions team for the first test against Australia on Saturday, ensuring the tourists would field a test team without a Welshman for the first time since the late 19th century.

Three players with links to Fiji are in the All Blacks matchday squad to play France in the final Test on Saturday in New Zealand.