Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro has officially dismissed claims that he halted the Vodafone Deans and Weet-Bix Raluve secondary schools rugby competitions, confirming that the games will go ahead as planned.

Fiji Rugby is setting its sights far beyond the next Olympic Games as it undertakes a comprehensive review of its 7s programs.

Vodafone Fijiana head coach Ioan Cunningham has unveiled a youthful and energetic match-day 23 to take on Tonga in their opening match of the 2025 Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship, with five debutants set to feature in a side built on speed, strength, and intent.

The 2025 Vodafone Deans and Weet-Bix Raluve rugby competitions may have hit another unexpected roadblock, just hours after the Fiji Rugby Union confirmed the season would begin this Saturday.

The Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed the release of funds to support the start of this year’s Vodafone Deans and Weet-Bix Raluve competition, ensuring zone and sub-zone matches get underway this week.

Fiji Rugby Union Acting CEO Koli Sewabu says a stronger focus is being placed on developing clear pathways for secondary school rugby players who may not immediately secure Drua Academy spots or overseas scholarships after the Deans competition.

The 2025 Vodafone Deans and Weet-Bix Raluve secondary schools rugby competitions will officially kick off this Saturday, following confirmation from the Fiji Rugby Union that both tournaments have been sanctioned after weeks of consultation.

Flying Fijians forward Albert Tuisue will be joining French club Provence Rugby, alongside Toulouse winger Setareki Bituniyata and Fijian Drua fly-half Caleb Muntz.

The Fiji Rugby Union will soon assist current and former national representatives to study for free, aligning with Isake Katonibau’s call regarding the issue.

Montpellier has reportedly signed Rupeni Caucaunibuca Junior, the son of Fijian rugby legend Rupeni Caucaunibuca, to its academy.

Tevita Ikanivere has capped off his final season with the Fijian Drua in style, being named the only Drua player in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Year.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson says keeping the club 100 percent Fijian as they prepare to sign new players for the 2026 season is something their focused on.