Fijiana coach Ioan Cunningham has challenged his side to ‘continue their growth’ as they prepare for their Women’s Rugby World Cup opener.

Flying Fijians skipper Tevita Ikanivere knows exactly what it means to wear the blue of Queen Victoria School.

Being part of the FIJI Water Flying Fijians squad is not about a quick race to wear the national colours for Motikiai Murray.

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School Under-15s will head into this weekend’s Deans final with confidence, having already beaten Suva Grammar School in the southern zone decider last month but with the title now on the line, the rematch promises to be a different battle altogether.

It will be a classic David versus Goliath battle when the Vodafone Fijiana XVs launch their Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign against world number two Canada in York on Sunday.

All the players in the Fiji Water Flying Fijians squad for the Pacific Nations Cup have played well and deserve their spots, according to national coach, Mick Byrne.

Vodafone Fijiana’s assistant coach Tavaita Rowati says her coaching has taken on a new dimension after completing the Gallagher High Performance Academy, an experience she describes as both life-enhancing and career-defining.

Twelve months after being knocked out by Nasinu in the Under-18 quarterfinal, Tailevu North College will have their shot at redemption when the two sides meet again, this time in the U19 Deans final.

Fiji Water Flying Fijians Captain Tevita Ikanivere believes the new players selected into the squad have earned their spot in the team, even though there is a lot of pressure on their shoulders living up to the expectations of the fans and supporters.

As the All Blacks turn their focus to their second Rugby Championship clash against Argentina, Fiji-born winger Sevu Reece has revealed that they still need to work on a few areas they lacked in the first test.

Ratu Kadavulevu School may be the “dream team” and clear favorites for this year’s Deans U18 title, but Nasinu Secondary Principal Naisa Toko says his side is ready to rise as underdogs in their second consecutive final appearance.

A showdown with Canada and Scotland will give the Vodafone Fijiana XVs a real chance to show how much they have improved since making their World Cup debut three years ago.