Rugby League

QVS crowned U19 rugby league champion

April 6, 2019 4:03 pm

The Queen Victoria School under-19 has been crowned the new Fiji Secondary School Rugby League champion after beating runner up Ratu Navula Sea Eagles 20-19 this afternoon.

The Ratu Navula Eagles were leading the QVS Knights 18-10 at the breather.

A determined QVS side fought back in the second spell to narrow the eight-point deficit and to take a point over Ratu Navula to seal the victory.

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Making its first grand final appearance, the Eagles dream to win its first FSSRL Championship was severed by a strong QVS side.

In addition to the FSSRL title, QVS also walks away with a $5000 prize money and runner-up Ratu Navula won $2000.

In the under 17 category, Nasinu beat Ratu Sukuna Memorial School 42-6.

In the under 15 division, Ratu Kadavulevu School defeated QVS Knights 14-10.