Deans and Raluve Finals to be held at HFC Bank Stadium

The Vodafone Super Deans and the Weet-Bix Raluve National Finals will be held at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

The Fiji Sports Council confirmed that approval for the use of the stadium was officially granted today by Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Fiji Sports Council, Gilbert Vakalalabure.

They say this follows productive discussions with the Fiji Secondary School Rugby Union to ensure all logistical and operational arrangements are in place for a successful event.

The Council says the return of the finals to HFC Bank Stadium marks a significant moment for schools' rugby, which has been the heartbeat of sporting development in Fiji and a stage where many of the country’s rugby greats first rose to prominence.

They add thousands of students, families, and supporters who are expected to fill the stands in what promises to be an electric atmosphere celebrating youth talent, teamwork, and sporting excellence.

Fiji Sports Council Manager Operations, Litia Senibulu expressed her appreciation for the collaboration with the Fiji Secondary School Rugby Union, noting that the stadium team will continue to work closely with all stakeholders to coordinate event requirements and uphold the high standards of safety and spectator experience associated with this prestigious tournament.

She says the Fiji Sports Council looks forward to welcoming fans from across the country to witness the culmination of months of training, sacrifice, and competition by Fiji’s future rugby stars.

Meanwhile, defending Vodafone Super Deans U18 champions Queen Victoria School will meet Nasinu Secondary School this Saturday in a national quarter final that is a rematch of last year’s final.

Other U18 quarter finals will see Ratu Kadavulevu School face Cuvu College, Marist Brothers High School clash with Natabua High School, and Lelean Memorial School go up against Suva Grammar School.

The Deans quarter finals will take place in Nadi and Lautoka this Saturday, with semi finals set for Lawaqa Park. The venue for the finals is yet to be confirmed.