Tourney enters elimination round

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Nadera Panthers players Semi Verenalewa ready to pass the ball during their match against USP Raiders during the FNRL Vodafone Cup at the Burkhurst grounds in Laucala on Saturday , September 13, 2025. Picture: LITIA RITOVA

THE Fiji National Rugby League Vodafone Cup competition will be heading into its elimination round tomorrow, which will take place at Bidesi and Buckhurst grounds in Suva.

Kicking off at 9am at Buckhurst ground two will be the under-12 match between Nadera Panthers and Conua Kingfisher, followed by the under-14 clash between Nadera Panthers and Makoi Bulldogs at 9.30am.

The action continues with the under-14 match-up between USP Raiders and Nabua Broncos at 10.30am, and the under-16 games between Nadera Panthers and Makoi Bulldogs, as well as Raiders and Nabua Broncos at 12.30pm.

Over at Buckhurst ground one, the day will feature matches between USP Raiders and Conua Kingfisher at 10.30am, Nabua Broncos and Kinoya Sea Eagles at 12pm, and Vusu Raiders and Laselase Cowboys at 3pm.

At Bidesi grounds, the games will start at 10.30am with Navy Albatross taking on Makoi Bulldogs, followed by Serua Dragons against Namuaniwaqa Sea Eagles at 12pm.

The afternoon will see City Storms facing Ravoravo Rabbitohs at 1.40pm, and Police Sharks against Burenitu Cowboys at 3pm.

Meanwhile, looking ahead to next week, the FNRLW quarter-finals will feature the top 8 teams including USP Raiders, Nabua Broncos, Lami Steelers, Yasawa Saints, Nadonumai Steelers, Namoli West Tigers, Police Sharks, and Laselase Cowboys.