Suva schools impress in rugby league matches

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Nasinu Panthers player Sokonaia Rakaba looks for support during their match against St Vincent College in round two of the Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby League competition at Saint Marcellin school grounds yesterday. Picture; KATA KOLI

EXCITING matches were held on Saturday during the second round of the 2025 Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby League zone competitions at the Saint Marcellin school grounds.

The day saw intense battles between some of the top schools with impressive displays of skill and determination on the field.

In the under-19 category, Queen Victoria School emerged victorious with an 18-10 win over Lami High School while Assemblies of God secured a narrow 22-18 victory over Bua Secondary.

Lomary Secondary School defeated Lelean 9-4, and Naitasiri claimed an 18-8 win over Nabua. Lomary also secured a 24-14 victory over Nuku Secondary School in another exciting match.

In the U17 division, there were standout performances from teams like Lelean Memorial who dominated Nabua Secondary with a 42-0 win, and Dudley High who triumphed over AOG with a score of 38-0.

Nasinu also put on a strong showing with a 40-2 win over Rewa.

The U15 category also saw some thrilling matches, including Lami High’s 28-8 victory over Kalabu and a 16-2 win for Nasinu over SVC.

AOG and RSMS battled to a 22-22 draw while Marist claimed a 16-8 win over Sila Central High School.

The day was filled with excitement and showcased the immense talent and passion of young rugby players in Fiji.