The Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby League moved into the semi-final phase after a weekend of quarter-final action that delivered both nail‑biters and commanding displays, headlined by Ratu Kadavulevu School’s under‑19 rout of Nilsen College.
In the under‑19s Ratu Kadavulevu stamped their authority with a 46‑18 victory over Nilsen College, the competition’s most one‑sided result this round. Ba Pro Freebird Institute also advanced with a 30‑14 win over Nasinu Secondary School, while Queen Victoria School edged Ba Methodist High School 12‑10 and Ra High School beat Naitasiri Secondary School 17‑10 in two tight contests that went down to the wire.
The under‑17 grade produced several decisive results. Ba Methodist College recorded a shutout, defeating Lami High School 28‑0, and Sigatoka Mission College progressed with a 30‑14 triumph over Nasinu Secondary School. Lelean Memorial School overcame Sigatoka Valley College 28‑21 in a high‑scoring affair, and Ratu Kadavulevu held on in a close 12‑10 win against Ba Pro Freebird Institute to book their semi‑final berth.
Under‑15 matches were largely closely fought, with Ratu Kadavulevu School beating Xavier College 10‑4 and Nasinu Secondary School scraping past Sigatoka Methodist High School 10‑6. Gospel High School posted a 14‑6 victory over Ba Pro Freebird, but the standout under‑15 game was Central College Lautoka’s 20‑18 triumph over Marist Brother High School — a high‑scoring, end‑to‑end encounter that showcased attacking intent from both sides.
Ratu Kadavulevu’s strong showing across multiple age groups — progressing in under‑15, under‑17 and emphatically in under‑19 — will make them a team to watch heading into the semis, while Ba Methodist College and Sigatoka Mission’s commanding under‑17 wins signal they will arrive in their next matches with momentum. Ba Pro Freebird’s under‑19 victory and Queen Victoria’s and Ra High’s narrow escapes underline how finely balanced several of the knockout ties remain.
With semi‑finals now set, schools will turn their attention to preparation and game‑plan fine‑tuning as they chase championship glory and the opportunity to showcase the next generation of Fijian rugby league talent.
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