Suva Grammar School remains a rising force in Fiji’s school rugby, even as their Under-18 side fell short of the Deans final this year. The focus now shifts to the younger grades, which are poised to carry the school’s rugby legacy forward.
The school will feature in the Under-14, Under-15, and Under-16 finals this weekend, underscoring the depth of Suva Grammar’s rugby program. Remarkably, the Nasese-based school was the only one to qualify all five age groups—Under-14 through Under-18—into last week’s semifinals. While the Under-18 and Under-17 campaigns ended at the semifinal stage, the strong showing across the lower grades signals a promising pathway for the program if these players continue to develop together.
Experts and coaches see this as a potential foundation for a new golden era in Suva Grammar’s rugby history. The 2025 Weet-Bix Raluve and Vodafone Deans finals are scheduled to take place at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, with live coverage on FBC Sports. Overseas fans will be able to stream the action live via Viti Plus for 69 FJD.
Recent quarter-final action has painted a vivid picture of the breadth and strength of Grammar’s rugby across age groups. In those games, the Under-14 and Under-15 squads delivered eye-catching performances, including standout wins that propelled them toward finals contention, while the Under-16s, Under-17s, and Under-18s each advanced to the semifinals, signaling a deep talent pool within the school.
Support for Suva Grammar’s program has been strong, including encouragement from former national players. Notably, Temo Mayanavanua urged the Under-14 through Under-18 teams to focus on delivering high-quality performances rather than chasing results, a mindset that aligns with the team’s broader development goals. The weekend’s schedule also reflects a broader push to showcase Fiji’s youth rugby talent, with centralized venues and live broadcasting aiming to boost local engagement and inspire the next generation.
Summary: Suva Grammar’s depth across age groups, strong semifinal showings, and high-profile encouragement point to a bright future for the school’s Deans program as finals approach at the HFC Bank Stadium, with broad TV and streaming coverage helping to amplify the team’s momentum and community support. The coming weekends could mark the start of a new chapter in Suva Grammar’s rugby story.
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