Tickets for the Vodafone Deans Championship and Weet-Bix Raluve semifinals are flying off the shelves as Suva prepares to host a centralised playoff day this Saturday at HFC Bank Stadium, Buckhurst Park, and Bidesi Ground. Grandstand tickets are priced at 30, with concrete embankment at 20 and grass seating at 10, and fans are urged to secure online seats early to avoid missing out on a full day of school rugby action.
Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union vice president Biu Colati said all seven games at the HFC Bank Stadium and Buckhurst Park will be broadcast live on FBC Sports, giving fans nationwide a chance to follow the semifinals. Colati also stressed the importance of arriving early and purchasing tickets ahead of time.
“Some fans have already bought finals tickets, and all seating areas are selling out fast. We cannot guarantee there will be tickets left on the day,” he noted. He added that stadium capacity is being monitored in partnership with the Occupational Health and Safety department, and if full capacity is reached on game day, gates will close to ensure safety.
The semifinals lineup across the venues includes:
HFC Bank Stadium
– 9:00 am: U14 – Queen Victoria School v Lelean Memorial
– 10:10 am: Raluve U16 – SMC v DCC
– 11:20 am: U16 – GHS v MBHS
– 12:40 pm: U17 – SGS v LMS
– 2:20 pm: Raluve U18 – Natabua v MGM
– 3:30 pm: Deans U18 – NSS v Natabua
– 5:00 pm: SGS v RKS
Buckhurst Park
– 8:30 am: U14 – SGS v MBHS
– 9:40 am: U15 – MGM v QVS
– 11:00 am: U16 Raluve – ACS v RLC
– 12:10 pm: U16 Deans – RKS v SGS
– 1:30 pm: U18 Raluve – MUA v JWHS
– 2:40 pm: U17 Deans – RKS v Ba Pro
– 4:10 pm: U19 – TNC v RNC
Bidesi Park
– 10:00 am: U15 – RKS v SGS
– 11:30 am: U19 – NSS v QVS
Broader context and value:
– Centralising the semifinals in Suva is designed to streamline logistics, improve medical and ground management, and make it easier for families to follow multiple games, while also expanding live broadcast coverage to a national audience.
– The echoed push for greater televised access highlights a growing commitment to developing Fiji’s school rugby by giving players across grades enhanced exposure and recognition.
What to expect and tips for spectators:
– Tickets are moving quickly, so buying online in advance is strongly advised.
– Gates may close if capacity is reached on game day, so arriving early is wise.
– Stay tuned to official channels for the latest ticketing updates and spectator guidelines, and plan to watch multiple games through FBC Sports.
Summary: Suva hosts a packed day of Deans and Raluve semifinals across three venues, with tickets selling fast, a strong emphasis on safety capacity, and all games being broadcast to fans nationwide. The centralized Suva schedule aims to boost logistics, medical coverage, and broadcast reach, while offering a festival-like atmosphere for Fiji’s school rugby community. Positive momentum for youth development and increased visibility for players across grades is a key takeaway.
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