Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School’s under-15 rugby side will put their unbeaten run on the line this week as they clash with Queen Victoria School in the Deans Trophy semifinal.
The Vatuwaqa-based MGM have swept their zone undefeated and continued their momentum into the national quarterfinals with a commanding 34-5 win over Lelean last weekend. This group, which fell short in last year’s under-14 final to Ratu Kadavulevu School, is keen to go one better in 2025.
Head coach Tomasi Rasoki says the challenge ahead is MGM’s stiffest yet. “At the moment we’re just preparing ourselves for another game this week, and it’s going to be a tough one because we’re going to meet the rivalry from QVS. They want to win too, but we’ll try our best and see what we can do,” he said. He also acknowledged that, while they performed well last weekend, there are still areas to improve.
The 2025 Vodafone Raluve and Deans semifinals are set for this Saturday, with games spread across HFC Bank Stadium, Buckhurst Park and Bidesi Ground. Selected matches will be broadcast live on FBC Sports and FBC 2, and overseas viewers can watch live on vitiplus for 59FJD.
Rising from a strong season, MGM’s young side will look to translate their zone dominance into a high-stakes knockout win, aiming to reach the Deans final and push Fiji’s youth rugby forward. The MGM-QVS semifinal promises to be a standout tie, pitting MGM’s recent form and hunger against QVS’s traditional strength and depth.
What to watch:
– MGM will rely on their cohesive running rugby and disciplined defense to counter QVS’s often physical, structured approach.
– The semifinal offers a pivotal platform for MGM’s generation to press their claim as one of Fiji’s emerging rugby programs.
– Fans can catch the action live on FBC platforms, with international viewers able to subscribe via vitiplus.
Summary: MGM’s U-15 side carries an unbeaten record into a high-pressure Deans semifinal against Queen Victoria School, fueled by last weekend’s quarterfinal win and last year’s near-miss in the U-14 final. A strong coaching message and robust development pathway position MGM to challenge for a breakthrough result and a place in the final.
Possible added note: If you’re covering the event, highlight how centralizing semifinals across multiple venues aims to boost logistics, medical support, and broadcast reach, reflecting a broader push to grow and showcase Fiji’s youth rugby talent. Positive momentum for Fiji’s secondary-school rugby continues to build as more games reach wider audiences.
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