The Ratu Kadavulevu School Eels Under-19 side sent out a warning to other schools in the Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby League Vodafone competition after defeating Sila Tiger 44-4 to retain the Tanoa Challenge trophy last Saturday.
The challenge from Sila Tigers came in round three of the Eastern Zone Secondary Schools Rugby League Competition.
FSSRL marketing officer Laisiasa Corerega said the delay of round two had given schools time to prepare and he was happy to see good performance from the RKS Eels in maintaining their title.
“The extra week of training had really paid off but hats off to Sila Tigers for taking up the challenge,” he said.
Corerega said he was happy to see strong performances from new teams such as Vashi Muni Eels that defeated Lami Steelers 22-13 in the under-17 division.
“This shows that rugby league is slowly becoming a go-to sport in schools around Fiji.”
Other results:
U19
Nasinu Panthers 36-6 Rewa Bulldogs
RSMS Titans 12-18 Lomary Sharks
Nabua Broncos 18-14 SHC Saints
Namosi Warriors 10-16 Lelean Bati
U17
Sila Tigers 19-12 Dudley Storms
Lomaivuna 4-20 Naiyala Rabbitohs
Kalabu Roosters 8-10 AOG Sea Eagles
Nasinu Panthers 40-0 Bau College Bears
Lelean Bati 26-12 Noco Rabbitohs
U15
Lelean Bati 26-10 Nabua Broncos
Dudley Storms 0-22 Sila Tigers
Namosi Warriors 4-4 LDS Saints
Rt Laitianara College Sharks 4-34 Rishikul Raiders
Nasinu Panthers 20-6 Naitasiri Warriors
RKS Eels 18-12 RSMS Titans.
