FIJI SUN | THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016 | FIJISUN.COM.FJ SPORT 47 Ra High win U19 protest

WAISEA NASOKIA “The protest was against Navosa NADI Central College which was ruled in their favour on Monday after the a High School and Ratu Na- hearing at Ratu Navula College,” he vula College in Nadi will said. Rbattle it in the Western Zone The zone fi nals will see four Ratu Under-19 semifi nal at Lawaqa Navula College teams in action. Park, Sigatoka on Saturday. The They face arch rivals Natabua High winner will host Xavier College of School in the Under-15, U16 and Ba next week. This was confi rmed U17. In the feature match of the sea- yesterday by Fiji Secondary School son (U18) will see defending cham- Rugby Union executive Lionel Dan- pions Ratu Navula College take on ford. host Outrigger Cuvu College. He said this was after a protest was lodged last week by Ra High. Feedback: [email protected]

GROUND 1 TIME GRADE TEAMS PLAYING 10am U15 RATU NAVULA COLLEGE Vs NATABUA HIGH SCHOOL From left: R.C Manubhai product manager Shanil Patel, STIHL product specialist Brad Cathcart, Suva Rugby Union secretary 11.10am U16 RATU NAVULA COLLEGE Vs NATABUA HIGH SCHOOL Timoci Nakaruru and Suva rugby player Mosese Voka in Suva yesterday. Photo: Anasilini Ratuva 12.20pm U17 RATU NAVULA COLLEGE Vs NATABUA HIGH ESCOTT SHIELD SCHOOL 1.40pm U19 RATU NAVULA COLLEGE Vs RA HIGH SCHOOL (SEMI FINAL) 3pm U18 RATU NAVULA COLLEGE Vs OUTRIGGER CUVU $10K Boosts Suva Rugby COLLEGE ANASILINI RATUVA STIHL product specialist Brad we will continue to work together,” SUVA Cathcart echoed the same senti- Nakaruru added. ments and talked about their in- Edited by Leone Cabenatabua .C. Manubhai in partner- volvement with SRU. sports digest ship with STIHL donated “We would like to donate the Feedback: [email protected] R$10,000 to the Suva Rugby cheque to SRU, to support them Union yesterday. this year,” Cathcart said. Receiv- Video of RUGBY RUGBY LEAGUE R.C Manubhai product manager ing the cheque was Suva Rugby Shanil Patel said they were glad to Union secretary Timoci Nakaruru cheque Skipper Cup Nadi involve STIHL in this sponsorship. who acknowledged the support handover This Saturday’s matches: Macu- Nadi Zone rugby league team “We managed to get one of our from the two companies. ata v Naitasiri at All Saints School squad for training prominent brands to help donate “On behalf of the president of ground, Labasa; Vatukoula v Lau- Premier; Aisake Tunikula, Rusi- $10,000 towards the Suva Rugby SRU, I would like to take this op- toka at Theodore Park, Vatukoula; ate Saukuru, Maika Seru, Ilami Union Escott Shield competition,” portunity to thank RC Manubhai. Nadi v Suva at Prince Charles Park, Susu, Iosefo Vuki, Iona Varomusu, he said. This is not the fi rst year, they have Nadi; Nadroga v Malolo at Lawaqa Eremodo Tuni, Samu Naka, Ma- “We hope to continue this sup- been supporting us for the past Park, Sigatoka; Tavua v Tailevu naini Bale, Akuila Utoni, Etonia port in the future.” three to four seasons. We hope that at Garvey Park, Tavua; Namosi v Tagicaki, Simon Vakaloloma, Epeli Northland at Thomson Park, Na- Natagi, Kelemedi Silikiwai, Paula vua Tabui, Apisalome Saukuru, Ledua down. “We need the right people to do Ratumuri, Josateki Sovau, Kenneth Former Labasa Speaking to SUNsports yesterday the job and revive the local league Delai, Malakai Kavekalou,Viliame Dutt said there is a need to bring competition. BOXING Tabua. official calls for in new people so Labasa football “If there is a local league com- West Under-20: Apisai Bakani, Joseva could go to the next level. petition in Labasa surely it will The second amateur boxing pro- Lalawa, Taniela Waqavonovono, changes When contacted, Labasa Foot- be a great platform for players to gramme on August 6 at Cuvu Top, Peceli, Sitiveni Gauna, Josaia ball Association president, Riyaz develop their skills and also pro- Sigatoka at 1pm. Qoro, John Sevel, Colin Penijueli, PENI DRAUNA Khan did not wish to comment. vide opportunity for new players The offi cial weigh-in, medical Apimeleki Lutuimawi, Waqa, Jo- LABASA However, Khan said they would be to showcase their talents as well,” check-up and registration is from seva, Alipate, Josh Ratu, Ilaisa holding elections next Friday. he added 8am to 10am. Naulago, Suliasi Koroi, Paula Bete, ormer Labasa Football As- Dutt said despite the team reach- Edited by Leone Cabenatabua For more information please con- Apisai Nabou. sociation vice-president ing the semifi nals of the Vodafone tact Faiyaz Ali on 9587690 FRajesh Dutt has called the Fiji FACT their performance was Feedback: [email protected] current offi cials and coach to step not consistent. Feedback: [email protected]

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