Five-Year Wait Ends as Lomary Secondary School Reaches Under-18 Rugby Semi-Finals

After a determined five-year effort, Lomary Secondary School has finally secured a spot in the Weet-Bix Raluve Under-18 semi-finals. This breakthrough achievement marks a significant milestone for the school's rugby program, which has consistently fallen short of reaching this stage in previous seasons.

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We have been trying to reach the semi-finals. We have been trying for five years now.

Lomary captain Emma Lebanese expressed her pride in the team's accomplishment, stating that reaching the final four has been a goal they have strived for over half a decade. She highlighted the team's unwavering determination to make history this season as a key motivator throughout their campaign.

"It's just the beginning of our journey. That was the motivation for the girls. We just wanted a win so that we could go up to the semi-finals," Lebanese said. Despite the success, she emphasized that the team's work is far from over and that they are already focusing on identifying and improving their weaknesses.

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It’s just the beginning of our journey. That was the motivation for the girls. We just wanted a win so that we could go up to the semi-finals.

The team is now shifting its attention to rigorous preparations for the upcoming semi-final showdown against Sila Central College. The match, a crucial step towards a potential national championship title, will be held at Churchill Park in Lautoka. Fans can watch the game live on VITI+ for a fee.

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We will see our weaknesses and we will work on that.