Yasawa Women Overcome Challenges Ahead of Championship Final

Despite a challenging journey, the Yasawa Women's rugby team is poised for the Royal Tea Ranadi Championship final, with coach Tuliana Ragadi emphasizing that the hurdles have forged a stronger bond within the squad. The team earned their spot in the championship match with a resounding 90-17 win over the Northern Bulls in the semifinals, a victory that underscored their dominance but also highlighted areas needing refinement.

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Our preparations from the quarterfinal until now haven’t been easy, but we have weathered it together as a team and we have one more giant ahead of us this Friday.

Ragadi acknowledged that preparations from the quarterfinals onward have been demanding. "Our preparations from the quarterfinal until now haven’t been easy, but we have weathered it together as a team and we have one more giant ahead of us this Friday," she stated. While pleased with the semifinal performance, Ragadi stressed the importance of addressing remaining weaknesses before the final clash.

Looking ahead to Friday's decider, Yasawa aims to conclude a successful season by clinching the Ranadi Cup title. The coach recognized the high caliber of competition throughout the tournament, noting that every opponent has been well-prepared. "Every team we faced this year were tough teams that prepared well, but then again when the whistle blows that’s when you’ll see the team that prepared well," Ragadi commented.

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We have some areas we still need to work on from the semifinals that we will need to improve in the final.

The Ranadi and Vodafone Vanu Championship final will be broadcast live on FBC Sports, offering fans a chance to witness Yasawa's quest for the championship title.

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Every team we faced this year were tough teams that prepared well, but then again when the whistle blows that’s when you’ll see the team that prepared well.