The Deans Trophy is the most prestigious and oldest award in the Fiji Secondary Schools sporting competitions. The annual competition was introduced in 1939 and is the oldest tournament in the Fiji rugby union. The trophy was first won by Queen Victoria School and it has been won the most by Queen Victoria School a record 24 times, and the current champion is Queen Victoria School (QVS). For sponsorship reasons it is currently known as Coke Super Deans Trophy.
History
In 2000 the Deans Trophy was renamed the Post Fiji Cup after the new sponsors Post Fiji and after a tumultuous season due to political upheavals, Lelean Memorial School of Nausori lifted the inaugural Post Fiji Cup in the U-19 grade beating Queen Victoria School in the final. Lelean had future Flying Fijians captain Akapusi Qera in their ranks whilst QVS had future Flying Fijians flanker Malakai Ravulo.
In 2001 Suva Grammar hoisted the Post Fiji Cup but affectionately known as the Deans trophy for the first time beating RKS 34 -10 at Lawaka Park, Sigatoka. Grammar had the services of future national reps Anthony Wise, Wame Lewaravu, Manoa Vosawai, Sakiusa Matadigo. In 2002 RKS, with Romuluse Ratukana, Kaitu Erasito, and Kitione Oscar avenged their loss by defeating surprise finalist from Suva, Ratu Sukuna Memorial School, who had the midfield pairing of future dual code international Waisale Sukanaveita and future musician Apimeleki Tuni as well as future NZ 7s and Junior All Blacks rep Viliame Waqaseduadua on the wing. In 2003 QVS recalimed the title after coming back in the dying stages of the game to beat the RKS team who had future Flying Fijians hooker Talemaitoga Tuapati in the front row, at the National Stadium. In 2004 Lelean drew with QVS who had future flying Fijians flyhalf Waisea Luveniyali whilst RKS shared the championship with Suva Grammar School in 2005. RKS had former Melbourne Storm flyer Sisa Waqa at flyhalf while Grammar had the services of Future Flying Fijians Tevita Cavubati and Ravai Fatiaki.Lelean won the title in 2006 thrashing Suva Grammar 27-5 in the final at the National Stadium. Lelean were led by future Flying Fijian fullback Iliesa Keresoni and their backline had too much class with the services of future Suva and Navy rep Kaminieli Neqisa and 7s reps Sakenasa Aca, Peni Rokodiva, Tomasi Mawi, Leone Ratulevu, Isikeli Vuruna and John Stewart.
QVS won the title in 2007 led by future Fiji 7s rep Waqabaca Kotobalavu, Flying Fijian fullback Kini Murimurivalu and Naitasiri halfback Koli Vunaki when they beat arch- rivals RKS 7-5 at the National Stadium. RKS had future Flying Fijian in Nemani Nagusa at No. 8.
Lelean won the title in 2008 beating a valiant RKS team 20-8 in the final at the National Stadium in Suva. This began a 3 year winning streak in the U19 Deans competition. Lelean was led by two massive props Waisea Nailago and Manasa Saulo in the frontrow whilst RKS had nippy halfback Henry Seniloli marshalling the Lododni brigade.
Lelean won the Deans Trophy in 2009 beating Nasinu Secondary 30-8 in a brutal match at the National Stadium. Nasinu had a fast backline with future Wallabies winger Marika Koroibete and French centre Virimi Vakatawa but Lelean's halves pairing of Ratu Seci Nawalowalo and Serupepeli Vularika guiding Leleans massive forward pack gave them the dominance. Lelean won the title a third time in 2010 beating 36-18 at Churchill Park, Lautoka. Lelean had a sparkling backline with future Flying Fijian Metuisela Talebula, and two future All Blacks in Joe Ravouvou and Seta Tamanivalu whilst RKS had the service of current Flying Fijians loose forward Viliame Mata and Naitasiri flyhalf Etonia Rokotuisawa. LMS rugby academy was starting to reap its benefits and other schools was starting to notice.
In 2011 the decision was made to lower the Deans Trophy Competition from Under 19 to Under 18. Hopes for the RKS U14 2006 dream team was shattered by this executive decision, after winning all their finals including the 2011 U19 but did not get to take the Title Trophy.
in 2011 QVS beat Nadi based Western giants Ratu Navula 19-13 at the National Stadium in the first Deans final to be played in the U18 grade. QVS had future Flying Fijians prop Mesake Doge in the front row and Emori Waqa at flyhal and Fiji Bati and Kaiviti silktails player Mosese Qionimacawa at wing.