The Tailevu rugby team has successfully defended the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy after defeating Tavua by 24 points to 13.

Tailevu were leading in the first half by 17 points to 10.

Tailevu showed that their strength was through divine intervention, which brought them through the six challenges.

The Farebrother Sullivan trophy will now spend Christmas and New Year in Tailevu, before the new year challenges begin.