History
The franchise was one of four original teams created for the inaugural Colonial Cup in 2004. Suva Highlanders lost 26-21 to Coastal Stallions in the Grand final of the 2004 Colonial Cup. Northern Sharks were added to the 2005 competition, previously the Northern Division had belonged to the Suva franchise. Suva Highlanders won the Grand final with a 35-27 win over Western Crusaders. Suva Highlanders made the Grand final again in 2006 but lost 29-15 to Coastal Stallions in a tough encounter.
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