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Fiji Rugby referee Tevita Rokovereni achieves another milestone
Tevita Rokovereni has achieved another milestone in being given the opportunity to officiate in the Shute Shield Sydney, NSW in Australia. He had previously been only the second Fijian (after James Bolabiu) to be part of the full World Rugby Men’s Sevens Series. The 33-year-old referee hopes to excel in the 15’s code and by […]
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Transparency and Support for Fijiana Players from the Fiji Rugby Football Union Trust Board
The Fiji Rugby Football Union Trust Board (FRFUTB) wishes to address the recent discourse around the payment of our Fijiana rugby players. We assure the public and, more importantly, our valued players, that all due payments have been fulfilled. This morning, FRFUTB members, Administrator and Finance met with team manager Vela Naucukidi and reviewed the payment processes, requisitions and vouchers. […]
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Raiwalui names Fiji Water Flying Fijians wider squad
Fiji Water Flying Fijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui has today announced a wider squad of 45 players for the upcoming July test series against Tonga on 22nd July 2023, Samoa on 29th July 2023, Japan on 5th August 2023, and pre-Rugby World Cup warm-up matches against France on 19th August 2023 and England on 26th […]
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Fijian Under-20 squad named for World Rugby Championship
Fiji Under-20 Head Coach Ifereimi Rawaqa has named an exciting 30-member squad for the World Rugby Championship to be held in South Africa later this month. Rawaqa said it has not been an easy selection for him and the coaches. “We would like to thank all the players who have been with us from the beginning […]
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Naitasiri battles it out against Nasinu in the Royal Tea Ranadi Final
Expect fireworks as the top two Royal Tea Ranadi teams go head-to-head in the Grand Finale at Ratu Cakobau Park on Saturday.Naitasiri and Nasinu have been promoted to the 2024 ANZ Marama Championship after successfully winning their semi-final games last week.Naitasiri defeated Northland 27-12 in the first Ranadi semi-final before Nasinu edged Lautoka 42-38 in […]
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Wallabies’ legends engage in first ever GIR Plus Mini Festival
Fiji-born Wallabies stars Lote Tuqiri and Radike Samo were present at the first ever Western Mini Festival organized by the Get Into Rugby Plus program at Saint Thomas Primary School in Lautoka today. The two were part of a delegation from Rugby Australia including Queensland Reds centre Izaac Henry, Daniel Miller of Rugby Australia and […]
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Ulunisau to make debut, Coach Male rings changes to the line-up
Fijiana 7s star play-maker Reapi Ulunisau will earn her first cap for the Vodafone Fijiana 15’s as the set faces Papua New Guinea in the Oceania Championship opener tomorrow. Head Coach Inoke Male has also made some significant changes to the side as he tests out all his players in the 32-member squad. Prominent Fijiana […]
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FRU mourns the loss of decorated Women’s Coach
The Fiji Rugby Union is mourning the loss of renowned Women’s Coach Elenoa Kunatuba earlier this week.The late Kunatuba was a valuable contributor to the growth of women’s rugby in the country, having coached teams at both the international and local levels.Fiji Rugby Operations Manager Sale Sorovaki who worked closely with Kunatuba during her time […]
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7’s trio join Vodafone Fijiana camp in Gold Coast
World Rugby Sevens DHL Impact Player of the Year, Reapi Ulunisau, Fijiana 7s captain Ana Naimasi and rugged forward Raijieli Daveua have joined the Vodafone Fijiana 15’s camp for Oceania Championship. The Inoke Male-coached side has arrived n Gold Coast and is set to turn to focus on defending the Oceania Championship title. After a […]
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Naibena impresses at ANZ Marama Champs
Suva winger Adivika Naibena is turning heads at the ANZ Marama Championship with an exceptional performance in the last few rounds. The 26-year-old returned from an injury after being away for nearly a year. This did not stop her from pursuing her rugby dreams which have also landed her employment. Naibena is in her fifth […]
