Rugby League

Support shown towards women ‘promising’

The Fiji National Rugby League (FNRL) women’s competition will commence this Saturday and FNRL chairperson Aporosa Lutunauga said the support shown towards the growth of the sport for women is promising. “The tournament will begin...

Breaking barriers | Australia backs FNRL Women’s Premiership competition

Australia is proud to partner with the National Rugby League and Fiji National Rugby League to support the FNRL Women’s Premiership competition. Australian Chargé d’Affaires, Stuart Watts thanked the officials for always supporting and developing women in the sport of rugby league. “I would like to thank the FNRL, NRL, coaches, staff, administrators and, of...

Silktails eye home victories

The Kaiviti Silktails are aiming to get back-to-back wins at home, when they face Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs this Saturday at Churchill Park in Lautoka. Silktails head coach Wes Naiqama said another big game awaits them this weekend and the players would give their best to get the full two points. “We turned it around last...

State of Origin: Blues blunders put Brad Fittler in firing line after Queensland heroics

Brad Fittler will have 80 minutes to coach for his job behind enemy lines after the Blues’ game one gambles backfired in the face of one of the gutsiest Queensland victories in State of Origin history. The Maroons finished the contest with 12 men on the field and players being added to the casualty ward...

29th May

Silktails fly over Penrith Brothers

Kaiviti Silktails avenged their round one loss to Penrith Brothers as they defeated them by 23-10 at the Prince Charles Park in Nadi on Saturday. The side got the job done without eight regular starting players who were unavailable on game-day due to injuries and suspensions. The win has increased their chances to make the...

28th May

FNRL takes necessary steps to grow sport

Fiji National Rugby League is taking necessary steps in growing the sport of rugby league in the country and Chairman Aporosa Lutunauga said it’s a step in the right direction. The FNRL has introduced a top eight competition this year that comprises of top rugby league teams around the country that runs parallel with the...

Panthers claim big victory

The Saru Dragons side continued with its winning run in the Fiji National Rugby League Super 8 competition with a close win against Police Sharks yesterday. The Lautoka-based side beat the Sharks 16-14 in round five of the competition at Sigatoka’s Lawaqa Park. Defending champion Nadera Panthers also registered a convincing 24-12 win over Vusu...

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