Rugby league in Fiji

Rugby league is a popularFact|date=September 2008 team sport played in Fiji since 1992 when the country was included in the World Sevens.

Popularity

The Fijian rugby league competition is a healthy and progressing competitionFact|date=September 2008.

The competition consists of nine teams. There are rumors of expansion to 10 in 2005/2006Fact|date=September 2008.

The administration of rugby league in Fiji has focused more on building the skills base of their players to the levels of the larger Rugby League nations rather than those they're used to playing in the Pacific Cup or Pacific Rim ChampionshipFact|date=September 2008.

Fiji National Rugby League (FNRL)

The Fiji National Rugby League Competition is comprised of the following teams:

Eastern Conference:
*Nabua Broncos
*Tailevu Rabbitohs
*Dee Cees Nadera Panthers
*Mango Bay Cowboys
*Makoi Bulldogs
*Hiway Stabilzers QVS Sharks

Western Conference:
*Nadi Eels
*Saru Dragons
*"Vaturu Roosters" (in formation)
*"Lautoka Crushers" (in formation)
*"Namoli Knights" (in formation)

The National Team

Notable Players

Fiji has produced some of the finest rugby league players in the worldFact|date=September 2008. Notable examples include Lote Tuqiri and Petero Civoniceva, both of whom have played for Australia in international test matches, Queensland in the State of Origin series and the Brisbane Broncos in Australian club grand final victories.

ee also

* Fiji national rugby league team
* Sport in Fiji

External links

* [http://www.playtheball.com/rlwc00/country/fiji.asp Fiji history from playtheball.com]