Fiji National Rugby League competition

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Fiji National Rugby League Competition
Sport Rugby league
Instituted1992
Inaugural season1992
Number of teams 16
PremiersNadera Panthers (2022)
Most titlesNadera Panthers (15 titles)
Website fijibati.com

The Fiji National Rugby League runs the national domestic rugby league competition in Fiji. Known as the Vodafone Cup, the competition features 32 teams across two conferences, each with two zones. The competition was formed in 1998, and has been Fiji's top level rugby league competition ever since.

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The Sabeto Roosters are the current Premier Grade champions. The West Fiji Dolphins are reigning champions at Under 16 level.

Teams

Eastern ConferenceWestern Conference
Nasinu ZoneSuva ZoneKoicalevu ZoneNavitilevu Zone
Cunningham TitansFiji Navy AlbatrossKainiyahawa TigersBA Eagles
Davuilevu KnightsLami SteelersLaselese CowboysBurenitu Cowboys
Kinoya Sea EaglesLovoni TitansNadi EelsPolice Sharks White
Kolimakawa BulldogsNabua BroncosNavatulevu WarriorsNamuaniwaqa Sea Eagles
Makoi BulldogsPolice SharksRavoravo RabbitohsNamoli West Tigers
MataivaluSerua DragonsSabeto RoostersSaru Dragons
Nadera PanthersSuva City StormWest Coast StormsYasawa Saints
Veiyasana KnightsTopline Warriors
USP RaidersVusu Raiders

Premiers

FNRL Men's Vodafone Cup Grand Finals
YearChampionsScoreRunners-upVenueRef.
1992Nabua Broncos ?
[1]
1993Nadera Panthers ?
1994Nadera Panthers ?
1995Nadera Panthers ?
1996Nadera Panthers ?
1997Nadera Panthers ?
Coral Coast Cowboys ?
1998Nadera Panthers ?
1999Nausori Bulldogs ?
2000Lautoka Warriors ?
2001Nadera Panthers ?
2002QVS Sharks ?
2003Nadera Panthers ?
2004Nadera Panthers ?
2005Nadera Panthers ?
2006Nadera Panthers ?
2007Nadera Panthers28–11Nabua Broncos HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
[2]
2008Nadera Panthers14–12Nabua Broncos HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
[3]
2009 ? ?
2010 Sabeto Roosters 15–14Saru Dragons HFC Bank Stadium, Suva [4]
[5]
2011Nadera Panthers22–18Namatakula Tigers HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
[6]
2012Makoi Bulldogs12–10 Sabeto Roosters HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
[7]
2013 Sabeto Roosters 27–18Saru Dragons Churchill Park, Lautoka
[8]
2014Saru Dragons20–18Makoi Bulldogs Churchill Park, Lautoka
[9]
2015 Sabeto Roosters 16–6Nabua Broncos HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
2016Police Sharks18–10Burenitu Cowboys Prince Charles Park, Nadi
2017 Sabeto Roosters 12–8Ravoravo Rabbitohs Prince Charles Park, Nadi
2018Ravoravo Rabbitohs16–14Police Sharks Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka
2019Ravoravo Rabbitohs22–10Army Bears Churchill Park, Lautoka
2020Police Sharks18–16*Coastline Roos Albert Park, Suva
2021
Season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2022Nadera Panthers16–10Saru Dragons Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka [17]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Chand, Christopher (3 August 2008). "Panthers Target Another Record". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  2. ↑ Rabuku, Otilly (15 July 2007). "Hard work pays off for Panthers". Fiji Times.
  3. ↑ Tumoi, Imanueli (15 August 2008). "Nadera Wins Grand Final". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  4. ↑ Bola, Vuniwaqa (5 September 2010). "Sabeto Roosters 'Unpredictable'". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  5. ↑ Singh, Zanzeer (4 September 2014). "Roosters bank on experience". Fiji Times. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  6. ↑ Bola, Vuniwaqa (17 September 2011). "Panthers Reign Again". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  7. ↑ Bola, Vuniwaqa (16 September 2012). "Glory For The Bulldogs". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  8. ↑ Daucakacaka, Jale (24 August 2013). "Roosters deny Dragons". FBC News. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  9. ↑ Malo, Maciu (14 September 2014). "Dragons win FNRL Top 8 title". Fiji Times. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  10. ↑ Mannan, Justine (27 September 2015). "Vodafone Cup Goes Roosters' Way". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  11. ↑ "Fiji National Rugby League Grand Final Day Results". asiapacificrl.com. 24 September 2016. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  12. ↑ Tavaga, Meli (5 August 2017). "Sabeto wins Vodafone Cup". FBC News. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  13. ↑ "Ravoravo win 2018 Fiji Vodafone Cup". asiapacificrl.com. 25 June 2018. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  14. ↑ Naikaso, Filipe (10 August 2019). "Ravoravo Rabbitohs defend Vodafone Cup title". FBC News. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  15. ↑ Tavi, Karalaini (28 November 2020). "Police Shark crowned Vodafone Cup champions". FBC News. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  16. ↑ Tani, Karalaini (10 September 2021). "No Vodafone Cup this year". FBC News. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  17. ↑ League, Asia Pacific Rugby (2022-09-11). "Nadera Panthers end 11 year drought to win Vodafone Cup". Asia Pacific Rugby League. Retrieved 2023-02-14.


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