Fiji National Rugby League competition

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.

Fiji National Rugby League Competition
SportRugby league
Instituted1992
Inaugural season1992
Number of teams16
Premiers Nadera Panthers (2022)
Most titles Nadera Panthers (15 titles)
Websitefijibati.com

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

Teams

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Eastern Conference Western Conference
Nasinu Zone Suva Zone Koicalevu Zone Navitilevu Zone
  Cunningham Titans   Fiji Navy Albatross   Kainiyahawa Tigers   BA Eagles
  Davuilevu Knights   Lami Steelers   Laselese Cowboys   Burenitu Cowboys
  Kinoya Sea Eagles   Lovoni Titans   Nadi Eels   Police Sharks White
  Kolimakawa Bulldogs   Nabua Broncos   Navatulevu Warriors   Namuaniwaqa Sea Eagles
  Makoi Bulldogs   Police Sharks   Ravoravo Rabbitohs   Namoli West Tigers
  Mataivalu   Serua Dragons   Sabeto Roosters   Saru Dragons
  Nadera Panthers   Suva City Storm   West Coast Storms   Yasawa Saints
  Veiyasana Knights   Topline Warriors
  USP Raiders   Vusu Raiders

Premiers

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FNRL Men's Vodafone Cup Grand Finals
Year Champions Score Runners-up Venue Ref.
1992   Nabua Broncos ?
1993   Nadera Panthers ?
1994   Nadera Panthers ?
1995   Nadera Panthers ?
1996   Nadera Panthers ?
1997   Nadera Panthers ?
Coral Coast Cowboys ?
1998   Nadera Panthers ?
1999   Nausori Bulldogs ?
2000 Lautoka Warriors ?
2001   Nadera Panthers ?
2002 QVS Sharks ?
2003   Nadera Panthers ?
2004   Nadera Panthers ?
2005   Nadera Panthers ?
2006   Nadera Panthers ?
2007   Nadera Panthers 28–11   Nabua Broncos HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
2008   Nadera Panthers 14–12   Nabua Broncos HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
2009 ? ?
2010   Sabeto Roosters 15–14   Saru Dragons HFC Bank Stadium, Suva[4]
2011   Nadera Panthers 22–18   Namatakula Tigers HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
2012   Makoi Bulldogs 12–10   Sabeto Roosters HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
2013   Sabeto Roosters 27–18   Saru Dragons Churchill Park, Lautoka
2014   Saru Dragons 20–18   Makoi Bulldogs Churchill Park, Lautoka
2015   Sabeto Roosters 16–6   Nabua Broncos HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
2016   Police Sharks 18–10   Burenitu Cowboys Prince Charles Park, Nadi
2017   Sabeto Roosters 12–8   Ravoravo Rabbitohs Prince Charles Park, Nadi
2018   Ravoravo Rabbitohs 16–14   Police Sharks Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka
2019   Ravoravo Rabbitohs 22–10   Army Bears Churchill Park, Lautoka
2020   Police Sharks 18–16*   Coastline Roos Albert Park, Suva
2021
Season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2022   Nadera Panthers 16–10   Saru Dragons Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka [17]

See also

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References

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  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.