Fiji National Rugby League competition explained

Fiji National Rugby League Competition
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Founded:1992
Inaugural:1992
Ceotag:CEO
Teams:16
Championtag:Premiers
Champion: Nadera Panthers
Season:2022
Most Champs: Nadera Panthers
Count:15

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.

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

Teams

Eastern Conference! colspan="2"
Western Conference
Nasinu ZoneSuva ZoneKoicalevu ZoneNavitilevu 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

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?
2000Lautoka Warriors?
2001 Nadera Panthers?
2002QVS Sharks?
2003 Nadera Panthers?
2004 Nadera Panthers?
2005 Nadera Panthers?
2006 Nadera Panthers?
2007 Nadera Panthers28–11 Nabua BroncosHFC Bank Stadium, Suva
2008 Nadera Panthers14–12 Nabua BroncosHFC Bank Stadium, Suva
2009??
2010 Sabeto Roosters15–14 Saru DragonsHFC Bank Stadium, Suva[1]
2011 Nadera Panthers22–18 Namatakula TigersHFC Bank Stadium, Suva
2012 Makoi Bulldogs12–10 Sabeto RoostersHFC Bank Stadium, Suva
2013 Sabeto Roosters27–18 Saru DragonsChurchill Park, Lautoka
2014 Saru Dragons20–18 Makoi BulldogsChurchill Park, Lautoka
2015 Sabeto Roosters16–6 Nabua BroncosHFC Bank Stadium, Suva
2016 Police Sharks18–10 Burenitu CowboysPrince Charles Park, Nadi
2017 Sabeto Roosters12–8 Ravoravo RabbitohsPrince Charles Park, Nadi
2018 Ravoravo Rabbitohs16–14 Police SharksLawaqa Park, Sigatoka
2019 Ravoravo Rabbitohs22–10 Army BearsChurchill Park, Lautoka
2020 Police Sharks18–16* Coastline RoosAlbert Park, Suva
2021
2022 Nadera Panthers16–10 Saru DragonsLawaqa Park, Sigatoka[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bola . Vuniwaqa . 5 September 2010 . Sabeto Roosters 'Unpredictable' . 3 January 2022 . Fiji Sun.
  2. Web site: League . Asia Pacific Rugby . 2022-09-11 . Nadera Panthers end 11 year drought to win Vodafone Cup . 2023-02-14 . Asia Pacific Rugby League . en-US.