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Fiji play in the Pacific Nations Cup, the Nations Championship and the Rugby World Cup. They’ve won the Pacific Nations Cup seven times since 2013. 

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Fiji News

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World Ranking

Fiji are currently 9th in the World Rugby Rankings. Their highest ever ranking was 7th in September 2023.

Ranking Over Time

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2003
2015
2026

Fiji Matches

Sat 4 Jul, 2026
Round 1
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Round 1
24
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39
FT
Wales Wales
Cardiff City Stadium
Sat 11 Jul, 2026
Round 2
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Round 2
06:10
England England
Hill Dickinson Stadium
Sat 18 Jul, 2026
Round 3
Fiji Fiji
Round 3
06:10
Scotland Scotland
Scottish Gas Murrayfield

Fiji Rugby Team Players

Fiji Forwards

Name
Position
Eroni Mawi
Eroni Mawi
Prop
Peni Ravai
Peni Ravai
Prop
Livai Natave
Livai Natave
Prop
Mesake Doge
Mesake Doge
Prop
Tevita Ikanivere
Tevita Ikanivere
Hooker
Sam Matavesi
Sam Matavesi
Hooker
Zuriel Togiatama
Zuriel Togiatama
Hooker
Tim Hoyt
Tim Hoyt
Prop
Isoa Nasilasila
Isoa Nasilasila
Lock
Mesake Vocevoce
Mesake Vocevoce
Lock
Temo Mayanavanua
Temo Mayanavanua
Lock
Tevita Ratuva
Tevita Ratuva
Lock
Lekima Tagitagivalu
Lekima Tagitagivalu
Lock
Kitione Salawa
Kitione Salawa
Back Row
Fiji Rugby Team
Pita Sowakula
Back Row
Elia Canakaivata
Elia Canakaivata
Back Row
Fiji Rugby Team
Peceli Yato
Back Row
Fiji Rugby Team
Sam Wye

Fiji Backs

Name
Position
Frank Lomani
Frank Lomani
Scrum Half
Simione Kuruvoli
Simione Kuruvoli
Scrum Half
Caleb Muntz
Caleb Muntz
Fly Half
Isaiah Ravula
Isaiah Ravula
Fly Half
Semi Radradra
Semi Radradra
Outside Back
Jiuta Wainiqolo
Jiuta Wainiqolo
Outside Back
Levani Botia
Levani Botia
Centre
Vilimoni Botitu
Vilimoni Botitu
Centre
Kalaveti Ravouvou
Kalaveti Ravouvou
Centre
Josua Tuisova
Josua Tuisova
Outside Back
Salesi Rayasi
Salesi Rayasi
Outside Back
Vuate Karawalevu
Vuate Karawalevu
Outside Back
Sikeli Rabitu
Sikeli Rabitu
Outside Back
Selestino Ravutaumada
Selestino Ravutaumada
Outside Back

Fiji Tournaments

Fiji National Rugby Union Team: The Flying Fijians

Fiji National Rugby Union Team: The Flying Fijians

The Fiji rugby team is one of the southern hemisphere’s greatest sides. Nicknamed the ‘Flying Fijians’ by their fans, they compete in the Pacific Nations Cup, the Nations Championship and the Rugby World Cup.

Explore Fiji’s rugby history, record and more right here on this page. Discover the team’s upcoming fixtures and latest results, or learn about the greatest players from the past and present Fiji rugby squads. 

Fiji at the Pacific Nations Cup

The Fiji rugby team is one of the sides that compete for the Pacific Nations Cup. Formerly known as the Pacific Tri-Nations, Fiji have participated in the tournament since its inception in 1982. Over the years, the team has established an impressive record in both formats. 

Between 1982 and 2005, Fiji won nine Pacific Tri-Nations. This figure makes them the tournament’s second-most successful nation – Samoa (including appearances as Western Samoa) claimed 11 victories. 

In 2006, the Pacific Tri Nations was replaced by the IRB Pacific 5 Nations, which was then renamed the Pacific Nations Cup. Since then, the Flying Fijians have dominated the competition.

In total, Fiji have claimed seven Pacific Nations Cup titles. Their most successful streak occurred between 2015 and 2018, when they secured four back-to-back wins. 

Fiji at the Rugby World Cup

With the exception of 1995, the Fiji rugby team has competed in every Rugby World Cup – 1995 was the only year they failed to qualify. Fiji’s best Rugby World Cup finishes were in 1987, 2007 and 2023, when they reached the quarter finals.

In 1987, the Flying Fijians progressed to the quarter finals based on tries scored; they were in a closely contested pool where Fiji, Italy and Argentina all claimed one win apiece. Fiji then faced France in the quarter finals, where they were eliminated 31-16.

In 2007, the Fiji rugby team enjoyed their most successful Rugby World Cup. They won three pool-stage matches including one of the tournament’s biggest upsets: their 38-34 victory over Wales. They met South Africa in the quarter finals and crashed out with a 37-20 defeat.

More recently, Fiji impressed at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Even though they suffered a shock defeat against Portugal in their final pool game, they defeated both Australia and Georgia in order to reach the quarter-finals. Here, they mounted a valiant second-half comeback against England – this quarter-final clash ended in a 30-24 defeat. 

In contrast, Fiji’s worst Rugby World Cup finish was in 1991. This was the only tournament in which the team failed to win a single match.

The History of the Fiji Rugby Team

Rugby union in Fiji dates back to the 1880s, when the sport was introduced to Fijians by European soldiers. These European soldiers founded a union in 1913 and went on to contest the country’s first representative match against New Zealand.

Two years later, in 1915, the Fiji Native Union was created and the sport’s popularity grew. Over the next two decades, Fiji played in test series against Tonga and toured New Zealand. 

Post-war, Fiji began to progress and improve their game. They beat the New Zealand Māori in 1951 and 1957, and toured to Australia in 1952 and 1954. Several milestones followed: they completed their first tour of Europe in 1964; thrashed the Barbarians 29-9 in 1971; and defeated the British Lions 25-21 in 1977.

In the modern era, the Fiji national rugby union team has continued to dominate. Today, rugby union is the country’s most popular sport. Fiji currently boasts around 80,000 players – an impressive figure for a population of 925,000.

FAQs

Who is the current Fiji head coach?

The current head coach of Fiji is Senirusi Seruvakula. He’s the interim head coach and succeeded Mick Byrne in April 2026.

Who is the captain of Fiji?

Tevita Ikanivere is the current captain of Fiji.

When was Fiji's national rugby side founded?

The Fiji national rugby team was founded in 1924. In that year, the team played in its first ever international fixture, defeating Western Samoa 6-0.

What is Fiji’s biggest defeat in rugby union?

Fiji’s biggest defeat in rugby union came in June 2005. The team was beaten 91-0 by New Zealand in Auckland.

Who has scored the most points for Fiji?

Nicky Little has scored the most points for Fiji. He scored 670 points in 71 matches between 1996 and 2011.

Which player has the most caps for Fiji?

Fiji’s record appearance-maker is Nicky Little. He represented Fiji 71 times between 1996 and 2011.

What is Fiji’s best finish at the Rugby World Cup?

Fiji’s best finish at the Rugby World Cup is losing quarter finalists. They’ve reached this stage of the competition on three occasions (1987, 2007 and 2023).

Who is Fiji’s all-time leading try scorer?

Vereniki Goneva is Fiji’s all-time leading try-scorer. He crossed the whitewash 22 times between 2007 and 2019.

Where do Fiji play their home rugby matches?

Fiji traditionally play their home matches at ANZ National Stadium.

What colours do Fiji play in?

Fiji traditionally play in a home kit that consists of a white jersey with black shorts and black and white hooped socks. Meanwhile, the team’s away kit has changed substantially over the years. It used to be a white and black hooped shirt with white shorts and hooped socks. However, in recent years, the team’s away jerseys have used patterns similar to those found on Masi cloths.

Who are the most famous players to represent Fiji in rugby?

The most famous players to play XV-a-side rugby for Fiji include Nicky Little, Rupeni Caucaunibuca, Seru Rabeni and Semi Radradra.
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