Fiji

[sportsmad]

i was reading that fiji want lote tuquri to play for fiji in the pacific cup. the exposure to the tournament that this would bring would be great. it would go a long way to ensuring a television deal.

[Druzik]

Aug 14, 2009 10:47:40 GMT 10 sportsmad said:

i was reading that fiji want lote tuquri to play for fiji in the pacific cup. the exposure to the tournament that this would bring would be great. it would go a long way to ensuring a television deal.

But Lote is not registered with any rugby league parties... he is still under contract in the Rugby Union in the Shute shield. Its only his Wallabies contract that was torn up... Lote is playing this weekend for union.

[sportsmad]

i wonder how long that would be for. if hes looking at a comeback to the nrl a club would probably sign him before the end of the year. he wants to play for fiji in the union world cup in a couple of years to help out fiji (or to just be in it) so he acknowleges his background. while a few things would have to come into place its not out of the question...

[arh21980]

Josh Perry needs your help!!
Manly Sea Eagles
Friday, August 21, 2009

Josh is calling on all fans to help him support Fiji Rugby League by donating old football boots that will go to young adults and children in Fiji who otherwise would be playing barefoot...

"I saw first hand a few years back how much the Fijians love their Rugby League when visiting some villages but with all the civil unrest and poverty in their country footwear for playing sport is a luxury" Josh said.

"Would be great for Sea Eagles players and fans to join together and help people less fortunate than us, so bring your old boots to Brookvale Oval Sunday August 30 and go in the draw to win some great prizes on the day" A collection point will be set up the northern end of the ground for donations.

[arh21980]

Aug 14, 2009 16:09:34 GMT 10 sportsmad said:

i wonder how long that would be for. if hes looking at a comeback to the nrl a club would probably sign him before the end of the year. he wants to play for fiji in the union world cup in a couple of years to help out fiji (or to just be in it) so he acknowleges his background. while a few things would have to come into place its not out of the question...

MIght be signing with the rorters I mean the roosters. And has been mentioned that he would prefer to stay in Sydney.

[Druzik]

www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=136601

Millard eyes Bati

Sunday, January 03, 2010

RYAN Millard wants to don the Fiji Bati jumper again after making his debut in the national colours during the Pacific Cup last year.

The Australian-based player whose mother is from Nayau in Lau, ultimately aims to earn a spot in the national side for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.

"To play in the next world cup with the Bati would be the ultimate but to have my brother (Darryl) playing alongside would be something special," he said.

"As my older brother, he has always been the one I look up to and seeing him play for Fiji made me try that little bit harder to play for Fiji as well."

Millard, who is in the country to spend his holiday season alongside Bati, Kevin Naiqama, said his experience with the side was incredible.

The former Newtown Jets (the feeder club for the Sydney Roosters) player said with the experience gained he hopes to play in the NRL competition this year.

"I had a great six weeks and really hope I get to do it again. As long as I keep getting picked and I'm injury free I will always be available to play for Fiji," Millard said.

"The experience as a Bati has given me a lot of confidence in my game, which will hopefully help me to really push for a start in the NRL (National Rugby League) this year.

"It was a bit of an up and down year (2009) but finishing it off playing for Fiji was awesome.

"I'm with the Dragons (Saint Illawara) this year in their NSW (New South Wales) Cup side so hopefully I can make their NRL side."

[Druzik]

www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=137440

Cash injection for league
Emoni Rokomoce Narawa
Thursday, January 14, 2010


THE Rugby League International Federation has injected the Fiji National Rugby League with a timely boost today when the governing body approved funds for administrative purposes.

The RLIF offered $100,000 to the FNRL for a period of three years in the build up to the 2013 RLWC in England.

RLIF representative David Nissen said this should help improve the level of rugby league in the country.

Nissen said the Fiji Bati team showed huge potential on the international stage and such funding should lift the standard to another level.

The Wes Naiqama-captained Fiji side reached the RLWC semi-final in 2008. Nissen believes Fiji has a brighter future ahead of them.

"I'm here to approve all the funding. It's a boost to the sport. Funds would be used in the general management and also the administration of rugby league."

He said the main objective of providing such funds was to help Fiji compete at top level of competition locally and internationally.

"In response to what we offer, we hope that FNRL will lift its development program to another level, improve all domestic competitions and also increase participation of players locally. It'll be a period of three years only," Nissen said.

"It's our aim and objective to lift the Pacific Island teams to another level. We also want to maintain the interest of the current players and also attract the interest of upcoming players," he said.

FNRL is yet to name its new general manager who will work closely with the organization/promotion of the sport in the country.