The 2023 Fijian Cup International Rugby League tournament kicked off in style at Sigatoka’s Lawaqa Park yesterday.
This year’s tournament features 24 teams including 16 men’s and eight women’s teams. Seven international teams have made their way to Fiji for the event which boasts a prize purse of $50,000. Fiji National Rugby League CEO Don Natabe has applauded Tourism HQ for choosing Fiji as a sporting tour destination.
“We’d like to thank Mr Richard Henry at Tourism HQ for having the foresight to develop what will be the gateway for rugby league nines to earn its respect in international rugby league,” said natabe.
We also thank our broadcast partners Fiji Television, Fox Sports, Sky Sports New Zealand and naming rights partner APCO for their investment and support of the game,” Natabe added.
The tournament, wholly owned by Tourism HQ, launched its second year at the fabulous Fijian Resort on Yanuca island in Nadroga on Thursday with seven international teams arriving into Fiji. “We’re incredibly excited for the Fijian Cup Nines this year!!”
Tourism HQ CEO Rich Henry said. A good turnout was recorded one day one as fans came out in numbers to witness some electrifying rugby league action. National rugby league players, who recently took part at the Pacific Games, are also participating at the tournament in Sigatoka.
Results
Men’s: Police Sharks 26-6 Brighton Roosters, Nadera Panthers 30-0 Northcole Tigers, Southern City Cowboys 22-20 Namoli West Tigers, Yowies 0-28 Saru Dragons, Police Sharks 12-20 One Three Eight, Nadera Panthers 11-4 Davuilevu Knights, Southern City Cowboys 14-18 Vusu Raiders, Yowies 10-8 Ravoravo Rabbitohs, One Three Eight 10–8 Yasawa Saints, Northcole Tigers 15-7 Davuilevu Knights, Brighton Roosters 4-10 One Three Eight, Namoli West Tigers 13-13 Vusu Raiders;
Women’s: Police Blue 24-14 Howick Hornets, Howick Hornets 15-0 Namosi Highlanders, Yasawa Saints 0-20 Vusu Raiders, Howick Hornets 15-21 Namoli West Tigers, Vusu Raiders 8-4 Middle-Woman Steelers, Middle-Women Steelers 25-0 Yasawa Saints.
