THE Fiji National Rugby League (FNRL) has made a monumental breakthrough, clearing 85 per cent of its outstanding debt, a milestone announced by FNRL executive chairman Rajesh Singh during the unveiling of the Vodafone Fiji Bati and Fiji Bulikula teams last week.
“We have paid 85pc of our debts now, we are so proud of each staff member, as everybody is just giving their time and working hard,” he said with pride.”
The debt, inherited from the previous board, had placed the organisation in a challenging position, limiting its ability to attract financial and corporate support essential for growing and managing rugby league in Fiji.
But thanks to resolute leadership and collective commitment, FNRL is on track to completely settle its debts by October.
With the 2024 audits completed and the 2025 audits currently underway, Singh emphasized the organisation’s firm goal to have all finances in order well before November.
“The 2025 financial records is being audited as we speak and hopefully it will be completed by September 24,” he said.
“We’ll then do the 2026 audited account, to be finished by October 29, which is our cut-off time.”
Successfully settling these accounts will allow the FNRL to shift its focus fully onto the future — enhancing the game’s development, establishing clear pathways, and building high-performance systems designed to give Fiji’s emerging players a competitive edge on the international stage.
Singh also took a moment to acknowledge the unwavering support of sponsors and stakeholders who stood by the FNRL throughout its financial challenges.
Their belief in the organisation’s vision has been instrumental in this impressive turnaround.
