FOR the people of Ra, rugby has always been more than just a game. It is a symbol of unity, pride and the strength of the vanua.
And this season, the people of Ra have every reason to celebrate.
From their successful campaign in the 2026 Vanua Cup Championship to an impressive inaugural season in the INKK Farebrother-Sullivan Challenge Trophy competition, Ra Rugby has enjoyed a remarkable journey that has brought the province together.
Their historic 32-27 victory over defending champions Naitasiri at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva on Saturday, November 7, has elevated that journey to another level.
In their first appearance in the prestigious Farebrother-Sullivan Trophy challenge, Ra defeated one of Fiji’s rugby powerhouses to claim the coveted trophy and write a new chapter in the province’s rugby history.
Now, as the new holders, Ra faces another major test against traditional rivals and tauvu, Cambridge Nadroga, the 2026 Skipper Cup champions.
However, this encounter carries significance beyond the battle for one of Fiji rugby’s most treasured trophies. For the first time in the history of the Farebrother Challenge, a trophy defence will be hosted at the Narauyaba Sports Ground in Ra, bringing the prestigious competition to the province’s home soil. The match kicks off at 3pm today.
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