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The Fiji National Rugby League runs the national domestic rugby league competition in Fiji. Known as the Vodafone Cup, the competition features 32 teams across two conferences, each with two zones. The competition was formed in 1998, and has been Fiji's top level rugby league competition ever since.
| Sport | Rugby league |
|---|---|
| Instituted | 1992 |
| Inaugural season | 1992 |
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Premiers |  Nadera Panthers (2022) |
| Most titles | Nadera Panthers (15 titles) |
| Website | fijibati |
The Sabeto Roosters are the current Premier Grade champions. The West Fiji Dolphins are reigning champions at Under 16 level.
Teams
edit| Eastern Conference | Western Conference | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasinu Zone | Suva Zone | Koicalevu Zone | Navitilevu Zone |
 Cunningham Titans
|
 Fiji Navy Albatross
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 Kainiyahawa Tigers
|
 BA Eagles
|
 Davuilevu Knights
|
 Lami Steelers
|
 Laselese Cowboys
|
Burenitu Cowboys
|
| Kinoya Sea Eagles
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Lovoni Titans
|
 Nadi Eels
|
 Police Sharks White
|
 Kolimakawa Bulldogs
|
 Nabua Broncos
|
 Navatulevu Warriors
|
Namuaniwaqa Sea Eagles
|
| Makoi Bulldogs
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Police Sharks
|
 Ravoravo Rabbitohs
|
Namoli West Tigers
|
| Mataivalu
|
 Serua Dragons
|
 Sabeto Roosters
|
Saru Dragons
|
| Nadera Panthers
|
 Suva City Storm
|
West Coast Storms
|
 Yasawa Saints
|
| Veiyasana Knights
|
Topline Warriors
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 USP Raiders
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Vusu Raiders
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Premiers
edit| Year | Champions | Score | Runners-up | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Nabua Broncos
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| 1993 | Nadera Panthers
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| 1994 | Nadera Panthers
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| 1995 | Nadera Panthers
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| 1996 | Nadera Panthers
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| 1997 | Nadera Panthers
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| Coral Coast Cowboys | ? | ||||
| 1998 | Nadera Panthers
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| 1999 | Nausori Bulldogs
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| 2000 | Lautoka Warriors | ? | |||
| 2001 | Nadera Panthers
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| 2002 | QVS Sharks | ? | |||
| 2003 | Nadera Panthers
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| 2004 | Nadera Panthers
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| 2005 | Nadera Panthers
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| 2006 | Nadera Panthers
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| 2007 | Nadera Panthers
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28–11 | Nabua Broncos
|
HFC Bank Stadium, Suva | |
| 2008 | Nadera Panthers
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14–12 | Nabua Broncos
|
HFC Bank Stadium, Suva | |
| 2009 | ? | ? | |||
| 2010 | Sabeto Roosters
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15–14 | Saru Dragons
|
HFC Bank Stadium, Suva[4] | |
| 2011 | Nadera Panthers
|
22–18 | Namatakula Tigers
|
HFC Bank Stadium, Suva | |
| 2012 | Makoi Bulldogs
|
12–10 | Sabeto Roosters
|
HFC Bank Stadium, Suva | |
| 2013 | Sabeto Roosters
|
27–18 | Saru Dragons
|
Churchill Park, Lautoka | |
| 2014 | Saru Dragons
|
20–18 | Makoi Bulldogs
|
Churchill Park, Lautoka | |
| 2015 | Sabeto Roosters
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16–6 | Nabua Broncos
|
HFC Bank Stadium, Suva | |
| 2016 |  Police Sharks
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18–10 | Burenitu Cowboys
|
Prince Charles Park, Nadi | |
| 2017 | Sabeto Roosters
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12–8 | Ravoravo Rabbitohs
|
Prince Charles Park, Nadi | |
| 2018 | Ravoravo Rabbitohs
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16–14 | Police Sharks
|
Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka | |
| 2019 | Ravoravo Rabbitohs
|
22–10 |  Army Bears
|
Churchill Park, Lautoka | |
| 2020 | Police Sharks
|
18–16* | Coastline Roos
|
Albert Park, Suva | |
| 2021 | Season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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| 2022 | Nadera Panthers
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16–10 | Saru Dragons
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Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka | [17] |
See also
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References
edit- ^ Chand, Christopher (3 August 2008). "Panthers Target Another Record". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ Rabuku, Otilly (15 July 2007). "Hard work pays off for Panthers". Fiji Times.
- ^ Tumoi, Imanueli (15 August 2008). "Nadera Wins Grand Final". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Bola, Vuniwaqa (5 September 2010). "Sabeto Roosters 'Unpredictable'". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ Singh, Zanzeer (4 September 2014). "Roosters bank on experience". Fiji Times. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ Bola, Vuniwaqa (17 September 2011). "Panthers Reign Again". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Bola, Vuniwaqa (16 September 2012). "Glory For The Bulldogs". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Daucakacaka, Jale (24 August 2013). "Roosters deny Dragons". FBC News. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Malo, Maciu (14 September 2014). "Dragons win FNRL Top 8 title". Fiji Times. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Mannan, Justine (27 September 2015). "Vodafone Cup Goes Roosters' Way". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ "Fiji National Rugby League Grand Final Day Results". asiapacificrl.com. 24 September 2016. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Tavaga, Meli (5 August 2017). "Sabeto wins Vodafone Cup". FBC News. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ "Ravoravo win 2018 Fiji Vodafone Cup". asiapacificrl.com. 25 June 2018. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Naikaso, Filipe (10 August 2019). "Ravoravo Rabbitohs defend Vodafone Cup title". FBC News. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Tavi, Karalaini (28 November 2020). "Police Shark crowned Vodafone Cup champions". FBC News. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Tani, Karalaini (10 September 2021). "No Vodafone Cup this year". FBC News. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ League, Asia Pacific Rugby (2022-09-11). "Nadera Panthers end 11 year drought to win Vodafone Cup". Asia Pacific Rugby League. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
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