14 January, 2026, 2:54 am Central - 22°C Clouds

Murimurivalu joins Leicester Tigers

Murimurivalu joins Leicester Tigers

By Navitalai Naivalurua
21/07/2020
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians fullback Kini Murimurivalu.

Fiji Airways Flying Fijians fullback Kini Murimurivalu has signed with English rugby club Leicester Tigers.

The 30-test veteran joins the East Midlands club from French side La Rochelle, where he made more than 130 appearances in eight seasons.

Murimurivalu says he feels blessed and happy to sign with the Tigers where he will be playing alongside former Flying Fijian Nemani Nadolo.

He says that he is looking forward to the experience and the different environment in Leicester after more than 10 years in France, and to try new things.

The 31-year-old made his debut for Fiji against Tonga in 2011 and has represented the country at three consecutive Rugby World Cups.

Leicester Tigers Director of Rugby Geordan Murphy says Murimurivalu is an exciting addition to their squad and he is sure that he will be someone who will light up the Premiership while representing the Tigers.

Murimurivalu will link up with his new team-mates in the coming weeks ahead of the scheduled resumption of the English Premiership campaign in August.

[Source: RNZ]

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
FCEF urges FCCC to scrap proposed electricity tariff increase
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has urged the Fiji Competition and Consumer Commission to set aside its proposed electricity tariff determi...
8 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Health services at Ono-i-Lau Health Centre have been temporarily suspended
Health services at the Ono-i-Lau Health Centre have been temporarily suspended following an incident that is currently before the court. The ...
9 hours ago

Heavy Rain and Flash Flood warnings remain for whole of Fiji
A Heavy Rain and Flash Flood warnings remain in force for the whole of Fiji.A strong wind warning also remains in force for the coastal areas of the ...
9 hours ago

Miss Fiji claims committee members said she was not Fijian
Miss Fiji, Dr Peggy Ravusiro says she did not sign the Miss South Pacific Pageant contract as she felt she was going to be a mannequin for ...
10 hours ago

FCOSS urges government to consider education vouchers for back-to-school assistance
The government should consider issuing education vouchers instead of cash for back-to-school assistance to prevent misuse and ensure the support ...
10 hours ago

Pacific Conference of Churches pays tribute to Reverend Tugi
The Pacific Conference of Churches has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Reverend Simione Tugi, honouring his ecumenical leadership and ...
11 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Electricity tariff increase for users consuming more than 100 units
There is an increase in the electricity tariff rate for consumers using more than 100 units from 1 January next year.Fijian Competition and Consumer ...
11 days ago

Fiji needs to act on human trafficking indicators associated with Grace Road Group
The United States remains deeply concerned about indicators of trans-national organised crime and human trafficking in Fiji associated with the Grace ...
22 days ago

Cheap seed oils are not good for our health - O'Neill
With over 80 percent of deaths in Fiji caused by cardiovascular disease based on the 2011 report, naturopath and nutritionist Barbara O’Neill is ...
23 days ago

TOP