Fijivillage
19 February, 2026, 7:57 am
Central - 23°C Clouds
19 February, 2026, 7:57 am Central - 23°C Clouds

Eastern Blues to bank on experienced players in State of Origin Game 1

Eastern Blues to bank on experienced players in State of Origin Game 1

By Semi Turaga
18/09/2020
Eastern Blues State coach Vulaono Dakuitoga. [image: Eastern State Rugby League]

The Eastern Blues rugby league team will look up to their experienced players to lead them to victory in the FNRL State of Origin Game 1 tomorrow.

Eastern Blues State coach Vulaono Dakuitoga says he has included some experienced players which include the likes of Fiji Bati player Penioni Tagituimua, Apakuki Tavodi, Jowasa Drodrolagi, and Ilisavani Jemesa.

The Eastern Blues will take on the Western Maroons at 5 pm tomorrow at the ANZ Stadium.

Tickets are $10 for grandstand, $5 for embankment and $2 for children Under 12.

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Bainimarama and Qiliho charged with inciting mutiny
Former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner, Sitiveni Qiliho have been charged with inciting mutiny, and spend the night ...
5 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Two vehicles involved in head-on collision in Waigasau, Veisari
Two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision in Waigasau, Veisari, last night.When contacted this morning, Police told fijivillage News they are ...
4 minutes ago

Ramadan to start tomorrow
The moon for Ramadan has not been sighted, and the Fiji Muslim League confirms fasting will now begin tomorrow.Speaking to fijivillage News, Mufti ...
17 minutes ago

Rokobua Naiyaga is new Chairperson of the Higher Education Commission Fiji
Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro in consultation with the Prime Minister, has appointed Rokobua Naiyaga as the new Chairperson of the Higher ...
1 hour ago

Ramadan to start this Friday
The moon for Ramadan has not been sighted, and the Fiji Muslim League confirms fasting will now begin this Friday. Speaking to fijivillage News, ...
10 hours ago

Six students questioned over Galoa bullying case
Six students have been questioned and released by police following an alleged bullying incident in Galoa Village, Serua. Police confirm that ...
13 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
13 days ago

Malimali and others filed for judicial review into COI
The application for leave for the judicial review has been made by former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, former Attorney General Graham Leung ...
13 days ago

Malimali’s legal battle against President, PM and AG
Another legal battle starts today as sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali takes her matter to court against the President, Prime Minister and ...
14 days ago

TOP