Fijivillage
19 February, 2026, 4:01 pm
Central - 28°C Rain
19 February, 2026, 4:01 pm Central - 28°C Rain

Nadroga rugby's story goes global through new documentary

Nadroga rugby's story goes global through new documentary

By Iliana Biutu
19/12/2025

The Nadroga Rugby Union has partnered with NewFossil Production Limited to document the Nadroga rugby team as they prepare to compete in the 2026 Skipper Cup Competition.

Speaking to fijivillage Sports, Nadroga representative Salamisa Batimala says the partnership will give their players greater exposure through rugby.

Batimala says the team is largely made up of youths from villages who are facing financial hardship, and the introduction of this local film initiative will help highlight their stories on both the local and international stage.

Co-producer Blair Robertson says while an official title has not yet been finalised, the documentary will currently go by the working title Nadroga: House of Rugby.

Robertson says Nadroga Rugby has been a strong presence in local competitions for 75 years, and it is important to document the sacrifices and dedication shown over the decades.

He says this will be a way that the players story of courage, resilience, community and where they come from will be documented.

He adds the series will consist of 12 episodes, each running for 40 minutes.

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Bainimarama and Qiliho granted bail in inciting to mutiny case
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho have been granted bail. They are charged with inciting to mut...
12 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
5 out of 7 people charged in Rewa Street and Flagstaff drug bust case plead not guilty
The Chinese, Federated States of Micronesia, and Fijian nationals charged in three separate Rewa Street and Flagstaff drug bust cases took their ...
21 minutes ago

Semo bypass to open from midnight tonight
The bypass along the Queen's Highway at Semo Village will be open to the travelling public from midnight tonight.The Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) says ...
60 minutes ago

$2.5B Emerald Bay Project advances with 184 residential lots
The $2.5 billion Emerald Bay Development in Nadawa is progressing well with the development of 184 residential lots as part of its first phase, ...
2 hours ago

Lautoka Central Head Boy advocating for drug-free and responsible living
Lautoka Central College Head Boy, Deevansh Singh is urging students to stay away from drugs and take greater responsibility in protecting the ...
2 hours ago

$1M fines and jail terms ‘too harsh’, says Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways has raised serious concerns over the scale and scope of penalties proposed in the Employment Relations Bill, warning that the ...
2 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