Fiji racing to prove team viable for Super Rugby in 2022


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 26 Mar 2021

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2019 - Pool D - Wales v Fiji - Oita Stadium, Oita, Japan - October 9, 2019 Wales' Josh Adams scores their third try REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Fiji are looking to submit documentation to New Zealand Rugby within days that will show the viability of adding a team to Super Rugby in 2022, the nation's rugby boss John O'Connor said on Friday.

World Rugby have pledged funding to help Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika, a second Pacific islands team comprised of Tonga and Samoan players, join Super Rugby, subject to NZR's sign-off.

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Rugby

Rugby-Argentine Pumas to host England and Uruguay in July
Rugby-Beaumont appointed RFU interim chair
Rugby-Gatland to stay as Wales head coach for 2025 Six Nations
Rugby-RFU chairman Ilube resigns amid review of huge payouts to executives
Rugby-Uncapped De Lutiis gets Wallabies call-up for January camp
Rugby-All Blacks fullback Love to miss start of Super Rugby season
Rugby-RFU Council orders review of huge payouts to executives
Rugby-English match abandoned after referee knocked out by ball
Rugby-Ex-England player Tom Voyce feared dead following floods
Rugby-Argentine court dismisses rape charges against two French players

Others Also Read