Nadi hopeful for Farebrother Challenge

The Nadi rugby team is hoping for a chance to challenge the Farebrother trophy as they take each match as it comes. 

This would only be possible if Suva wins against Naitasiri on Saturday before the capital city side host the Jetsetters in the last round. 

Last Saturday, they booked their third win of the season when they beat Tailevu, 32-17, at Prince Charles Park, Nadi. 

Nadi Rugby Union vice president and head of operations Jeff Tamata said their side stood the test against a strong Tailevu side. 

He said the next focus is Nadroga this weekend.

“Two tough rounds we are looking forward to,” Tamata said.

“We are going to face Nadroga and the week after we will face Suva and hopefully, we will get the change to challenge the Farebrother as well. 

Naitasiri’s fullback Senijiale Qiokata leads the attack against Vatukoula during their Skipper Cup match at the HFC Bank Stadium, Suva on September 27, 2025.

Photo: Leon Lord

“Right now, we are just taking one game at a time. 

“It’s now back to the drawing board there are lot of work for the coaching staff to work on.” 

“From the big loss last week (against Malolo), we went back to the drawing board; we trusted our system.”

Tamata thanked God for the much needed win and credited the team for holding the fort until the final whistle. 

“We haven’t been getting the results in the last four games and we would like to thank the coaching staff, all the family and friends and the loyal supporters who believed in the team. 

“We have been patience with them in the last four games especially in Nadi our fans don’t take losses lightly,” he added.