Lautoka Grassroot Rugby

Preparation starts here. Our Under 20 Maroons take on Ba in a warm-up match to test combinations, build confidence, and sharpen their game. All the best, boys! 🏉🔥

Every Saturday at Nadovu Park, we are raising the standard of grassroots rugby through passion, discipline, and community. One game, one player, and one step closer to a stronger future for the sport.

Before kickoff, we paused for a moment of silence to honour three cherished members of our rugby family who sadly passed away this week.

🕊️ Jona Bainivalu (Teidamu)
🕊️ Epeli Vecena (Navutu)
🕊️ Kinivuawai Nacagilevu (Former Referees Association)

Their dedication, passion, and contribution to the game will never be forgotten. We extend our deepest condolences to their families, friends, teammates, and loved ones.
May they rest in eternal peace.

From the Shores of Vio to the world stage of Rugby

From humble beginnings to Olympic glory, Aminiasi Tuimaba reflects on the importance of grassroots rugby and the role club competitions played in shaping his career.

Today, Tuimaba proudly returned to represent his home club, Vio Rugby Club, helping the team successfully defend the Tropik Pine Shield.

"I am now seeing the benefits of club games. When I played for Vio Rugby Club, there were many challenges. We would travel by fibre boat, get off at the wharf, and walk to Nadovu for training. By the time we got home, dinner was often finished, so we would just have a cup of tea and go to sleep. But I stayed true to everything I did and gave it my all."

Tuimaba credits those sacrifices as the foundation of his success in rugby sevens and later in the military.

His advice to young players is simple:
"Start at home. Listen to your parents and do what they tell you. Whether you understand it at the time or not, there is success waiting ahead."

From representing Vio Rugby Club as a young boy from Yasawa to winning Olympic Gold for Fiji and competing on the world stage, Tuimaba's journey is proof that great dreams can grow from small islands when matched with faith, discipline, and hard work.

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Best Player of the Challenge

Having only joined Vio Rugby Club on Wednesday, he never imagined he would be named Best Player of the Challenge today. Hailing from Kese, Yasawa, his achievement is a testament to dedication, discipline, and hard work.

A self-starter by nature, he has always committed himself to his own training, believing that success comes through preparation long before the spotlight arrives.

Grounded by Psalm 20:7 — “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.” — he gives glory to God for this milestone and looks forward to continuing his rugby journey with humility and determination.

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Bula Ballers Vunato make their run onto the field, ready to challenge Vio Rugby Club for the Tropik Pine Shield. Game on!