News Summary:
On September 25, 2026, the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) actively sought development compensation from overseas clubs for local talent transfers, aligning with World Rugby regulations, with chief executive Koli Sewabu stating the union aims to secure what is due to national and local associations. Earlier on the same day, Fiji Rugby welcomed an opportunity to engage with the Fiji National University (FNU) on research to contribute to player development and strengthen the high-performance pathway in Fiji. Previously, on September 18, 2026, it was announced that the Flying Fijians will face four-time world champions South Africa in a Test match on Australia’s Central Coast next year, serving as a significant final examination for both teams ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. This followed Fiji Rugby's appointment of Andrew Durutalo as Head of Men’s High Performance on September 13, 2026, aiming to build a sustainable and internationally competitive High-Performance system, with Durutalo bringing international rugby experience and leadership. Earlier, on August 23, 2026, Fiji Rugby began its search for a new Head Coach for the FIJI Water Flying Fijians, opening applications for an elite coach whose contract will span October 5, 2026, through December 31, 2027, placing them at the helm through the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia to improve Fiji’s ranking.
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