Nadi, Fiji – The stage is set for a spectacular fortnight of Pacific rugby as Oceania Rugby brings two of its flagship regional tournaments to the heart of the islands this June. Rugby fans can look forward to the Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge in Nadi, followed by the Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship in Sigatoka.
These two cornerstone tournaments are vital pathways for emerging talent and part of Oceania Rugby’s ongoing commitment to strengthening rugby across the Pacific and beyond.
The Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge this year marks a milestone occasion with Canada making its debut, joining traditional Pacific powerhouses Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga in what promises to be an electrifying youth talent contest.
The Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship also returns to Fijian soil for the first time since 2019, with the reigning champions Fiji looking forward to playing in front of their fans at home ahead of this years Rugby World Cup. . With all matches at Lawaqa Park, fans in Sigatoka can expect a women’s rugby festival as the region’s best, take to the field once again.
Frank Puletua, CEO of Oceania Rugby, shared his enthusiasm:
“These championships come off the back of an incredibly successful 2024 for Oceania Rugby. Last year, we delivered a highly competitive Women’s Championship in Brisbane and staged the first-ever Oceania Rugby Sevens in the Solomon Islands—an historic milestone for our region. 2025 marks another important step forward as we bring both the U20s Challenge and Women’s XVs Championships to Fiji, deepening our commitment to hosting more world-class events right here in the Pacific. We are focused on growing the game at every level—especially among emerging players—and creating more opportunities for our island nations to shine on home soil.”
OCEANIA RUGBY U20s CHALLENGE SCHEDULE
Venue: King Charles Park, Nadi
Dates: 28 May, 2 June, 7 June 2025
Teams: Fiji, Canada, Samoa, Tonga
Round 1 – Wednesday 28 May
2:00 PM – Samoa U20s vs Canada U20s
4:00PM – Fiji U20s vs Tonga U20s
Round 2 – Monday 2 June
2:00 PM – Samoa U20s vs Tonga U20s
4:00 PM – Fiji U20s vs Canada U20s
Round 3 – Saturday 7 June
2:00 PM – Tonga U20s vs Canada U20s
4:00 PM – Fiji U20s vs Samoa U20s
OCEANIA RUGBY WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
Venue: Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka
Dates: 6 June, 10 June, 14 June 2025
Teams: Fiji, Samoa, Tonga
Round 1 – Friday 6 June
2:00 PM – Fijiana XV vs Manusina XV
Round 2 – Tuesday 10 June
2:00 PM – Manusina XV vs Lofa XV
Round 3 – Saturday 14 June
4:00 PM – Fijiana XV vs Lofa XV
Experience the Action
Fans across Fiji and the Pacific are encouraged to come out in full force, as both tournaments promise fast-paced, physical, and passionate rugby—backed by the energy of local supporters and the vibrant Pacific spirit.
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