# Rugby developments in Fiji and Solomon Islands

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rugby-developments-in-fiji-and-solomon-islands
> Updated: 2026-08-28T00:45:10.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In Fiji, the Under-19 men’s head coach, Marika Rodu, announced the final squad for the upcoming OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Samoa. The selection process included trials in Fiji and New Zealand, as well as scouting players in Australia, Canada, Dubai, and the United States. Rodu stated that the squad was selected based on technical ability and competitive drive, noting, “I see them as all Fijians and all of them have the eligibility to represent Fiji.”

Simultaneously, the Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) opened registration for its Annual National 7s and High School U18 7s tournaments. These events, scheduled for mid-September at the Town Ground Rugby Stadium, act as selection pathways for regional competitions such as the Nadi Junior Rugby Festival and the Oceania Rugby 7s tournament.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Youth football tournaments announced for Solomon Islands and Singapore

The Solomon Islands hosts the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship, offering World Cup qualification, while Singapore's U-20 men begin AFC Asian Cup qualifiers in high-altitude Bhutan.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/youth-football-tournaments-announced-for-solomon-islands-and-singapore

### 2026-08-24: Rugby developments in Fiji and Solomon Islands

Fiji's U-19 rugby coach expresses confidence in his squad for the OFC Championship, while the Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation opens registration for national 7s tournaments.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rugby-developments-in-fiji-and-solomon-islands

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