Suva Rugby Referees Association

🏉 FINALS OFFICIATING TEAM IN ACTION! 🇫🇯

​A massive congratulations to Kitione Ligavatu for taking charge of a thrilling final between Ra vs Northland that showcased high-paced, running rugby right down to the final whistle!

​Your appointment to referee this match is a true testament to all your hard work, sacrifice, and dedication both on and off the field.
​It was a proud moment for our Suva Rugby Referees Association, teaming up alongside one of our brothers from the Namosi Rugby Referees Association to deliver a fantastic officiating performance across the board.

Vodafone Vanua Championship Finals Match Officials
Referee: Kitione Ligavatu (Suva)
Assitant Referees: Usaia (Suva) & Watisoni (Suva)
In Goal Touch Judges: Bill (Suva) & Panapasa (Namosi)

​Vinaka vakalevu to the team👏🎉
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🇫🇯 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆! 🇫🇯

​On Saturday (01/08/2026), our Suva Rugby Referees vuvale gathered to celebrate a major milestone! We came together to honor David Vosalevu following his successful outing as a match official at the World Rugby Junior World Championship in Georgia 🇬🇪.

​David was joined by his wife as our association celebrated his dedication and hard work on the international stage.
​To mark the achievement, two of our esteemed senior life members, Mr. George Fonmoa and Mr. Takape Volavola, presented David with a congratulatory certificate and commemorative plaque.

​During his speech, David expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the association, the executives, his family, and his wife for their unwavering support. Leaving our younger match officials with a valuable word of inspiration, he reminded everyone:
​"Doing the little things right matters—and it pays off."

​Vinaka vakalevu, David, for representing our association and Fiji with excellence! 🇫🇯👏
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CELEBRATING VAIBHAVI DEO! 🇫🇯✈️🇳🇿
​Huge congratulations to one of our very own, 13-year-old Vaibhavi Deo, who was specially honoured by New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia during the All Blacks vs. Ireland Test match at Eden Park in Auckland!

​In an unforgettable surprise arranged by NZR High Performance Referee Manager Chris Po***ck, Vaibhavi was invited from the stands to join the international match officials on the sidelines. She got to experience the national anthems and the legendary All Blacks haka right from ground level, shadowing the elite officials throughout the game to see what it takes to referee at the highest tier.

​To top off the incredible experience, international referee Nic Berry presented Vaibhavi with a signed World Rugby Match Official jersey in recognition of her incredible dedication to the whistle.
​Vaibhavi and her family extended their heartfelt appreciation to New Zealand Rugby, Rugby Australia, and Fiji Airways for making this dream trip possible, as well as acknowledging the continuous support of the Fiji Rugby Union and the Suva Rugby Referees Association in helping her develop.

​We are incredibly proud of you, Vaibhavi! Keep chasing that dream of becoming an international tier-one referee. You are inspiring the next generation of officials in Fiji! 🙌📈

Photo Credit: Dhanjay Deo

𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘦! 🏉✨
​Our youngest member, Letia (Jnr), was out on the field officiating during last Saturday’s (13/06/2026) competition!
​At just 13 years old, Letia is incredibly keen on taking up the whistle. Last weekend marked his very first time officiating as an Assistant Referee. He was in great company, joined by Theresa & David, two more of our fantastic young developing referees here in Suva.
​We are so proud of our youth stepping up to lead the game! Let's show them some support in the comments! 👇
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