The 21& Under extended squad con4nues to prepare themselves for when new 21&U headcoach Simone Nalatu arrives into the country on the 22nd February. Coach Nalatu, a former Fiji Pearls player, will be looking at a wide player selec4on base with over 49 poten4al players from the Na4onal Academy program being part of the 21&U...
Netball Fiji is proud to announce Dr. Simone Nalatu as Coach and Ms. Lusiana Nasedra Rakavono as Manager of the Fiji Netball 21 & Under Team. The Fiji 21 & Under team will be competing in the Netball World Youth Cup Oceania Qualifier in Cook Islands in September and in the Netball World Youth Cup...
In 2023, Netball Fiji witnessed exceptional growth and continuous expansion in participation within the sport. Through close collaboration with all district member associations, the Fiji Sports Commission, and Pacific Aus Sports, alongside our dedicated coach developers, development officers, and other stakeholders, Netball Fiji perseveres in promoting and advancing the game across the nation. Netball Fiji...
The Fiji Pearls have jumped 16th place in the latest World Netball rankings released by World Netball, marking an improvement in their ranking. The World Rankings was updated to include the results from international series that took place from the 30th September to the 10th December, with 84 matches taking place across Netball’s five Regions. This takes...
World Netball (WN) has launched the Rules of Netball 2024 Edition, along with free educational rules resources, with the new rules set to come into play for all international matches from the 1st January 2024. This comes after the WN Rules Advisory Panel (RAP) completed an extensive 12 month Rules Review process, which ended at Congress 2023...
The National Academy Tournament ended on a high note after academy players went through a three days of quality game time that comprise a mixture of local and overseas experience. The tournament featured the 17&U and 19&U academy teams facing off against the Fiji Selection Baby Pearls, comprised of 21&U players from the wider Fiji...
Netball Fiji is set to host the National Academy Tournament from December 12th to 14th. This event serves as a crucial selection platform for the Baby Pearls 21&U wider squad, gearing up for the Netball World Youth Cup Qualifier next year. Moreover, it signifies the conclusion of the 2023 National Academy training campaign. A total...
Netball Fiji’s Coach Developer, Anasimeci Rakavosa, and Development Manager, Sandeep Prasad, recently participated in the Global Coach Conference (GCC) held in Singapore from November 29th to December 3rd, 2023. At the 14th GCC themed “Coaching for a Better Tomorrow,” Rakavosa and Prasad engaged in an enriching experience, learned about new coaching research, and share experiences...
The Fiji Pearls secured the second place Silver Medal at the Pacific Games after an intense showdown that saw them narrowly miss out on the Gold, falling short by four points against Tonga Tala 52 – 56. The showdown between the Tonga Tala and Fiji Pearls showcased some electric atmosphere with an early momentum from...
Netball Fiji’s Technical Officials Platform is on a trajectory of growth, with plans underway to expand capacity and garner increased interest to foster the sport’s development. A total of three technical officials from Netball Fiji will be participating at the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands, a significant increase from previous occasions where only...
