Fiji Football Association CEO Mohammed Yusuf says this year’s FMF Inter-District Championship is shaping up to be one of the toughest in recent years.

Members of the Army Bears Women’s Team and Navy Albatross Men’s Team presented their 2026 Fiji National Rugby League Vodafone Cup championship trophies to the Republic of the Fiji Military Forces yesterday.

The race for a place in the Skipper and Marama Cup quarter-finals is heating up, with just two rounds of competition remaining before the top teams are confirmed.

In its bid to win their 15th FMF Inter-District Championship title, hosts, Suva FC has included four New Zealand based players.

The next generation of rugby league talent will take centre stage this Saturday, with the Vodafone Cup 2026 National Junior Grades Grand Finals set for the USP Ground.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has added more homegrown firepower to its forward pack, signing experienced Nadroga forward and Flying Fijian Manueli Ratuniyarawa to its main squad ahead of the 2027 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season.

Sydney Roosters star Mark Nawaqanitawase has been making headlines with his spectacular tries, impressive power and blistering speed.

Taveuni Rugby forward Inoke Ravuiwasa says the side will quickly turn its attention to Round 10 as it looks to build on its hard work in recent weeks.

Fiji Football Association chief executive officer Mohammed Yusuf is warning players competing in this year’s FMF Inter-District Championship not to turn up for the tournament if they are on drugs.

The Pacific Harbour Golf Course could be reduced from 18 holes, with further development plans currently being considered for the privately owned freehold land.

Tailevu captain Emori Logavatu says the side’s focus remains firmly on their Skipper Cup title ambitions after a strong outing against Suva in round 10 of the competition over the weekend.

The 86th FMF Inter District Championship will carry a strong anti-drug message when the tournament kicks off next week.