Men’s netball is continuing to build momentum in Fiji, with stronger competition and greater involvement from young players highlighting the sport’s steady growth.

With netball pushing for inclusion at the Olympic Games and the inaugural Men’s Netball World Cup on the horizon, the MPaisa Central Rally is providing an important platform for the continued development of men’s netball in the country.

With the Fiji Secondary Schools Netball Nationals just a week away, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School Netball coach Temalesi Tukana believes the MPaisa Central Rally is giving her young players valuable exposure against stronger opposition.

Fiji Pearls head coach Michelle Parsons has named her final squad for the upcoming World Cup Oceania Qualifier, which will be held in Tonga next month.

The Divine Fijians Santa Rosa Netball Club is in its final preparation stage for the USA Netball National State Championship and Premier League Rally next weekend in Florida.

Crest Fiji Blue captain Maria Lutua-Rusivakula believes the Netball Fiji Invitational Tournament has highlighted the growing depth of talent available for national selection, despite her side’s narrow 56-55 loss to Crest Fiji Black in the final.

Crest Fiji Black captain Elenoa Gukirewa has credited strong team connections and combinations for her side’s success after edging Crest Fiji Blue 56-55 to win the Fiji Invitational Tournament.

NSW Fijians co-captain Vesinia Gutabua says her side is determined to take the lessons learned from its loss to Fiji Black into today’s final-round clash against Auckland
Fijians.

Crest Fiji Blue captain Maria Lutua-Rusivakula believes her side is finding its rhythm at the perfect stage of the Netball Fiji Invitational Tournament after an impressive
comeback victory over the NSW Fijians.

Auckland Fijians player Bria Te Nana says the Fiji Netball Invitational Tournament has provided a valuable learning experience.

Crest Fiji Blue’s growing cohesion continues to pay dividends after the side edged Auckland Fijians 45-43 to remain unbeaten at the Netball Fiji Invitational Tournament.

Crest Fiji Black captain Elenoa Gukirewa has praised her side’s response after a dominant 71-46 victory over the NSW Fijians on day two of the Fiji Netball Invitational Tournament.