Giving back to the sport that shaped her career remains a driving force for former Fiji Pearls and New Zealand representative Vilimaina Davu as she guides the Auckland Fijians at the Netball Fiji Invitational Tournament.

NSW Fijians’ president, Jone Kagi has praised his team’s effort after a heartbreaking 59-58 loss to the Auckland Fijians at the Fiji Netball Invitational Tournament.

Fiji Pearls head coach Michelle Parsons says the opening match of the Fiji Invitational Tournament provided exactly the kind of contest selectors were looking for as players push for spots in the squad for the Netball World Cup Qualifiers in Tonga.

The Fiji Invitational Tournament got underway with a thrilling all-Pearls clash, as Crest Fiji Pearls Blue defeated Crest Fiji Pearls Black 59-53.

Netball Fiji Transition Oversight Committee Chair Vasiti Vugakoto has described the federation’s partnership with the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation as a major milestone for the sport.

The Crest Fiji Pearls have named two squads for the Fiji Invitational Tournament, which gets underway today at the Vodafone Arena in Suva.

Netball Fiji has announced a 30-member Crest Fiji Pearls squad for the August Invitational tournament, with the competition set to play a key role in selecting the team for the upcoming Netball World Cup qualifiers.

Crest Fiji Pearls representative Vutaeli Tokaduadua credits her older sister, Lily Tokaduadua, for inspiring her netball journey and motivating her to pursue the sport at a higher level.

Representing Fiji alongside her younger sister has made this Fiji Pearls campaign even more special for Nanise Waqaira.

The Fiji Pearls’ core group of 22 players that prepared for the recently concluded Tri-Series tournament will remain intact despite an influx of overseas-based talent ahead of the upcoming qualifiers.

The return of overseas-based players has added a new dimension to the Crest Fiji Pearls’ preparations as the national side continues its mini trials ahead of upcoming qualifiers.

The shortage of quality courts across the country remains one of Netball Fiji’s biggest challenges as it works towards its long-term goal of qualifying for the 2032 Olympic Games.