Rugby union in Fiji
| Rugby union in Fiji | |
|---|---|
Children playing rugby in Fiji | |
| Country | Fiji |
| Governing body | Fiji Rugby Union |
| National team(s) | Fiji |
| First played | 1884 |
| Registered players | 37,570 (total) 8,770 (adult) |
| Clubs | 560 |
National competitions | |
Club competitions | |
Rugby union in Fiji is a popular team sport and is considered to be the national sport of the country. The sport was introduced to Fiji in the 1880s. Fiji is defined as a tier two rugby nation by World Rugby. The national team has competed at the Rugby World Cup and made it as far as the quarter-finals. Their sevens team is also noted for their success, winning multiple Olympic gold medals, World Rugby Sevens Series and Rugby World Cup Sevens.