Fiji Rugby Union’s Super Week 2026 will bring international coaching and high-performance expertise to Fiji this week, providing a major development opportunity for players, coaches and performance practitioners across the country’s rugby pathway.

The programme, running from August 24 to 28 in Nadi and Ba, forms part of Australia’s Rugby World Cup legacy programme under World Rugby’s Impact Beyond initiative, supported by the Australian Government through PacificAus Sports.

Fiji Rugby Super Week will deliver a series of interconnected activities aimed at strengthening capabilities at multiple levels of the rugby pathway. These include high-performance sessions, coaching development, performance practitioner education, talent identification initiatives and the Na Soko age-grade competition.

The Na Soko competition will feature under-16 and under-18 girls’ and boys’ teams selected from Fiji’s four zones, providing a platform for emerging players to showcase their talent in a high-performance environment.

Leading the coaching and development activities will be an international team of specialists comprising former Black Fern and high-performance coach Mel Bosman, Hurricanes Recruitment and Development Manager Darren Larsen, and World Rugby Master Trainer and Queensland Rugby high-performance specialist Kris Burton.

The experts will work alongside Fiji Rugby coaches and support staff involved in age-grade rugby, the Skipper Cup, Marama Cup, Under-20 programme and the union’s High-Performance Unit.

As part of the initiative, Fiji Rugby is also hosting Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Level 1 and Level 2 courses from August 24 to 29. The courses are being delivered in Fiji for the first time through a partnership between ASCA and Fiji Rugby.

The training is expected to strengthen the delivery of strength and conditioning programmes throughout Fiji Rugby’s high-performance pathway while helping develop local expertise in sport science and athlete preparation.

Impact Beyond Pasifika Lead for the High Performance and Coaching Development Programme in Fiji, Evan Crawford, said the week was focused on developing both players and the people supporting them.

“This is about creating opportunity while strengthening the people and pathways around our young players,” Crawford said.

The coaching programme will focus on key areas identified by Fiji Rugby, including tackle technique, scrum and lineout skills, attacking structures, kicking strategies, coaching craft, talent identification and player-development frameworks.

Activities will conclude with a Performance Level Coaches Workshop on Friday, bringing together coaches for practical learning, knowledge exchange and collaboration with international experts.

Fiji Rugby Union High-Performance Manager Naca Cawanibuka said the programme would enhance the connection between emerging talent and Fiji’s high-performance system.

“This gives us an opportunity to see our emerging players in a strong competitive environment and strengthen the pathway into high performance,” Cawanibuka said.

Players identified during the Na Soko competition may be considered for opportunities within Fiji Rugby’s High-Performance Unit pathway, including potential scholarships.

With dedicated opportunities for both boys and girls, the programme is also expected to contribute to the continued growth of women’s rugby in Fiji.

Fiji Rugby Super Week aims to leave a lasting impact on the country’s rugby landscape by combining international expertise with local knowledge to strengthen the people, systems and pathways supporting the next generation of Fijian rugby talent.