Tevita Ikanivere

Tevita

Ikanivere

Honda Heat

League One

Hooker (RU)

182cm

114kg

September 6, 1999

Nukuni

Ono-I-Lau

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Latest Updates

September 2, 2025 Joshua O’Connor

Flying Fijians skipper Tevita Ikanivere led the Flying Fijians to victory in their opening Pacific Nations Cup match against Tonga.

He scored a try in the 62nd minute after some beautiful lead-up play from Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula and Ponipate Loganimasi.

He was met with some stiff defence all game, restricting him to only 20 metres from 8 carries, with 6 tackles and was accurate at lineout.

July 13, 2025 Joshua O’Connor

A much improved showing at lineout for Flying Fijians Skipper Tevita Ikanivere. He also scored the first try through a rolling maul late in the 35th minute.

The lineout mistakes started creeping back in early in the 2nd half and he was replaced by Sam Matavesi not long after.

10 carries for a tough 15 metres and 5 tackles defensively.

He now heads to Japan to join new club Honda Heat. Whether he is a available for the November tests we will have to wait and see.

July 8, 2025 Joshua O’Connor

Ikanivere Captained the Flying Fijians in their first test match of the season against the Wallabies. Had issues with his throwing accuracy again, costing the side crucial field position. Played the first 50 minutes, making 3 metres from 5 carries.

He was replaced by veteran Sam Matavesi who shored up the lineout issues.

July 8, 2025 Joshua O’Connor

Fijian Drua and Flying Fijians Captain Tevita Ikanivere’s Japanese club has been revealed – the MIE Honda Heat.

“I’m thankful and grateful to MIE Honda Heat for giving me this opportunity, my family and I are very excited about moving to Japan and being a part of the MIE Honda Heat Family. I’m looking forward to helping MIE Honda Heat try win the competition in the coming years and I am also very excited at the feeling of playing in front of an amazing Japanese crowd of fans and supporters.”

Current Season

Competition	Club	Games	Tries	Points	Conversions	Penalty Kicks	Drop Goals
Super Rugby	Fijian Drua	12	2	10	0	0	0

Club Career

Competition	Years	Club	Games	Tries	Conv	Pen Kicks	Drop Goals	Points
League One	2025-	Honda Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0
Super Rugby	2022-2025	Fijian Drua	50	12	0	0	0	60

If blank, stats are incomplete. Special thanks to All.Rugby and itsrugby.uk

Representative

Years	Team	Games	Tries	Conversions	Penalty Kicks	Drop Goals	Points
2020-2025	Flying Fijians	26	8	0	0	0	40
2018-2019	Fiji U20	4	0	0	0	0	0

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Fiji defeat Samoa in 2nd PNC clash

The Flying Fijians came from behind to defeat a determined Samoan side 29-15 in Rotorua.

Fiji found themselves down 5-15 in the first half, with the home side enjoying a mount of possession thanks to some great defence.

Captain Tevita Ikanivere scored Fiji's first try through a rolling maul and Seta Tamanivalu ran a great line to cross for their second just before half time.

The 2nd half turned into a dog-fight with both sides struggling to score. Fiji did cross late through Kalaveti Ravouvou. The win also qualifies Tonga for the 2027 RWC.

Pacific Nations Cup

September 6, 2025

Fiji off to a flyer in first PNC match

The Flying Fijians have defeated Tonga 32-10 in their first Pacific Nations Cup match.

Tonga came into the match with a win under their belt, defeating Samoa in impressive fashion last weekend and carried that form into round 2 scoring a try after barely a minute on the clock.

It didn't take long however for Fiji to find their rhythm, scoring in the 12th minute through Seta Tamanivalu who finished off a wonderful long range team-try.

Fiji would score a further 3 tries through Kalaveti Ravouvou, Tevita Ikanivere and Taniela Rakuro for a solid first up win.

Pacific Nations Cup

August 30, 2025

Flying Fijians defeat Scotland

The Flying Fijians have defeated Scotland in Suva 29-14. In a memorable day for the men in white, they scored 3 tries and were awarded a penalty try while Caleb Muntz kicked penalty goal.

Scotland started both halves strong, scoring both their tries in the first 5 minutes of each half. But once Fiji started gaining momentum, they visitors struggled to keep up at times.

Tevita Ikanivere scored Fiji's first try through a lineout maul before Kalaveti Ravouvou finished off a clinical backline move to dot down in the right corner.

In the second half it was in-form winger Jiuta Wainiqolo who broke through, beat several defenders before scoring a brilliant try.

Whilst Fiji will take the win, their were several tryscoring opportunities gone begging.

International

July 12, 2025

Mick Byrne names exciting lineup for Wallabies test

Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne has named an exciting lineup for their opening Test match this Sunday against the Wallabies. Amongst those named, former New Zealand Sevens rep Salesi Rayasi who will start at fullback.

Taking over the captaincy after the international retirement of Waisea Nayacalevu is Fijian Drua Hooker Tevita Ikanivere. Also making a likely debut if halfback Philip Baselala who has been named on the bench.

See full squad

International

July 5, 2025

Also plays for Honda Heat