Sireli Maqala

Sireli

Maqala

Bayonne

Top 14

Outside Centre

172cm

84kg

March 20, 2000

Burewai

Nakorotubu

A talented ball runner, evasive with great anticipation. Maqala’s impressive debut at the 2021 Olympics saw him quickly snapped up by Bayonne where he has remained since. He was signed to a massive 5 year deal in 2025, keeping him there until 2030.

Latest Updates

October 12, 2025 Joshua O’Connor

After 2 strong home wins against finalists Toulouse and Toulon, Bayonne were on the road in round 6 and found it tough against the surprise competition leaders Pau.

Centre Sireli Maqala made his return after missing their round 5 match and scored their first points in the 30th minute. After making a tackle, he forced a turnover at the ruck and without anyone in the defence noticing, he ran 60 metres untouched for his 2nd try of the season.

He cracked the 100m mark thanks largely to his runaway try and 2 turnovers along with a modest 4 tackles.

September 14, 2025 Joshua O’Connor

Bayonne are 2 from 2 to open the season after beating Montpellier 26-23 in a close, gripping match.

Sireli Maqala made his return after not playing in round 1, starting at Centre and partnering up with Manu Tuilagi.

They conceded the first try in the 9th minute before Maqala crossed next to the posts, ducking under a tackle to scurry over for Bayonne’s first points.

He was relatively quiet for the remainder of the match, gaining a total of 22 metres from 6 carries, made all his 6 tackles and won a turnover.

July 13, 2025 Joshua O’Connor

Sireli Maqala’s much awaited start at Centre ended in a solid yet unspectacular performance. He made a couple of errors but was good defensively. Was handled well by the Scottish defence and didn’t have much room to work with.

Made 13 carries for 35 metres, 1 dominant tackle and 2 turnovers won.

Moving forward he will likely hold the 13 jersey barring injury.

July 10, 2025 Joshua O’Connor

Maqala will start at Centre for the Flying Fijians in their test match against Scotland in Suva. Head Coach Mick Byrne named his side earlier today with a couple of forced changes but Maqala’s promotion into the starting jersey is a welcomed addition for the majority of Fiji fans.

The Ra native was one of the form players of the Top 14 this season and made an immediate impact against the Wallabies last Sunday. He replaces Iosefo Masi in the side.

It will only be his 2nd start in the 13 jersey after previously doing the job against Spain in 2024.

Current Season

Competition	Club	Games	Tries	Points	Conversions	Penalty Kicks	Drop Goals
Top 14	Bayonne	4	2	10	0	0	0

Club Career

Competition	Years	Club	Games	Tries	Points
Top 14	2022-2025	Bayonne	51	18	90
Champions Cup	2024	Bayonne	1	0	0
Pro D2	2021-2022	Bayonne	19	7	35

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

Representative

Years	Team	Games	Tries	Conversions	Penalty Kicks	Drop Goals	Points
2023-2025	Flying Fijians	14	2	0	0	0	10
2021-2022	Fiji 7s	10	5	0	0	0	25

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Bayonne suffer heavy defeat at Pau

Bayonne suffered their 2nd loss of the season against now league leaders Pau 47-24.

It took the visitors 30 minutes before posting their first points through Sireli Maqala who ran over 60 metres untouched. The Flying Fijians Centre made a tackle, forced a turnover and slipped by an unsuspecting defence to an open backfield.

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October 5, 2025

Maqala returns, scores for Bayonne

After missing Bayonne's season opener last weekend, star Centre Sireli Maqala made his return and made an immediate impact, scoring their opening try in the 12th minute of their clash against Montpellier.

Bayonne are 2 from 2 to start their 2026 campaign.

Alex Masibaka also made his return for Montpellier, coming off the bench and had a solid hitout, making 40 metres and beating 4 defenders.

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September 14, 2025

Byrne makes 4 changes vs Scotland

Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne has selected the bulk of the side that narrowly lost to Australia to face Scotland on Saturday in Suva.

Prop Peni Ravai who injured his arm in last weekend's match is replaced by Mesake Doge, bringing Samuela Tawake onto the vacant bench spot.

Philip Baselala is replaced by Sam Wye, he too is likely to make his debut when he comes off the bench.

Vilimoni Botitu fills the vacant #23 jersey worn by Sireli Maqala last weekend. Maqala is promoted to starting Centre in place of Iosefo Masi in what is the biggest change from last weekend. See the full team here

International

July 10, 2025

Bayonne lock in Maqala long term

Bayonne and Flying Fijians centre Sireli Maqala have agreed to a massive five-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2030.

Rather than settling for a typical two- or three-year deal, the Blue and Whites made a strong statement about their belief in the Ra native's value to the team.

Now 25 and coming off his fourth season with the club, Maqala delivered his best campaign yet. With Bayonne emerging as a genuine finals contender, the club is clearly locking in key pieces for a bright future.

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June 26, 2025

Bayonne bow out

Bayonne's record breaking season came to an end this morning after defeat to Toulouse 25-32. The visitors kicked 5 first penalties through the boot of sharpshooter Joris Segonds to trail 15-20 but the home side had too much firepower in the end.

Sireli Maqala and Luke Tagi both started the match and will now head back to Fiji to prepare for the international season.

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June 21, 2025

Bayonne heading to the Semi Finals

Bayonne are one game away from the Top 14 Final after defeating and eliminating Clermont this morning. In pouring rain, points were hard to come by except by the boot. Bayonne kicking 5 penalties and a drop goal to add to their sole try giving them a 20-3 win.

Peceli Yato played his last match for Clermont, leaving for Perpignan next season.

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June 14, 2025

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