National 1
The National 1 is the third tier rugby competition in France. It features 14 teams with a promotion relegation system. A total of 25 players are of Fijian heritage or nationality. This page is dedicated to their progress throughout the season.
Rasaku scores in big win
Rokoua Rasaku scored another try for Chambery, this time in their win over RC Narbonne. It also marks his first winning match as they suffered a loss in his debut last weekend.
He now has 3 tries in 2 matches and the extra attention from Chambery’s media team suggests the hype is starting to build around the exciting winger.
Hickes scores for CAP in first loss
Fred Hickes scored his first try of the season for Perigueux who were on the wrong side of the scoreboard in their trip to Tarbes.
After starting last week on the wing, Hickes returned to his usual Centre position and scored in the 66th minute.
Perigueux came into this match undefeated and scored 2 tries to Tarbes 1 but were let down by ill-discipline, giving up 18 points via 6 penalties.
Rasaku scores 2 on debut
Rokoua Rasaku made his National 1 debut for Chambery who travelled to Marcq-en-Barœul for their round 2 clash against Ol Marcquois.
He scored 2 tries in the 2nd half, first breaking through a wall of defenders to put his team in the lead in the 59th minute before finishing off a linebreak just minutes later.
A 67th minute intercept try put the home side back in-front by two, a lead which they held to the end, winning 19-17.
Tuwai scores Suresnes first for the season
Suresnes opened their National 1 campaign with a huge win, defeating competition heavyweights Rouen Normandie on their own turf 17-13.
Centre Petero Tuwai ran a hard, straight line close to the opposition tryline to score his sides first 5 pointer for the season.
National 1 Kicks off
The 2025/2026 National 1 season kicked off early this morning (FJT) with 3 matches beginning with competition heavyweights Nice travelling to Tarbes.
The visitors were too strong, holding the home side tryless 42-6. Christa Powell (pictured) started at Centre while Waisea Nayacalevu did not play. Masivesi Dakuwaqa came off the bench for Nice.
In other matches Joel Matavesi made his National 1 debut for Bressane, starting at Centre in their loss to Chambery 13-34.
Former Perpignan Centre Api Naqaliva started at 12 in his debut while Iliavi Nasova started on the wing, also on debut. Narbonne defeated Massy 23-17.
Vota joins Rouen for 2 years
Former Fijian Drua Centre Apisalome Vota joins Rouen Normandie in the National 1 for 2 seasons. Vota’s last match for the Drua was in round 10 of the 2024 season and made his test debut later in the year against Samoa in the PNC. A move to Japan was first rumoured but never eventuated and he has been left without a club for nearly 12 months.
Rouen finished as Semi Finalists in their first year back in the National 1 after relegation from the Pro D2.
Player Updates
Rokoua Rasaku scored another try for Chambery, this time in their win over RC Narbonne. It also marks his first winning match as they suffered a loss in his debut last weekend.
He now has 3 tries in 2 matches and the extra attention from Chambery’s media team suggests the hype is starting to build around the exciting winger.
Fred Hickes scored his first try of the season for Perigueux who were on the wrong side of the scoreboard in their trip to Tarbes.
After starting last week on the wing, Hickes returned to his usual Centre position and scored in the 66th minute.
Perigueux came into this match undefeated and scored 2 tries to Tarbes 1 but were let down by ill-discipline, giving up 18 points via 6 penalties.
