Perigueux made it back-to-back wins after beating Suresnes on their own turf 20-9.

Winger Fred Hickes scored his 2nd try of the season just before halftime. He took a quick tap after a penalty and thanks to some retreating offside defenders, found himself in space and dotted down under the posts.

Perigueux move into 4th position while Suresnes drop to 9th spot.

Bourgoin's 7 match losing stream came to an end, surprisingly on the road against the much fancied Rouen and it was their impressive new backrower Meli Turagaca who scored the winning try in the 70th minute.

Their only win up until this point came in the opening round, a long time between drinks.

On debut for the visitors was former Nimes Flyer Saimone Qeleca who started on the wing. It's his first appearance in the National 1.

Apisai Naqalevu put in a five star performance for National 1 leaders Narbonne on Saturday night against Albi.

He scored a try and set up another in a barnstorming display of power and skill.

It's his first try for the club and it came in the 30th minute when he broke through the line and beat several defenders on a 20 metre run.

Through 6 matches for his new club, the former Perpignan Centre is yet to taste defeat. Final score 27-23.

Meli Turagaca started at Lock for Bourgoin in their trip to Niort in round 7.

He scored his first try in the competition and also for his club in the 25th minute and it would be the visitors only 5 pointer for the afternoon.

Final score 49-16.

Nissa Winger Inoke Nalaga scored his 2nd try in 2 games on Friday night as they won their 4th straight match to maintain their top of the table spot.

The Nadroga native ran a great line from a scrum move to score under the posts in the opening minutes. He then broke through the defensive line, beating several defenders to set up their 2nd try.

Nissa won the game 31-7. Number 8 Masivesi Dakuwaqa also got amongst the tryscorers in what was his first try for the club.

The National 1 resumed on the weekend and Rouen were at home against Albi.

Centre Apisalome Vota, playing his 2nd match for Rouen, scored his first try for the club in the 8th minute.

Rouen were keen to return to the winners circle after a last-up loss to Narbonne but were beaten 22-20 thanks to a last minute penalty to the visitors.

Waisea Nayacalevu was announced as the new Brand Ambassador for the Dubai Knights.

The former Flying Fijians skipper who is contracted to Nice for 2 seasons, including their current campaign, spends his day's off and holidays helping the club with skills, training and exposure.

They released the following on their official Instagram page;

<em>"Knights proudly welcome our Brand Ambassador Waisea Nayacalevu</em>

From the islands to the world stage, Waisea embodies the true spirit of rugby and the fire of experience. Now, he joins us in Dubai to inspire our journey forward.

As Brand Ambassador, Waisea will share his experience, spirit, and strength to guide the next chapter of Knights RFC, standing tall with our 3 C’s: Courage, Commitment, Community.

Together, we move with purpose, pride, and power."

Rokoua Rasaku's career has taken off with a bang in France, the Chambery winger scoring yet another try bringing his tally to 4 tries in his first 3 matches including 2 on his debut.

His 4th may be his best so far after a perfect chip and chase over the opposition winger to score in the right corner.

Chambery couldn't get the job done in the end, losing 16-20 to Albi.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.