Iliavi Nasova made his return for Narbonne after missing their last 3 matches.
After going 6 games undefeated, they suffered their first loss to Rennes 8-3.
Nasova has made a solid start to his French rugby career and Narbonne are one of the title contenders and will have a fair crack at promotion to the Pro D2.
Narbonne have started the season with 2 straight wins, this time over Niort 20-16.
After starting on the wing in his debut in round 1, Nasova was used off the bench in this match and played the final 20 minutes.
Iliavi Nasova made his official National 1 debut for Narbonne. He started on the wing in their season opener against Massy.
| Competition | Club | Games | Tries | Points | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National 1 | Narbonne | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Competition | Years | Club | Games | Tries | Conv | Pen Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National 1 | 2025 | Narbonne | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Years | Team | Games | Tries | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Fiji Sevens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.