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. His current season is shaping as his best yet.

Latest Updates

July 13, 2025

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

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.

July 9, 2025

Sireli Maqala surprisingly started on the bench for the Flying Fijians against the Wallabies.

He replaced Iosefo Masi in the 50th minute and made several big impact plays for Fiji including a crucial steal near their tryline which led to what would have been one of the tries of the season down the other end, scored by the Bayonne Centre who ran up in support. The try was scratched on review by the TMO for an Australian player having his foot on the touchline in the leadup to the try.

Despite playing less than half the game he made 6 carries for 41 metres, 1 linebreak, 2 defenders beaten and 1 forced turnover.

June 26, 2025

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.

Current Season

Competition	Club	Games	Tries	Points	Conversions	Penalty Kicks	Drop Goals
Top 14	Bayonne	20	11	55	0	0	0

Club Career

Competition	Years	Club	Games	Tries	Points
Top 14	2022-2025	Bayonne	47	16	80
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

Featured

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.

Top 14

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.

Top 14

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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