Fiji sacrifice home games in Nations Championship
NEWS: In a major blow for Fijian fans, it has been revealed that the national team will play their home Nations Championship matches in Europe.
Fiji are scheduled to take on Wales, England and Scotland as their home leg of the new tournament.
However, now it has been confirmed that Fiji are set to play Wales in Cardiff, England in Liverpool and Scotland in Edinburgh.
Scotland will visit Argentina and South Africa before returning to Edinburgh to play Fiji.
Scottish Rugby confirmed that it will be supporting the matchday operations, marketing and ticketing for the Fiji fixture, working in close collaboration with the Fiji Rugby.
Scotland’s most recent match against Fiji was last summer in Suva. The last match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield was in November 2024, when Scotland took the win in front of a sold-out stadium.
Scotland has a long record of playing in the Pacific Islands, and also visited Fiji in 2017 on Head Coach Gregor Townsend’s first international tour.
“Although our match against Scotland won’t be played in Fiji, we’re determined to make it feel every bit like a home game,” said Koli Sewabu, CEO of Fiji Rugby Union.
“Fans can expect a vibrant, festival-like atmosphere, a true celebration of Fijian rugby culture both on and off the pitch.
“We’ll be giving absolutely everything on the field, and playing in a world-class stadium makes the occasion even more special. We’re excited to share that stage with the incredible support we know will be there to lift us.
“It’s also a great opportunity to raise the profile of Fijian rugby, showcase our culture, and connect with our diaspora and fans from the Northern Hemisphere. The success of these fixtures will enable us to invest more into grassroots rugby, supporting the continued growth and success of the team.”
Scottish Rugby’s Director of Stadium Development & Operations, Mark Laidlaw, added: “We are looking forward to hosting Fiji in their match against Scotland as part of the new Nations Championship in July.
“This fixture is an added date in the calendar for our fans to support Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield but also a chance for the Fiji diaspora to see their national team in this unique home match.
“We will be providing a full range of logistical and operational support to ensure this match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield is a success, for both Unions
“With the match taking place in a key time for tourism in our capital city, I hope that a lot of visitors join us in what will be an exciting day of summer rugby.”
