Welcome to Mokani Rugby Club

About Mokani Rugby Club

The Mokani Rugby Club is a Village Based Rugby Club established in 1960 and was part of the Rewa Rugby Union before joining the Tailevu Rugby Union in 1997. We represents more than hundreds games of Rugby and have more rugby experience and operation of our Grassroot Rugby Club. Mokani Village is located 10km from Nausori Town. As of 2024, the population of the Mokani is 894. The Mokani Rugby Club is the Mokani Village Rugby Team which is established to develop grassroots rugby players and their career pathways.

The Mokani Rugby Club is a rugby-centered community development non-profit organization that uses rugby as a tool for common good, youth development and developing rugby career pathways. We are focusing on teaching fundamental rugby skills, fostering a love for the game, and promoting the values of teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship.

The Mokani Rugby Club relies on strong relationships with Local Rugby Clubs, Tailevu Rugby Union, Fiji Rugby, Overseas Rugby Clubs, Community Groups, Schools, and Sponsors, to ensure that young players and unemployed youth in our community and neighbouring communities have opportunities to participate and developing their Rugby Skills and Career Pathways . We are working to provide opportunities for youth and children from all ethnic backgrounds, low-income families, indigenous communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable youth to participate in pro-social development through Rugby.

We have been introducing Junior Rugby Development to new players, providing opportunities for individuals of all ages and skill levels to get involved, and promoting rugby as an inclusive and accessible sport. It forms the basis for the growth and sustainability of rugby in Grassroots Rugby Club, Provincial Rugby Union Competition and contributes largely to the success of the Fiji Rugby.

The Mokani Rugby Club have included rugby for young children, girls, women and men where modified versions of the sport are played to introduce the basics in a fun and safe environment. As players progress, they may join Rugby Clubs, Provincial Rugby Union and Overseas Rugby Contract.

Overall, the Mokani Rugby Club forms the foundation of the sport, ensuring its growth, accessibility, inclusivity, gender sensitivity and sustainability by engaging players, coaches, volunteers, sponsors and fans at the community level. It is an essential aspect of rugby’s development and plays a vital role in creating a pathway for aspiring players to progress to higher levels of the sport and secure employment opportunities.