About the program
What we do
Sport has always been at the heart of Fijian life. FCAV runs and supports rugby, netball and touch football teams across Melbourne, and hosts the flagship Bula Cup - our annual tournament uniting Pacific clubs from across Victoria. We welcome players of all skill levels, ages and genders.
Bula Cup (annual)
A weekend-long rugby and netball tournament held each November, with cultural performances, food stalls and family activities.
Touch football comp
Mixed-gender summer comp running October–March at venues across the north and west.
Junior pathways
Partnership with Rugby Victoria to provide coaching clinics and pathway opportunities for U14–U18 players.
Women's netball
FCAV netball squad training weekly with friendly fixtures against other Pacific community clubs.
Bula Cup 2025 at a glance
24
rugby teams
12
netball teams
3,500+
spectators over the weekend
$18k
raised for community programs
Key sports dates
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct - Mar | Mixed touch football competition | Footscray Park |
| Sat 8 Nov | Bula Cup 2025 - Day 1 (pool rounds) | Casey Fields |
| Sun 9 Nov | Bula Cup 2025 - finals & cultural night | Casey Fields |
| Tue 7:00pm | Women's netball training | MSAC, Albert Park |
"Bula Cup is the one weekend a year where you can hear Vosa Vakaviti on every sideline. It's home, on grass."