Ba Women’s Rugby is stepping up for a demanding run-in ahead of the Royal Tea Ranadi Cup, with their first-round opponents already in sight. The Ba team will open their campaign against Navosa on September 5 at Lawaqa Park, a venue they will also use for a pre-match test against Kadavu in a friendly slated for the day prior. Ba Rugby Union secretary Gabby Kautoga said the women have been building solidly, pointing to the recent friendly against Vatukoula as part of their preparation.
It is a busy weekend for Ba rugby, with the men’s senior side taking a break this Saturday while the women continue their training in Lautoka. In the meantime, the Vinod Patel Ba men’s side is set to meet Nadroga in round four of the Skipper Cup on September 6, continuing the town’s month of rugby activity.
Off the field, the Ba Women’s Rugby program is expanding its impact beyond the scoreboard through a farming initiative designed to support the club financially. The team has launched small-scale farming projects to bolster the club’s finances, funding items such as gear and transport, and complementing broader community-driven farming efforts in Ba. This aligns with a growing pattern within Ba Women’s Rugby to diversify income streams and empower players through sustainable entrepreneurship.
The farming initiative is part of a wider narrative about Ba Women’s Rugby, which in recent reports has highlighted a 15-acre farming project in Ba’s Vatusui area. The initiative features a diverse crop mix and aims to teach agricultural skills while generating revenue for rugby needs. While the Ba team’s on-field goals stay focused on Ranadi Cup glory, the off-field ventures underscore a commitment to resilience, self-sufficiency, and community development.
Looking ahead, the program’s upward momentum is evident in broader recognition for Ba Women’s Rugby, including players earning spots in national development pathways. This season’s progress—on and off the field—continues to strengthen Ba’s reputation as a growing hub for women’s rugby, with community backing and practical initiatives fueling both sport and social advancement.
Notes for readers:
– Ranadi Cup kickoff and schedule details reflect Ba’s intention to balance competitive play with sustainable club-building efforts.
– The farming initiative illustrates how sports teams can diversify income and invest in long-term stability, benefiting players and the wider Ba community.
– The broader context of Ba Women’s Rugby’s development includes recognition at national development levels, underscoring a bright outlook for the program.
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