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The Colonial Cup (named after sponsors The Colonial National Bank) is the highest level of competition within Fiji Rugby and is a stepping stone for local players into international rugby union.

It is Fiji's first professional league though the players are only paid £40 a week plus lodgings.

Fiji Rugby’s best 125 players are divided up into 5 professionally run franchises. These franchises play each other over 8 weeks culminating in a semi-final and final. The league uses 4 points for a win; 2 for a draw; 1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match; 1 bonus point for losing by 7 points or less. The top four teams then proceed to the semi-finals.

History

The competition was launched in 2004 with four teams: Coastal Stallions, Suva Highlanders, Tailevu Knights and Western Crusaders. The first competition was won by Coastal Stallions.

In 2005 an extra team was added, Northern Sharks, made of players from Vanua Levu, Taveuni and Ovalau.

Franchises

Coastal Stallions
Northern Sharks
Suva Highlanders
Tailevu Knights
Western Crusaders

Past Winners

2004 Coastal Stallions

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-Launched in 2004, the '''Colonial Cup''' (named after sponsors The Colonial National Bank) is the highest level of competition within Fiji Rugby and is a stepping stone for local players into international rugby union. It is Fiji's first professional league though the players are only paid £40 a week plus lodgings.
+The '''Colonial Cup''' (named after sponsors The Colonial National Bank) is the highest level of competition within Fiji Rugby and is a stepping stone for local players into international rugby union.
+It is Fiji's first professional league though the players are only paid £40 a week plus lodgings.
 Fiji Rugby’s best 125 players are divided up into 5 professionally run franchises. These franchises play each other over 8 weeks culminating in a semi-final and final. The league uses 4 points for a win; 2 for a draw; 1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match; 1 bonus point for losing by 7 points or less. The top four teams then proceed to the semi-finals.
+==History==
+The competition was launched in 2004 with four teams: Coastal Stallions, Suva Highlanders, Tailevu Knights and Western Crusaders. The first competition was won by Coastal Stallions.
+In 2005 an extra team was added, Northern Sharks, made of players from Vanua Levu, Taveuni and Ovalau.
 ==Franchises==
-*Crusaders
+*Coastal Stallions
-*Highlanders
+*Northern Sharks
-*Knights
+*Suva Highlanders
-*Sharks
+*Tailevu Knights
-*Stallions
+*Western Crusaders
+==Past Winners==
+Coastal Stallions
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