Fiji wing Joji Nasova to join Newcastle Red Bulls

Fijian flyer Joji Nasova will bring excitement and finishing power to Newcastle Red Bulls next season, having signed on a two-year deal.

The 25-year-old plays wing or outside centre, and has already touched down four tries in three tests for Fiji after transitioning from a hugely successful international sevens career.

A silver medalist at the Paris Olympics, Nasova was named in the 2025 HSBC SVNS Series Dream Team following a stellar campaign on the world circuit which saw him as the competition’s joint top scorer, with 26 tries.

Signed up to play Super Rugby with the Fijian Drua during the 2026 campaign, Nasova has already made his international 15s breakthrough, scoring on his debut against Canada and then twice more in his second cap as Fiji beat Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup final.

Nasova’s third test in November of this year brought yet another try in a 41-33 away win over Spain, and Newcastle Red Bulls’ sporting general manager Neil McIlroy is excited by the impact that the 6-foot-1 star can make on Tyneside.

He said: “Joji is an electrifying runner who can really help spark our attack into life.

“I’m sure our supporters will enjoy the X-factor he brings on the field, and we’re really excited about the impact he can have here.”

JOJI NASOVA BIOG

Position: Wing/centre

Born: 9/6/2000

Height: 1.85m (6 foot 1)

Weight: 92kg (14 stone 7)

Honours: Fiji