Vitalina Naikore is a Fijian rugby league footballer who has represented Fiji at the international level. She primarily plays as a winger or centre. Naikore was a member of the Fiji women's national rugby league team that competed in the 2022 Women's Rugby League World Cup. Following her performance in the tournament, she signed with an NRL Women’s (NRLW) club for the 2023 season.
Early life and background
- Nationality: Fijian
- Prior to switching to rugby league, Naikore participated in rugby union, including sevens competitions, though detailed records of her early sporting career are limited.
Club career
- In 2023, Naikore joined an NRLW club (reported to be the St George Illawarra Dragons) to compete in Australia’s premier women’s rugby league competition. Specific statistics regarding appearances, tries, and points are not comprehensively documented in publicly available sources.
International career
- Naikore earned selection for the Fiji women's national rugby league team and played in the 2022 Women’s Rugby League World Cup. Her contributions were noted for pace and defensive work on the edge, but comprehensive match statistics are not widely published.
Playing style
- As a winger/centre, Naikore is recognized for her speed, agility, and ability to finish scoring opportunities, typical attributes for players in these positions.
Current status
- As of the latest available information, Vitalina Naikore continues to be active in professional rugby league, competing in the NRLW and representing Fiji in international fixtures where selected.
Note: Detailed personal data such as exact birthdate, place of birth, and complete club statistics are not sufficiently documented in reliable public sources at this time.