4 MORE SILKTAILS JOIN CANTERBURY BULLDOGS ELITE SENIOR PATHWAY PROGRAM

The Kaiviti Silktails to Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs pathway program has achieved another milestone, with recruit trio Alipate Qoro, Tevita Wanisi, and 2026 season captain Gabriel Rawamila departing Fijian shores to embark on the next step of their professional rugby league journey.

Some of the 2026 Silktails squad farewelling the trio bound for Sydney

They head to Belmore to join team-mate Noah Rauluni, who is already in Australia, as the group officially links up with the Bulldogs system.

Noah Rauluni, son of Former Flying Fijian Jacob Rauluni has also been signed into the Bulldogs Senior Pathway program

Upon arriving in Sydney, the incoming group joins former Silktails standouts Jerry Ramasima, Meli Wara, and Mika Senibua. Having previously transitioned through the Fijian pipeline, Ramasima, Wara, and Senibua earned contract extensions within Canterbury’s senior pathway structure, proving the effectiveness of the pipeline in developing NRL-ready talent.

Seremaia Ramasima
Jerry Ramasima – currently in the Junior Pathways Program for the Canterbury Bulldogs in Sydney, also plays for the Silktails in the Jersey Flegg competition.

This pathway highlights the core mission of the Kaiviti Silktails: creating clear, structured avenues for local Fijian talent to earn opportunities in Australia’s elite rugby league competitions.

Mikaele Senibua
Mika Senibua plays in the NSW CUP for Canterbury Bulldogs

Beyond on-field competition, the program supports young athletes with the preparation, professional environment, and international exposure needed to build long-term careers overseas.

Meli Wara also playing in the NSW CUP for Canterbury Bulldogs

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