Fiji made its first appearance at a Women's Rugby League World Cup in 2026, with Rabbitohs five-eighth Luisa Yaranamua helping the Bulikula compete.
Her performances earned her a place on the shortlist for the 2026 IRL Women's Golden Boot, whose winners will be announced Thursday night in Brisbane.
Yaranamua started against New Zealand in Newcastle, played all 70 minutes and kicked a conversion in Fiji's 18-12 defeat.
Fiji held a 12-10 lead at half-time, while Yaranamua made four kicks for 122 metres.
She was one of three Rabbitohs in the Bulikula squad, alongside Rory Muller and Aliti Namoce.
A product of South Sydney's women's pathway, Yaranamua was the club's Players' Player in 2025.
This year she helped the Rabbitohs reach the NSWRL Women's Premiership preliminary final before joining the Bulikula camp.
The International Rugby League awards the Golden Boot to the world's best players, making Yaranamua's nomination a notable achievement.
South Sydney congratulated her and said the club would be cheering her on when the winners are announced.