LOCKED IN: Volavola to join the Dragons in 2026
Ben Volavola (pictured)
Volavola to join the Dragons in 2026
Sunnybank Rugby has bolstered its squad ahead of the 2026 season with the signing of Fijian International Fly-Half Ben Volavola.
The 34-year-old returns to Australia from the English Premiership where he helped Leicester Tigers to the Grand Final last June.
Born in Sydney before spending his formative years in Fiji, Volavola burst onto the rugby scene in Australia in 2014, with his performance for Southern Districts in the Shute Shield earning him a contract with the Waratahs.
A move across the Tasman to the Crusaders followed as did his first international recognition, called up to the Flying Fijian squad for the first time ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. After a stint with the Melbourne Rebels Volavola moved to Europe in 2017 where he spent the next seven years of his career representing giants of French Rugby Bordeaux Begles, Racing 92, Perpignan and Agen. With 38 international caps to his name, Volavola will bring a wealth of experience to the Dragons squad in is equally comfortable operating at full-back as well as fly-half.
Director of Rugby at Sunnybank Rugby, Brad Harrington said:
“Securing a player of Ben’s calibre reflects the growing momentum and ambition at Sunnybank Rugby. We’re building a true destination club, a place where aspirational players want to develop, compete, and be part of something bigger than themselves. Ben’s experience and professionalism will not only elevate our on-field performance but also strengthen the connection across our wider club community.
We look forward to welcoming Ben and his family into the Sunnybank family in 2026.”
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