About James Bolabiu
Born 1983. James Bolabiu is a Fijian rugby union player and rugby union match official.
James Bolabiu (born 25 May 1983 in Suva, Fiji) is a Fijian international rugby union referee and Fiji's most experienced referee. He was an assistant referee at the 2008 Tri Nations Series matches between and in Sydney and Auckland. He also officiated at the 2008 IRB Junior World Championship held in Wales.
After officiating at the 2008 Tri Nations Series, Bolabiu had a two-month stint in South Africa in the Currie Cup First Division competition. He was the first Fijian referee to officiate at the IRB Sevens World Series. He also refs in the Pacific Nations Cup.
Bolabiu was selected as a match official for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
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Who is James Bolabiu?
Fijian rugby union referee
When was James Bolabiu born?
James Bolabiu was born on 25 May 1983 in Suva.
What is James Bolabiu's occupation?
James Bolabiu is a rugby union player and rugby union match official.
What nationality is James Bolabiu?
James Bolabiu is Fijian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Bolabiu. https://biography.guide/james-bolabiu/
MLA: "James Bolabiu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-bolabiu/.
Chicago: "James Bolabiu." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-bolabiu/.
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