Sam Cane ruled out
Chiefs captain Sam Cane will sit out the Super Rugby Aotearoa opener against the Highlanders on Saturday with a stiff back. The exclusion of the newly crowned All Blacks skipper will be a blow to the Chiefs as they
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My father’s words of encouragement will keep me going- Vakurunabili
Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s forward Josua Vakurunabili says that he would not be able to be in the place where he is now if it was not for his father pushing him to achieve new and greater things. Speaking to
Dates of Lions tour to South Africa may change
World champions, South Africa may change the dates of a three-Test series against the British and Irish Lions next year. The eagerly awaited visit is scheduled for July and August 2021 and the Tests in Soweto, Cape
Highlanders ready to host pro-rugby match with crowd
As New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed what many sports fans had been hoping yesterday afternoon, the Highlanders and Forsyth Barr Stadium are already springing into action to make those hopes a reality
NZ fans returning to stadiums to boost businesses
Stadium bosses, team chief executives and food vendors in New Zealand are welcoming the news that sports fans are now allowed back into the stadium. Radio NZ reports tickets are now on sale for the Super Rugby Aot
Springbok Sevens legend to retire
Legendary Springbok Sevens player Cecil Afrika has announced his retirement from Sevens Rugby, ending a distinguished 12-year career. Afrika retires as South Africa’s highest points scorer, playing in 345 HSBC Wo
Bulldogs claims first win of the season
The Canterbury Bulldogs claimed their first win of the season after thumping the Dragons 22-2 in the NRL last night. Adam Elliott, Nick Meaney and Reimis Smith each scored a try for the Bulldogs while the rest of t
Ronaldo becomes a billionaire
Another day, another record broken by Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese superstar has now become the first football player in history to earn more than $1 billion during his playing career, according to Forbes.
There will be no limit on crowd numbers when the Super Rugby Aotearoa kicks off
Super Rugby Aotearoa kick-off times are set to change in response to New Zealand’s move to Alert Level 1. New Zealand Rugby has confirmed there will be no limit on crowd numbers when the Highlanders play the Chie
Kurtley Beale wants to play his fourth Rugby World Cup
Kurtley Beale has announced his intention to give incoming Wallabies coach Dave Rennie no choice but to let him become the third Australian to play his fourth Rugby World Cup. Beale is set to leave the Waratahs at
Blake escapes suspension following high tackle
Fiji Bati and Parramatta Eels centre Waqa Blake has escaped suspension despite being charged for a high tackle in their dramatic win over Manly. Blake has been charged with a grade-one careless high tackle in Parra
Conor McGregor announces his retirement
Conor McGregor has announced his retirement from mixed martial arts - again - at the age of 31. The Irishman posted the announcement under his Twitter handle @TheNotoriousMMA with a photo of his mother. McGreg
Former All Black, Taylor sacked by French Club Pau for leaving France during the COVID-19 lockdown
Former All Black and Crusaders player Tom Taylor is looking for a new team after he was sacked by French club Pau for skipping the country during the COVID-19 lockdown. The Club claimed that Taylor departed France
Savea’s return to boost the Hurricanes
The return of star loose forward Ardie Savea for the first time in 2020 will provide a massive boost to the Hurricanes for their Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign. Savea was in good-form in 2019 before a knee injury in
16-year-old Suaalii is set to sign a AUS$2 million contract with the Rabbitohs
Teenage cross-code sensation Joseph Sua-alii is set to become the youngest millionaire in rugby league history. The Daily Telegraph reported Suaalii will sign a four-year contract with the South Sydney Rabbitohs wo
Titans break NRL losing streak in their win against the Tigers
The Gold Coast Titans celebrated their first win in almost a year with a 28-23 victory over the Wests Tigers last night. The Titans delivered the win through a dramatic 78th minute winning try to finally end a 14 g
Sowakula and Naholo secure a spot for the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Aotearoa
Fiji born players, Pita Gus Sowakula and Kini Naholo have been named in the Gallagher Chiefs squad that will be playing in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. Sowakula made his debut for the Chiefs against the Hi
Vunivalu hopes to remain with the Storm if Rugby Union deal fails
Melbourne Storm flyer, Suliasi Vunivalu wants to remain with the Storm in the NRL competition if his code switch to rugby union next year is unsuccessful. Vunivalu says he will seek reassurance about his contract a
Fiji FA to provide $68,000 worth of groceries and monetary funding to affected soccer players
The Fiji Football Association will be distributing $68,000 worth of groceries and will also be providing monetary funding to soccer players that have lost income during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fiji FA had earlier
Eels hold off the Sea Eagles to remain unbeaten
The Paramatta Eels defence was up to par to hold off the Manly Sea Eagles for a 19-16 victory in the NRL last night. Fiji Bati star Maika Sivo was again impressive for the Eels where he made two try assists allowin