Cheika wary of Radradra
Wallabies coach, Michael Cheika says the key to stopping Semi Radradra and the many other Fijian threats is for his team to defend as a unit and not as individuals. Cheika says if they put too much of an eye on one
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Hundreds of millions of people expected to enjoy the official opening of the Rugby World Cup tonight
Fans at Tokyo Stadium, along with a worldwide television audience numbering in the hundreds‑of‑millions, are set to be captivated by a truly spectacular and unique opening ceremony as Rugby World Cup 2019 kicks off
No holds barred by Wallabies as Naisarani, Koroibete and Kerevi named to start against Fiji
Three Fiji born players will start for the Wallabies as they will face off with the Flying Fijians this Saturday. Samu Kerevi will be the vice-captain of the team and will be joined by Marika Koroibete in the backl
Sevu Reece makes starting line-up for All Blacks vs Springboks
Fiji born, Sevu Reece will start for the All Blacks as they begin their defence of the Rugby World Cup against South Africa on Saturday. Reece will be joined by Richie Mo’unga who will start at fly-half while
Seruvakula makes four changes to his run-on side for Saturday’s clash against Sydney Rays
Fiji Airways Fijian Drua Coach Senirusi Seruvakula has made four changes to his run-on side for Saturday’s clash against Sydney Rays at Churchill Park. Ulaiasi Lawavou returns to the starting line‑up after
Fiji go up against the Wallabies with only 2 victories against them over 60 years ago
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians have only beaten the Wallabies twice ahead of their Rugby World Cup opener in Sapporo Dome in Japan on Saturday. The first win was in 1952 where Fiji won 17-15 while the other was a
Geotech Marist Eastgate Hockey tournament receives $25,000 from Geotech Drilling International
The Geotech Marist Eastgate Hockey tournament has been boosted after receiving $25,000 from Geotech Drilling International. Vice President of the tournament, Martin Fong says that this tournament is mainly abo
Flying Fijians team to take on Wallabies to be named later today
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians coach John McKee is expected to name the team today that will take on the Wallabies. While speaking from Japan, McKee says the training session today will be important as they will be ai
TJ Perenara raring to go for the All Blacks against the Springboks
All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara says he's raring to go for the All Blacks in their first Rugby World Cup match against South Africa on Saturday. He will find out at 2.30 this afternoon whether he'll start a
Paris Saint Germain beats Real Madrid in Champions League match 3-0
Paris Saint Germain has beaten Real Madrid 3-0 in their Champions League match this morning. In other matches, Manchester City is leading Shakhtar Donetsk 2 nil while Juventus is leading Atletico Madrid 2-2.
South Africa to take unchanged squad into back to back tests for the first time in 4 years
For the first time in four years South Africa will take an unchanged squad into back‑to‑back tests when Siya Kolisi leads the Springboks out for their Rugby World Cup opener against defending champion New Zealand.
McKee is expected to name his team for the first match tomorrow
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians coach, John McKee says they are really excited as they get closer to their first game against the Wallabies and hopes all the hard work that they have put in since July really pays off this w
Samoan players covering up tattoos to avoid offending Japanese hosts
Samoan rugby players will wear skin suits to cover their traditional tattoos during some training sessions at the Rugby World Cup in order not to offend their Japanese hosts. Captain Jack Lam said Samoa's team
2019 RWC squad more formidable than 2015 RWC squad - Assistant Coach Tabai Matson
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Assistant Coach, Tabai Matson is convinced that Fiji will be more formidable than the side who suffered losses to Australia, England and Wales during the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Matson say
Royal Australian Mint releases limited edition $2 dollar Wallabies coin
The Royal Australian Mint has created a $2 Wallabies coin with touches of green and gold to honour the spirit of Australia. Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle says they saw four years ago that the Wallabies have th
PSG and Real Madrid to be without some of their key players in their match tomorrow
Paris St‑Germain and Real Madrid will be without some of their key players when they face off in the UEFA Champions League tomorrow. Neymar, Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe will be missing for PSG while Luka Mod
Dan Carter on freakish Beauden Barrett and his rivals in Japan
All Blacks great, Dan Carter feels Beauden Barrett has freakish talents that set him apart from his Rugby World Cup rivals. Double World Cup winner Carter, who also holds the record for the most points in internati
Wales backs coach sent home from World Cup over alleged betting breach
Wales backs coach, Rob Howley has been sent home from the Rugby World Cup for an alleged breach of World Rugby's laws covering betting and anti‑corruption. His departure is a huge blow just six days before Wa
Coach making sure that players have clarity regarding game plan for Wallabies match
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians coach, John McKee says he is making sure the players have clarity in terms of their game plan against the Wallabies on Saturday. While speaking from Japan, McKee says the players are exc
All Black Ben Smith says his confidence levels never dipped
All Blacks veteran, Ben Smith has defended his reputation and disagreed with All Blacks coach Steve Hansen's suggestion that his confidence levels had taken a hit before the Rugby World Cup. Smith, speaking to