Drua unveil new logo
The Fijian Drua have today unveiled a distinct new logo which pays homage to the origins of the franchise name. The brand identity features the stylized version of the iconic Drua which is the renowned and powerful
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Former Fiji 7s rep Kitione Salawa and veteran prop Manasa Saulo join Fijian Drua
Former Fiji 7s player Kitione Salawa is among the five new players who have been named for the Fijian Drua. Other new inclusions are Flying Fijians props Manasa Saulo and Samuela Tawake and Suva locks Sorovakatikin
FRU cancels 2021 domestic competition and plans for early kick-off in 2022
The Fiji Rugby Union will not resume domestic competition this year and is planning for an early kick-off in 2022. CEO, John O'Connor says even though they have received the approval and certification for their ‘
FRU to reveal the next wave of players for the Drua today
The Fiji Rugby Union will be revealing the next wave of players who will represent the Fijian Drua in next year’s Super Rugby Pacific today. The Drua will be taking around 34 players for the competition. Fij
We are targetting 7s players we believe will be successful in 15s - Raiwalui
Fiji Rugby Union General Manager High-Performance Unit Simon Raiwalui says they have a depth chart and have identified certain sevens players from within their squad that they believe will be successful in 15s. He
There is an option to recruit players who are not from Fiji - Raiwalui
Fiji Rugby Union General Manager High Performance, Simon Raiwalui they have an option of getting players who are not from Fiji for the Fijian Drua. Raiwalui says they are not looking at doing that at the moment but
Flying Fijians remain 11th in latest world rankings while All Blacks close gap on South Africa
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians remain 11th in the latest World Rugby men’s rankings. Fiji has played two test matches this year where they were beaten by the All Blacks on both occasions. Meanwhile, the All Bla
Baber thinks he is the right man for the job
Fiji Airways National Men’s 7s coach Gareth Baber says a few major competitions are coming up this year and next year and he thinks he is the right man for the job as he knows what to do in this period. However,
Tuivuaka seals contract with Zebre Rugby Club
Olympic gold medalist Asaeli Tuivuaka will be joining the Zebre Rugby Club in Italy later this month. He will be participating in two upcoming international tournaments; the United Rugby Championship and EPCR Chall
No loss to FRU by the team not displaying the “Vaccinate Fiji, it’s your choice†message in the second test against the All Blacks
Fiji Rugby Union CEO, John O’Connor has clarified media reports in New Zealand pertaining to the issue of the Flying Fijians’ jerseys, confirming that there has been no loss to FRU by the team not displaying the “
Flying Fijians agree to wear jersey with message “Vaccinate Fiji, it's your choice"
The Fiji Rugby Union says the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians players have agreed to wear the jersey with the “Vaccinate Fiji’ message, with an additional “It’s Your Choice†message alongside it. FRU's Chief
Qaqa jerseys for teams in Super 7s series
Good news for teams participating in the Fiji Rugby Super 7s series as Jacks of Fiji will provide Qaqa jerseys to the teams. FRU CEO, John O’Connor says during the 1st leg they encountered issues in relation to p
Derenalagi is destined to play in the Olympics next year
Fiji Airways Men's National 7s Coach Gareth Baber says Meli Derenalagi is destined to play in the Olympics next year and his job is to get Derenalagi there. He says Derenalagi has been dealing with a knee injury (A
Naduva, Nasove and Cece impress Baber in training
Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team Coach Gareth Baber says speedster Alasio Naduva has been struggling with his fitness. He says Naduva will be the first to admit this because he constantly wants to improve and
Frank Lomani & other local players leave for Autumn Nations Cup
Some local-based Flying Fijians including team officials left today for the Autumn Nations Cup in Europe. They are Melbourne Rebels halfback Frank Lomani, Namosi’s Peni Matawalu, Naitasiri number 8 Chris Minimbi an
Nadolo back for Flying Fijians for Autumn Nations Cup
9 local players have been included in the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians team for the Autumn Nations Cup. Nemani Nadolo is also making a comeback to international rugby. Loosehead Prop: Eroni Mawi, Peni Ravai,
Positive discussions about Flying Fijians involvement in 8 team November tournament
The Fiji Rugby Union says positive discussions are continuing about the Flying Fijians involvement in an eight-team tournament with Six Nations sides in November this year. Fiji Rugby CEO John O'Connor says he had
Rabele is new Fiji Bati Coach
Josaia Rabele is once again the Head Coach of the Vodafone Fiji Bati and will lead the side to the Rugby League World Cup in England in October next year. Rabele takes over from Brandon Costin who resigned last Mon
Suva rugby team to wear black armbands in memory of the late Yalayalatabua
The Suva Rugby Union says it will be commemorating tomorrow's Skipper Cup game in memory of one of its star front rowers, Alefoso Yalayalatabua who was laid to rest yesterday. They will be wearing black armbands as
Commander Francis Kean no longer Chairman of FRU
Commander Francis Kean is no longer the Chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union Board and is also no longer on the board of FRU as he has rotated out from the board as per the Fiji Rugby Constitution. FRU Chief Executive