Flying Fijians thrash French Barbarians 46-14
The Flying Fijians have secured their first win in the Autumn Nation Series after beating a strong French Barbarians side by 46-14 this morning. Fiji led in the first half by 26-7 More to follow.
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Flying Fijians expects nothing less than a tough battle against the French Barbarians - Cotter
As the Flying Fijians prepare to take on the French Barbarians tomorrow morning, head coach Vern Cotter says they are making sure to get the content right this time around and address certain key areas, especially the f
Kuruvoli, Volavola and Kamikamica to start as Flying Fijians aim for a win against the French Barbarians
Flying Fijians Head Coach, Vern Cotter has managed to line up a formidable side despite the team facing player suspension and injuries. Cotter has made 7 changes from the Irish match to his 23-member squad in the h
Tuisue banned for four matches
Flying Fijians back-rower, Albert Tuisue has paid a heavy price for the tackle he gave Joe Carbery against Ireland last weekend. The Gloucester forward was red-carded by French referee Mathieu Raynal following his
Flying Fijians drop 2 places in latest world rugby rankings
The Flying Fijians have dropped 2 places in the latest World Rugby Rankings. After losing 28-12 to Scotland and 35-17 to Ireland in the Autumn Series the Flying Fijians have dropped from 11th to 13th place. S
5 quality test matches for the Flying Fijians before RWC2023
With nine months and twenty five days left to the Rugby World Cup 2023, Flying Fijians coach Vern Cotter confirms they will have five solid test matches and four weeks together in Fiji before the Rugby World Cup 2023 in
Ireland beats Fiji as Tuisue sent off
Ireland recovered from an early setback to make it two wins from two in their autumn campaign with a comfortable 35-17 win over 14-man Fiji in Dublin. Ireland fell behind early on when Kalaveti Ravouvou finished of
Flying Fijians looking to defy all odds against Ireland
The Flying Fijians will be looking to defy all odds when they take on the world number 1 Ireland in the Autumn Nation Series tomorrow. Fiji has met Ireland four times since 1995 and lost every match. Fiji's cl
The Flying Fijians ready for Ireland this Sunday at the Autumn International Series
The Flying Fijians are ready to stamp their mark in the Autumn International Series when they face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin this Sunday. This will be the fifth time the two nations meet in their test
Prop Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland for the first time against Fiji
Tadhg Furlong will captain Ireland for the first time in his career against Fiji on Sunday. The tighthead prop will win his 62nd international cap, with regular skipper Johnny Sexton set to drop out of the startin
Flying Fijians move up to 11th place in World Rankings despite loss to Scotland
The Flying Fijians have moved up to 11th place in the Men’s World Rugby 15s ranking despite losing 28-12 to Scotland in the Autumn series last Sunday. Fiji was ranked 12th before moving up a place, as their revi
Maqala, Rotuisolia and Natave to debut for the Flying Fijians, Botitu at 10
Flying Fijians Head Coach Vern Cotter has named three debutants in the 23-member team to play Scotland on Sunday. Fijian Drua rep, Ratu Leone Rotuisolia will make his debut at lock, former Fijian 7s and Olympic Gol
Flying Fijians tests live on Sky Pacific
Sky Pacific has announced that it will broadcast all Flying Fijians Test matches in the Autumn Nations Series live and exclusive. The 2 Flying Fijians tests are in successive weekends with the clash against Scotlan
Cotter impressed with Maqala’s skills and game awareness
Flying Fijians Head Coach, Vern Cotter is impressed with Sireli Maqala’s skills and game awareness during their preparations for the Autumn Nations Series. Cotter says that Maqala provides a backup as well for f
Volavola back with Flying Fijians, Tela to join the team later this week after losing passport in France
Flying Fijians Head Coach, Vern Cotter has confirmed that Ben Volavola has been re-called into the squad after Teti Tela lost his passport in France and is expected to join the team later this week in Scotland. Cot
Dyer and Cocagi in, Kunavula and Radradra out
Vodafone Flying Fijians turnover king Johnny Dyer and Castres centre Adrea Cocagi have joined the team in France after Mesulame Kunavula and Semi Radradra were ruled out. Fiji Rugby Union CEO, John O’Connor conf
Tuisova to play for the Barbarians
Vodafone Flying Fijians winger Josua Tuisova has been named to feature for the Barbarians in the upcoming November Tour. Tuisova was not part of the Flying Fijians squad but has been called up by Scott Robertson t
Maqala named in Flying Fijians Northern Tour squad
Vodafone Flying Fijians head coach, Vern Cotter has selected his 31-member squad to face Scotland, Ireland, and French Barbarians in their Autumn tour test matches next month. Bayonne centre and former sevens rover
Midfield combination of Nayacalevu and Botitu gives more options - Cotter
Vodafone Flying Fijians coach Vern Cotter says the midfield combination of captain Waisea Nayacalevu and Vilimoni Botitu is important as it gives him options going into future tests and the Rugby World Cup next year.
Third consecutive start for the in-form Saulo
In-form Vodafone Flying Fijians prop Manasa Saulo has been picked to start in his third consecutive Pacific Nations Cup match when they take on Samoa on Saturday. The veteran prop says he is expecting an intense ma