Wallabies hopeful of Tupou boost
The Wallabies could be in line for a major boost with prop Taniela Tupou likely to be available for the second Test against England. Tupou missed the first Test as he continues his recovery from a calf injury suff
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All Blacks coach delighted with 'phenomenal' leadership from players
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has praised the leadership from his senior players after they delivered an emphatic first-up 42-19 victory over Ireland at Eden Park. Foster was one of four New Zealand coaches down with
South Africa 32-29 Wales: Welsh hearts broken by last minute kick
South Africa's Damian Willemse broke Wales hearts with a match-winning kick in the dying moments as the Springboks beat them 32-29 this morning. Captain Dan Biggar missed a kick to put Wales ahead before giving awa
Wallabies defy injuries, register famous win over England
The Wallabies have recorded a famous 30-28 win over England in a wild encounter at Optus Stadium. This is Australia’s first win over England since the 2015 Rugby World Cup. They powered home with a brilliant
Debut try for Sowakula as the All Blacks breeze past Ireland
It was a dream start in an All Blacks jersey for former Central College Lautoka student, Pita Gus Sowakula as he scored on debut in the 42-19 win over Ireland at Eden Park last night. The former Fiji basketball rep
Habosi and Ravouvou score on debut as Fiji thrash much fancied Tonga 36-0 in PNC
The Vodafone Flying Fijians put on a clinical performance to thrash star studded Tonga 36-0 in the Pacific Nations Cup at the HFC Bank Stadium this afternoon. Tevita Ratuva opened the scoring in the 6th minute befo
Samoa beats Australia A 31-26 in PNC
Blues centre, Nigel Ah Wong scored twice for Samoa as they beat Australia A 31-26 in their first match of the Pacific Nations Cup at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva today. Samoa led 19-7 at half-time but Australia cam
All Blacks out for revenge against Ireland
The All Blacks will be out for revenge when they face Ireland at Eden Park tonight in the first match of their 3-test series. While the All Blacks may have beaten Ireland in 29 of their 33 meetings, the Irish have
Ireland desperate for a win at Eden Park
For the past 28 years, 46 teams have made a walk out on to Eden Park and have returned 80 minutes later winless against the All Blacks and Ireland is desperate to turn that history on its head. Irish hooker Dan She
Fiji thrashed 74-5 by NZ in Oceania Under 20 Championship
The Vodafone Fiji Under-20 rugby side was thrashed 74-5 by New Zealand in their opening match of the Oceania Under 20 Championship last night. Fiji’s lone try was scored by Jope Naseara. New Zealand scored 1
Habosi ready for tomorrow
Fijian Drua star wing Vinaya Habosi is nothing but grateful and blessed to be named in the Vodafone Flying Fijians starting 15 to face Tonga in their PNC opener tomorrow. Habosi was unstoppable in his debut season
Koroibete and Kerevi to start for the Wallabies against England
Marika Koroibete and Samu Kerevi will return for the Wallabies when they take on England in the first match of their 3-test series tomorrow night. Koroibete will start on the wing while Kerevi starts at centre.
Players reminded Test Rugby is different to Super Rugby
Players in the Vodafone Flying Fijians camp have been reminded by coach Vern Cotter that Test rugby is different to Super Rugby and it is more intense. Cotter says having a number of Fijian Drua players in the tea
Folau and Habosi named on opposite sides for PNC clash
Rugby fans will be in for a treat tomorrow as the high flying Vinaya Habosi and former Wallaby Israel Folau will clash on the wings when Fiji faces Tonga in their Pacific Nations Cup clash. Folau will return to Tes
Teti Tela to start at No.10 for the Flying Fijians
Fijian Drua flyhalf, Teti Tela will start at No.10 for the Vodafone Flying Fijians while five players will be making their debut against Tonga on Saturday in the Pacific Nations Cup. Drua stars, Vinaya Habosi, Isoa
Maori All Blacks beat Ireland
The MÄori All Blacks have beaten Ireland 32-17 in the first match of the Northern Hemisphere side's tour of New Zealand in Hamilton this evening. Tonight's game was Ireland's first of their five-match tour of New
Local rugby coaches benefit from Flying Fijians coaching clinic
Local rugby coaches from club and provincial level today received expert tips from the coaching staff of the Vodafone Flying Fijians at Bidesi Park. Head coach Vern Cotter spent time on line outs while forwards coa
Physicality key for Wallabies as they prepare for England battle
Wallabies backrower Rob Valetini believes physicality will be key to deciding the series against England. Valetini looms as a key game-breaker for Dave Rennie's men ahead of the first Test this Saturday. The 2
Vota not fazed by the big names in the Tongan team
Centre, Apisalome Vota who is highly likely to make his debut for the Vodafone Flying Fijians this Saturday says he will not be intimidated by the big names in the Tongan side. Vota says he has faced some household
Will Jordan tests positive for COVID
More bad news for All Blacks fans as star full-back Will Jordan tests positive for COVID. He joins midfield pair David Havili and Jack Goodhue who tested positive earlier. First-five Richie Mo’unga is curren