Masirewa to start for Japan
Fiji-born winger, Semisi Masirewa will start for Japan in the clash against the Wallabies in Oita today. The former Waikato rugby wing made his debut for Japan earlier this year. Japan lost to the British and
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Sam Cane makes his All Blacks return while Sotutu starts
Sam Cane will make his long-awaited return for the All Blacks this weekend while Hoskins Sotutu will start when they face USA this Sunday. George Bower has been named on the bench. Sotutu has been named to sta
Valetini to start for the Wallabies while Kerevi is sidelined due to injury
Rob Valetini will start for the Wallabies while Hunter Paisami will replace injured Samu Kerevi for tomorrow's clash against Japan in Oita. Valetini will team up with Rob Leota and Michael Hooper in the loose forw
I will be constantly talking to the coaching panel for the Northern Tour - Cotter
The Fiji Rugby Union has clarified that  Vern Cotter remains the Head Coach of the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians and his set of assistant coaches based in New Zealand had full involvement in selecting the squad for the
Quade Cooper uncertainty over Wallabies' UK tour
Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper remains uncertain if Saturday's Test against Japan will be his last for 2021 with discussions continuing between the Wallabies and his Japanese club Kintetsu. Cooper is set to line
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
Whitelock to captain All Blacks for Northern Tour
Sam Whitelock has resumed the role of All Blacks captain for their end of the year tour, ahead of Sam Cane and Ardie Savea. The 33-year-old veteran assumed the captaincy role earlier this year because Cane was side
Faf De Klerk and Kolbe out of Springboks autumn Tests squad while Morne Styne retires from international duties
World Cup winners Faf de Klerk and Cheslin Kolbe will both miss South Africa's autumn Tests in Britain because of injury. De Klerk has been sidelined due to a hip issue and Kolbe has a knee problem. Some repo
7 Olympic gold medalists named in Flying Fijians squad for the Northern Tour
Olympic gold medalists Vilimoni Botitu, Aminiasi Tuimaba, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Leone Nakarawa, Viliame Mata, Josua Tuisova and Masivesi Dakuwaqa have all been named in the Flying Fijians squad for the Northern Tour. Bo
Wallabies coach not underestimating Japan
Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie has assured that his side considers Japan as a genuine threat ahead of their clash with the Brave Blossoms in Oita on Saturday. It is at Oita Dome where the Wallabies will open thei
All Blacks pay tribute to Chiefs teammate Sean Wainui, after death in car crash
News of Sean Wainui's death has shocked the All Blacks squad, as they arrive in the United States for their clash with the Eagles in Washington DC this Sunday. The MÄori All Blacks and Chiefs utility back was the
Koroibete to miss Wallabies' spring tour
Star winger Marika Koroibete will miss the Wallabies' entire northern hemisphere spring tour after opting to stay in Australia following the birth of his third child. Coach Dave Rennie says Koroibete needed preciou
Baber joins Edinburgh
Edinburgh has announced the appointment of 2020 Olympic Gold winning Fiji 7s coach Gareth Baber as the club’s new skills and assistant attack coach. Baber will link up with Edinburgh’s coaching group in Decembe
Drua unveil coaching and management team which includes William Koong, Brad Harris and Glen Jackson
The Fijian Drua have today announced the coaching and management team for its inaugural Super Rugby Pacific campaign. They are William Koong as Head Physiotherapist, Brad Harris as Assistant Coach, Glen Jackson as
Sky Pacific to show Autumn Nations Series including Fiji vs Wales match
Good news for rugby lovers as Sky Pacific will broadcast 21 international rugby test matches from the upcoming Autumn Nations Series. The Test schedule includes all premier matches of the top three in the World Ra
Christian Leali'ifano signs with Moana Pasifika
Former Wallabies playmaker Christian Lealiifano has been confirmed as the first squad member of Moana Pasifika. The 26-test veteran returns to Super Rugby after a two-year stint in Japan with the Shining Arcs.
World Rugby changes law to allow all players to wear leggings
Rugby players at all levels of the game will be allowed to wear leggings or tights in matches after an amendment of the sport’s laws was approved by World Rugby’s executive committee. Previously only females we
Tuimaba commits future to Pau
Fiji 7s star and Olympic Gold Medalist Aminiasi Tuimaba has extended his contract with French club Pau. Tuimaba joined Pau last year and will now stay at the club until 2024. Tuimaba says he is happy to have
Liam Squire retires from rugby aged 30
All Black Liam Squire has announced his shock retirement from rugby at the age of just 30. The Highlanders and Tasman loose forward took to social media on Tuesday announcing his decision to quit the sport due to a
Nadolo shows interest playing for Fiji in 2023 Rugby World Cup
Flying Fijians wing Nemani Nadolo has shown his interest to play for Fiji in the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France if his body is up for another World Cup challenge. Nadolo says returning to the Fijian squad, he has d