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All Blacks coach Ian Foster had cause to be thankful for the spirited Fijian performance in the 57-23 win on Saturday. Foster says he was pleased with what had been a stern challenge from a side able to field many
South Africa’s world cup winning captain Siya Kolisi has tested positive for COVID-19, two weeks before their first Test against the British and Irish Lions. Dan du Preez, Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi, Scarra Ntubeni
The All Blacks could welcome back star duo Ardie Savea and Anton Lienert-Brown for this Saturday's second test against Fiji, according to assistant coach Brad Mooar. Savea and Lienert-Brown are yet to gear up for t
The Fiji Rugby Union is disappointed that Flying Fijians players were not able to honour the wishes of their sponsors by not wearing the jersey with the message ‘Vaccinate Fiji’ in their match against the All Blacks
Manu Samoa has struck a telling blow in their qualification bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, beating Tonga 42-13 at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland last night. The second match of the two-Test series is in
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says there was not much consultation done with the players and it was probably better to go with a clean jersey against the All Blacks last night. The team was supposed
The British and Irish Lions pulled through their toughest test so far as they overcame a committed Sharks side to win 71-31. The Sharks, who lost 54-7 to the Lions three days earlier, were level 26-26 at the break
It was a good weekend for hookers as Ireland’s Ronan Kelleher scored four tries in their 71-10 win over USA this morning. This is following All Blacks hooker Dane Coles four tries against Fiji last night. I
Wales were held to a frustrating 20-20 draw by a 14-men Argentina side at Principality Stadium this morning. The Pumas were put under the pump when full-back Juan Cruz Mallia was sent off for a high tackle on Kier
Joe Cokanasiga scored two tries as England racked up 10 tries to thrash Canada 70-14 at Twickenham. Adam Radwan and Jamie Blamire both scored hat-tricks. View this post
Manu Samoa has struck a telling blow in their qualification bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, beating Tonga 42-13 at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland last night. The second match of the two-Test series is in
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians provided a tough challenge for the All Blacks but it was not enough as the All Blacks registered a 57-23 win in their first test match. This is the first time that the Flying Fijians
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says fans will see some real grit and determination against the All Blacks tonight because the players are aware of what is happening in the country at the moment. Cot
All Blacks winger George Bridge has made it clear that he does not want to find out why Eroni Sau is also known as the sledgehammer. Bridge and Sau have been named on opposite sides and will go head to head when th
All Blacks star Aaron Smith will be playing his 98th test match tonight when they face the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians in Dunedin but this one has extra meaning because this will be his first as captain. The All B
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says Eroni Sau has trained very well and he has fitted in quickly. Cotter says Sau has impressed them and had a very good season with Edinburgh so he is continuing tha
Marika Koroibete has revealed he missed the birth of his third son in order to play for the Wallabies in their opening Test against France on Wednesday night. The winger was among Australia's best as they snatched
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians forward pack have been tasked with the responsibility to protect rookie halfback Simione Kuruvoli against the All Blacks. Coach Vern Cotter says it will be a great day for Kuruvoli a
Seta Tuicuvu will be playing the role of a utility back when the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians take on the All Blacks tomorrow. Tuicuvu who is a substitute will be covering for full-back, first five and halfback.
All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster says Fiji will bring a very different challenge from Tonga. Foster says Fiji are a more established side made up of primarily overseas-based players, who are amongst some of the bet
