2,179 articles tagged "rugby-union"
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he will not try to replicate the approach of Jasper Wiese or Duane Vermeulen when he starts at No.8 for the first time in his Test career against Australia at Ellis Park tomorrow.
There are injury concerns for Fiji Water Flying Fijians Powerhouse centre Semi Radradra as he may not play in the first Pacific Nations Cup match against Tonga on the 30th of this month at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says NZR’s new deal with Richie Mo’unga which will bring the playmaker back from Japan is a win-win for both parties. Mo’unga will return to New Zealand in July 2026 on an
Two players with Fijian heritage—Rob Valetini and Langi Gleeson—have been named in the Wallabies' 35-member squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship, which kicks off next Sunday. Wallabies head coach Joe Schmi
Fiji-born backrower Makarita Baleinadogo has been named in the France Women’s final 32-member squad for the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup in England later this month. The 23-year-old was a last minute inclus
NSW Waratahs and Wallabies hooker David Porecki has announced his retirement from professional Rugby. Porecki most recently pulled on the gold jersey during the British & Irish Lions Series, starting in the sec
All Blacks halfback Cameron Roigard has been ruled out of the opening two tests of the Rugby Championship against Argentina after suffering a fracture in his right foot. New Zealand Rugby confirms that Roigard expe
The Wallabies have delivered a special 22-12 win over the British and Irish Lions in Sydney. In the best performance under Joe Schmidt, the hosts came out and were dominant in the wet conditions. Player of th
The British & Irish Lions series will conclude in Sydney tonight as the Wallabies face the Lions at Accor Stadium. The Lions have wrapped up the trophy after a last minute winner in Melbourne to sink the Austra
Veteran Wallabies halfback Nic White will retire from rugby after tomorrow’s third and final test against the British & Irish Lions. The 35-year-old, who has 72 Wallabies caps under his belt, says it has been
Former Fiji 7s star and Bua speedster William Ryder is proving that age is just a number as he continues to play professional rugby at 43. Ryder, once dubbed the “Twinkle Toes†of Fiji Rugby, helped his Solomon
Saturday's final Test between the Wallabies and British and Irish Lions is far from a dead rubber, according to Wallabies lock Nick Frost, with the side desperate for one last shot at the visitors. Frost says there
The Fiji Rugby Union has recorded a profit of $100,000 for the 2024 financial year, an outcome described as a positive result in the context of ongoing efforts to strengthen rugby across all levels. FRU Chairman, J
The Fiji Rugby Union is planning to hold negotiations with Wales, Scotland, and England in September, exploring how best to monetise and potentially host the matches against them in the UK. FRU Chairman, John Sanda
Fiji-born New England Free Jacks winger Paula Balekana has been named the 2025 Major League Rugby SportsBreaks Player of the Year, following a standout season in the United States’ top professional rugby competition.
The British and Irish Lions are aiming for a clean sweep against the Wallabies when the two sides clash in their third and final test this Saturday in Sydney. The Lions have already secured the series after their s
Australian rugby boss Phil Waugh has demanded an explanation from World Rugby about the decision to award the Lions' series clinching try on Saturday. The Wallabies were furious that referee Andrea Piardi did not d
Fijian Wallabies back-rower Rob Valetini delivered a strong performance, but it wasn’t enough as Australia fell to the British and Irish Lions 29-26 in a thrilling encounter before a record-breaking crowd of 90,000 at
Wallabies Fijian backrower Rob Valetini will make his long-awaited return this Saturday after being named to start at blindside flanker for Australia’s second Test against the British and Irish Lions. Valetini ha
Fiji Water Flying Fijians Head Coach Mick Byrne is calling on World Rugby to ensure fair preparation windows for Pacific teams like Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa ahead of major tournaments such as the Pacific Nations Cup.
