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Argentina has been given a nod by the Laureus World Sports Awards for their efforts in 2020, earning a nomination for an award following their historic first ever win over the All Blacks. In the 30th contest betwee
The 2023 Rugby World Cup could be extended by a week to ensure longer rest periods for all competing nations. Officials at World Rugby have held discussions with the global players’ union and tournament organiser
The Namosi Rugby Union plans to kick start its preparation for the 2021 Skipper Cup Competition with a 10s tournament this Saturday at Thompson Park. Namosi coach and former national rep Asaeli Boko say the 10s tou
Former Fiji Bati star and Queensland Reds recruit Suliasi Vunivalu will be eligible to play this week but he will need to impress the coaching staff to be able to make the squad this Friday against the Melbourne Rebels.
Dan Carter has announced his retirement from professional rugby, bringing an end to an illustrious career that spanned nearly two decades. The 38-year-old goes out having won 112 caps for New Zealand and with two
Good news for teams participating in the Fiji Rugby Super 7s series as Jacks of Fiji will provide Qaqa jerseys to the teams. FRU CEO, John O’Connor says during the 1st leg they encountered issues in relation to p
Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has ended his 11-year stay with South Africa's Stormers and is expected to be unveiled by the Durban-based Sharks in the coming week. The loose-forward is the second-mos
England found flashes of attacking flair to bounce back from last weekend's defeat to Scotland to claim 41-18 win against Italy in the Six Nations this morning. England scored six tries. Anthony Watson scored
Former Fiji Under-20 winger, Timoci Tavatavanawai will feature for the Crusaders today in their sold-out Super Rugby Aotearoa pre-season clash against the Highlanders. The former Queen Victoria School student is pa
All Blacks star Brodie Retallick has revealed that 2023 will likely be his final season in the All Blacks jersey. 2023 will also be the World Cup year which will be held in France. The 29-year-old is currently
Two exciting new laws will be introduced for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa Competition that includes goal-line drop-out and captains referral. The two law variations will be used for the first time when pre-season
The Kaiviti Silktails have left for Australia to take part in the upcoming Ron Massey Cup competition. Coach and former Fiji Bati captain Wes Naqaima says the team are grateful to be based in Sydney to participate
Flying Fijians captain Semi Radradra has started an appeal for Fijians affected by Cyclones Yasa and Ana with the help of his club - Bristol Bears. The money raised by Radradra will support the Think Pacific Found
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians are now ranked 11th based on the latest rankings released by World Rugby. England has dropped to third place after losing to Scotland over the weekend in the Six Nations. Argent
Blues coach Leon MacDonald said a playing position for Roger Tuivasa-Sheck would occupy his mind later in the year. However, he admitted to being intrigued about what might be available to him next year when Beaude
The Suva Rugby Union received a major boost for their 2021 rugby competition after Ram Sami & Sons Limited re-confirmed their sponsorship of $10,000. Suva Rugby General Secretary Tevita Tuiloa says through the
Wales has made a winning start to their Six Nations campaign after defeating Ireland 21-16 this morning. Wales were trailing 13-6 at halftime but came back strong in the second half with two tries from George North
Flying Fijians star Semi Radradra has been sidelined with a knee injury. Radradra had a spectacular performance in Bristol’s 48-3 victory over Bath last Friday, making a stunning 162m with the ball in hand as he
Scotland claimed a first win at Twickenham since 1983 as returning fly-half Finn Russell orchestrated a shock 11-6 Six Nations victory over England. Capitalising on the hosts' ill discipline, Russell gave Scotland
The World Rugby U20 Championship will not take place this year due to the ongoing impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was made in consultation with potential hosts and participating unions consider
