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A powerful First Nations and Pasifika side came close to a stunning upset against the British and Irish Lions, falling just short 24-19 after a fiercely contested encounter at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. The combi
England fly-half Owen Farrell will continue his remarkable return to the British & Irish Lions after being named captain to face the First Nations Pasifika XV tonight. Farrell will lead the side from inside cen
The President of the Six Nations Council,who is also the Vice President of the French Rugby Federation and World Rugby High Performance Base leader, Abedelatif Benazzi, paid a courtesy visit to the Fiji Rugby Union this
Five players with Fijian links have been named in the First Nations Pasifika XV side that will take on the British & Irish Lions tomorrow night in Melbourne. The players include Brumbies forward Lington Ieli, w
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua winger Taniela Rakuro has made a sensational debut for the Taranaki Bulls, scoring five tries in their 97-0 thrashing of Thames Valley in a pre-season Bunnings NPC match. Rakuro becomes o
The British & Irish Lions survived a late comeback from the Wallabies to secure a 27–19 victory and take an early lead in the series opener in Brisbane. Flyhalf Finn Russell was instrumental for the visitors,
The All Blacks came from behind to beat France 29-19 in the third and final test, completing a 3-0 series sweep for the hosts. France opened the scoring, with halfback Nolann Le Garrec diving over from close range,
The All Blacks came from behind to beat France 29-19 in the third and final test, completing a 3-0 series sweep for the hosts. France opened the scoring, with halfback Nolann Le Garrec diving over from close range,
The All Blacks have been hit by an injury blow yesterday on the eve of the third Test against France, losing experienced wing Rieko Ioane to a hamstring injury. New Zealand team management says Ioane was ruled out
The sold-out sign has gone up at Suncorp Stadium, with a bumper crowd expected ahead of the first Test between the British & Irish Lions and Wallabies in Brisbane. The 52,500 capacity stadium is set to be fille
Beauden Barrett in doubt for Rugby Championship with hand injury All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett could be in doubt for the Rugby Championship due to a hand injury. It’s understood the injury is linked t
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua wing Ponipate Loganimasi has been called up by the First Nations Pasifika XV squad for Tuesday’s match against the British & Irish Lions in Melbourne. Loganimasi adds to the squadâ€
Fiji-born All Blacks star winger Sevu Reece has forced his way back into the All Blacks’ starting XV that will take on France in their final test this weekend in Hamilton. The 28-year-old was ruled out of the sec
Fresh off their victory at the Women’s Oceania Championships, the Vodafone Fijiana 15s are confident they will pose a strong challenge to the USA this week. Head Coach Ioan Cunningham says the players are excited
Former Fiji Water Flying Fijians captain Waisea Nayacalevu has arrived at Stade Nicois Rugby Club as they prepare for the 2025-2026 French Pro D2 competition. The arrival of the 35-year-old veteran centre was confi
Young Swire Shipping Fijian Drua and Fiji Water Flying Fijians lock forward, Mesake Vocevoce is still reeling from the opportunity of playing alongside some of the top players that he grew up watching on television.
Vodafone Fijiana XVs utility forward Asinate Serevi is excited to play against some of her former teammates in the USA Women’s side if she is named in the matchday 23 squad to play this weekend. Asinate, the daug
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua backrower Joseva Tamani has signed with Otago for the upcoming 2025 NPC competition that will kick off at the end of this month. Tamani, who missed selection for the Fiji Water Flying Fij
Heading into this weekend’s first of the three test matches against the British and Irish Lions, the Wallabies are not worried about winning the series, but are worried about their first game at Suncorp Stadium on Sat
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua and Fiji Water Flying Fijians reps Mesake Doge and Mesake Vocevoce have been selected into the 26-member First Nations & Pasifika XV that is preparing to play the British and Irish Lions n
