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All Blacks prop George Bower who will start against the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians tonight says he has a feeling he will get emotional when he hears the Fijian national anthem. Bower who has links to Fiji says he
Flying Fijians veteran winger Nemani Nadolo says if they can put a smile on the faces of Fijians and give them hope, then they are doing their job. He says they are also playing for their families tonight. N
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians captain Leone Nakarawa says they have left their performance against the All Blacks last weekend behind them and they are looking forward to their second match tonight. He says the playe
20-year-old Josh Schuster was the star for the Manly Sea Eagles as they beat the St. George Illawarra Dragons 32-18 in the NRL last night. The Sea Eagles five-eighth combined superbly with veteran Kieran Foran, bus
Former All Black Jeff Wilson says Fiji has improved significant parts of the game in the last three years especially in their set-piece. He says in the last three seasons, Fiji’s set-piece has been operating at 9
A calf complaint has forced Dane Coles out of the second test against Fiji in Hamilton tomorrow night. Coles had scored four tries against Fiji last week. He was named on the bench behind Codie Taylor, but exp
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians captain Leone Nakarawa says a lot of young players are now coming through the team and it is important for him to lead by example. Nakarawa says it is an honour for him to lead the team
All Blacks coach Ian Foster believes his side were taught some nice lessons at the breakdown by the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians last Saturday. The Flying Fijians really impressed in the breakdown area in the first
Queensland Reds half-back Moses Sorovi and Teti Tela will be making their Flying Fijians debut off the bench after being named in the 23 member team against the All Blacks in their second test tomorrow night. Coac
Australia has not signed the Rugby League World Cup participation agreement despite organisers confirming it will take place in England this October. The men's, the women's and the wheelchair events will all take
Isi Naisarani will start at number 8 for the Wallabies while Marika Koroibete and Filipo Daugunu will be on the wing when they take on France in their third test tomorrow. Rob Valetini has been named on the bench.
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says the All Blacks have a more powerful pack for this weekend. Cotter says the All Blacks will apply pressure so it’s up to them to get their heads up and make sure
All Blacks Coach Ian Foster says the battle for the All Blacks' No.10 jersey isn't a straight shootout between Richie Mo'unga and Beauden Barrett. After starting one test each to start the All Blacks' 2021, Mo'unga
Veteran lock Leone Nakarawa will lead the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians against the All Blacks in the second test after captain Levani Botia was ruled out due to a knee injury. Experienced halfback Frank Lomani will
Sevu Reece and George Bower will once again start for the All Blacks while Hoskins Sotutu has been dropped for the second test match against the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians. Ardie Savea, Akira Ioane, Anton Lienert-
A Test-strength South Africa A inflicted the 2021 British and Irish Lions' first defeat to serve up a sobering reminder of what awaits when the series starts later this month. South Africa A won 17-13. BBC Sp
Queensland has stunned New South Wales 20-18 in State of Origin Game III on the Gold Coast, denying the Blues a historic series sweep. A second-half double from Ben Hunt and some stunning, resolute defence in the f
The Fiji Rugby Union says the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians players have agreed to wear the jersey with the “Vaccinate Fiji’ message, with an additional “It’s Your Choice†message alongside it. FRU's Chief
In the wake of their performance against the All Blacks in Dunedin, Fiji demonstrated their improvement in the last few years, and All Blacks halfback Brad Weber says he wouldn't mind playing a team of their quality eve
After the physical contest in Dunedin last weekend, All Blacks Assistant Coach John Plumtree says Fiji would have more confidence in taking their game to the All Blacks. Plumtree says if you look at the first game
