Lomani joins Flying Fijians camp in NZ
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians have been further boosted as experienced halfback Frank Lomani has joined camp in New Zealand. Mosese Sorovi and Teti Tela had joined the team yesterday. The trio had missed th
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Koroisau and Sims to feature for the Blues in Game 3 of State of Origin
Fiji Bati hooker Apisai Koroisau and Tariq Sims will line up for the New South Wales Blues against the Queensland Maroons in Game 3 of State of Origin tonight. Sims will start at second-row while Koroisau has been
France hangs on to beat the Wallabies 28-26 in thrilling second Test
France has held on to secure a nerve-shredding, 28-26 Test victory over the Wallabies in Melbourne. The Wallabies, who trailed by 11 points with ten minutes remaining, took a late lead thanks to an opportunistic try to
Quade Cooper refused Australian citizenship
New Zealand-born rugby union star Quade Cooper has been refused Australian citizenship – despite playing for the Wallabies on 70 occasions. The former Wallabies fly-half, who has lived in Australia since the age
Confirmation of a full Super Rugby licence for the Fijian Drua is close - Thorburn
Fiji Rugby Union’s General Manager Commercial, Brian Thorburn says confirmation of a full Super Rugby licence for the Fijian Drua is close. Thorburn told ABC Pacific Beat that they hope to get everything tied do
Sorovi and Tela in NZ as FRU works to get Lomani in by tomorrow
There is some good news for the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians as Mosese Sorovi and Teti Tela are in New Zealand. This has been confirmed by Fiji Rugby Union CEO, John O’Connor. O’Connor also says they are al
Flying Fijians forwards coach promises another fiery reception in the breakdowns
Fiji forwards coach Jason Ryan has promised the All Blacks another fiery reception in the breakdowns during the second test in Hamilton on Saturday night. Although the All Blacks were 57-23 winners over Fiji last
Mo’unga labels Fijians as rock stars of European rugby
All Blacks first-five Richie Mo’unga says the only ones surprised by Fiji’s competitiveness last weekend are the New Zealand public who are unfamiliar with the rugby scene in the European competition. Fiji dom
Flying Fijians hopeful that Botia will play on Saturday while Sau ruled out
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says they are hopeful that captain Levani Botia will be able to play this weekend while Eroni Sau has been ruled out due to an injury. According to Cotter, Botia suffer
All Blacks coach thankful for spirited Fijian performance
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
NZ Warriors outclassed by Cronulla Sharks for fifth straight defeat
The NZ Warriors have suffered their fifth straight NRL defeat, going down 20-12 to the Cronulla Sharks at Sydney's Jubilee Stadium last night. The loss leaves the Warriors still searching for a win, having not tast
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi tests positive for COVID-19
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
Savea and Lienert-Brown likely to make All Blacks return in second Fiji test
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
FRU disappointed & will discuss jersey situation with the players and Fiji Airways
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
Samoa outclass Tonga in a five-try win
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
There wasn't much consultation and it was better to go with a clean jersey – Cotter
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
British and Irish Lions hammer the Sharks
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
Ireland thrash USA 71-10
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
14-men Argentina hold Wales to a 20 points all draw
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
Double for Cokanasiga as England thrash Canada
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