Wallabies still confident
The Wallabies’ confidence levels might have taken a hit, but veteran halfback Nic White says with the Bledisloe Cup still alive it’s an “advantage†to be back on home soil. While the Wallabies were well-bea
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Frank Lomani & other local players leave for Autumn Nations Cup
Some local-based Flying Fijians including team officials left today for the Autumn Nations Cup in Europe. They are Melbourne Rebels halfback Frank Lomani, Namosi’s Peni Matawalu, Naitasiri number 8 Chris Minimbi an
All Blacks teammates say Caleb Clarke is always dancing
If All Blacks wrecking ball Caleb Clarke is feeling the pressure after shocking the rugby world in the second Bledisloe Cup Test he isn't showing it, according to his New Zealand teammates. All Blacks teammates sa
Talei Thomas accredited by World Rugby as the first female Match Commissioner in the Pacific
Fiji Rugby Union’s Talei Thomas has been accredited by World Rugby as the first female Match Commissioner in the Pacific. FRU’s Logistic Officer says it was an emotional and exciting moment for her when she was
No Fijian players were part of Barbarians players squad who breached COVID-19 rules
Fiji Rugby Union CEO John O’Connor has confirmed that none of the Fijian rugby players who are part of the Barbarians squad were involved in breaking COVID-19 rules which resulted in their match against England being
Naisarani joins Wallabies camp
Melbourne Rebels number eight Isi Naisarani has been brought into the Wallabies camp ahead of the third Bledisloe Cup test on Saturday. Naisarani was used by Michael Cheika as the starting number eight in the four
Special Vunivalu try helps Storm win NRL Grand Final
Suliasi Vunivalu scored a try for Melbourne Storm as they beat the Penrith Panthers 26-20 in the NRL Grand Final last night. It was truly a special final for Vunivalu who will now prepare to join Rugby Australia an
Sotutu likely to wear All Blacks No.8 jersey next Saturday
With All Blacks coach Ian Foster confirming that Ardie Savea will miss next Saturday's Tri-Nations opener against the Wallabies, Blues No. 8 Hoskins Sotutu is expected to fill the vacant position. Both Savea and pr
Semi-finalists confirmed for Digicel Escott Shield competition
Police Blue, RKS Old Boys, Covenant Brothers and Freshet Navy Blue have secured their places in the semifinals of the Digicel Escott Shield competition. Freshet Navy Blue beat Nabua Maroons 21-3 this afternoon.
Tailevu beats Naitasiri in Skipper Cup
Tailevu has defeated Naitasiri 24-21 in the Skipper Cup this afternoon. Tailevu has also avenged their 16-6 loss to Naitasiri in the 8th round of the competition. In other results, Nadi defeated Namosi 22-21,
Nadi is the new winner of the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy
Wing, Vilikesa Driu ran past few Namosi defenders to score the winning try as Nadi edged Namosi 22-21 to win the Farebrother Sullivan Challenge Trophy at the ANZ Stadium. Nadi played more than 20 minutes with 14 me
Eastern Saints to meet Freshet Navy White in Digicel Koroturaga final
Eastern Saints will face Freshet Navy White in the final of the Digicel Koroturaga competition. Eastern Saints defeated Lomaiviti Black 28-21 in the second semi-final this afternoon at Suva Grammar School Ground.
Josateki Degei of Namosi signs with Dallas Jackals
Namosi rugby team fullback, Josateki Degei has signed a contract with the US based, Dallas Jackals for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The former Ratu Kadavulevu student represented Fiji in the U20s in 2017, wi
Respect will only be earned by winning - Dave Rennie
The Wallabies might have earned some admiration with coming away from New Zealand with one result to keep the Bledisloe series alive but Head Coach Dave Rennie says respect will only be won within the Australian communi
Scans confirm To'omua out for the rest of 2020
The Wallabies has suffered a major blow to their Bledisloe Cup Test and Tri-Nations campaign after fly-half Matt To’omua’s international season is over as scans revealed that his groin injury is as bad as they first
David Pocock retires from rugby
Former Wallabies captain and flanker David Pocock has called time on his 15-year rugby career. Pocock has called time on his professional career, opting not to return to Japan where he was due to play under former
England v Barbarians called off, Robshaw among the players who breached rules
England's match against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Monday has been called off after 12 Barbarians players were stood down for breaking COVID-19 rules. The players left their hotel bubble to have dinner at a Lo
Mitre 10 Cup side Otago axe Vilimoni Koroi after alcohol-related incident
Highlanders fullback Vilimoni Koroi and one-test All Black Josh Ioane have been axed from the Otago Mitre 10 competition side to face Northland in Dunedin on Friday for disciplinary reasons. Stuff.co reports that
Barbarians players breach COVID-19 protocol
England's clash with the Barbarians on Monday is under threat after a number of Barbarians players breached COVID-19 protocol. The Quilter Cup clash is now in doubt after Barbarians players left their hotel bubble
Semi Radradra will not feature for Fiji in next month’s Autumn Nations Cup
Flying Fijians player, Semi Radradra has been ruled out for next month’s Autumn Nations Cup. Radradra limped out of the closing stages of Bristol’s Challenge Cup final win over Toulon last Friday. Radradra