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Canterbury have been crowned 2025 NPC champions after a thrilling 36-28 victory over Otago in Christchurch, overturning a four-point half-time deficit to secure their first title since 2017. In a pulsating first ha
South African hooker Jan-Hendrik Wessels has been handed a nine-game ban for grabbing an opponent's genitals and will not play again this year, missing the Springboks' four tests in Europe next month. 24 year old W
Fiji-born and former Marist Brothers High School student Manasa Mataele will start on the wing for Canterbury in the NPC final tomorrow, alongside fellow Fijian and utility back Jone Rova who will be on the bench.
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Two players with Fijian heritage — Rob Valetini and Filipo Daugunu have been named in the Wallabies 23-member squad for their test match against Japan tomorrow in Tokyo. The 23-member squad includes Angus Bell, J
The Shop & Save Fijian Warriors have defeated the Australian Country side 36-19 at King Charles Park in Nadi. Featuring a squad packed with rising local talents, the Warriors delivered an exciting display of sp
Joe Veitayaki was a big man with a big heart, and good sense of humor. This was shared by retired Flying Fijians rep and Pacific Rugby Hall of Famer Seremaia Bai who paid tribute to Veitayaki on social media, shari
Joe Veitayaki was a big man with a big heart, and good sense of humor. This was shared by retired Flying Fijians rep and Pacific Rugby Hall of Famer Seremaia Bai who paid tribute to Veitayaki on social media, shari
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s extended squad held a scrimmaging session this afternoon at Albert Park in Suva as preparations intensify for the upcoming 2025/2026 World Sevens Series, which kicks off next month.
Former Flying Fijians Prop Joeli Veitayaki has passed away. This has been confirmed by his daughter Talei Veitayaki. Veitayaki made his debut for Fiji against the New Zealand Maori in Christchurch on 4th June
The Fiji Bulikula women’s rugby league team have stormed into the 2025 Women’s Rugby League World Cup after demolishing the Canada Ravens 48-0 in the semi-final of the International Women’s Rugby League World Seri
Black Ferns sevens sensation and try scoring machine Portia Woodman Wickliffe will make history as she will become the first female Ambassador and Walk of Fame Inductee for the 2026 McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s.
Fijiana 15s representative Manuqalo Komaitai has signed with Harlequins ahead of the 2025–2026 Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) season. Komaitai joins the Quins after making three appearances for Fiji at the rec
Shop N Save Fijian Warriors prop Breyton Legge says watching his grandmother fight breast cancer was one of the hardest times for his family, but her strength and positivity inspired everyone around her. With tomor
One of the biggest challenges that the Shop N Save Fijian Warriors team is facing is the change in mindset. Head Coach Cohen Politini highlighted this to fijivillage Sports saying this is something common when it c
Most of the boys have come off the domestic competition while some are part of the eliminations this weekend – which means they are in top fitness condition despite the short turn-around. Shop N Save Fijian Warri
The Fiji Rugby Union will be reviewing all its domestic competitions, with a key focus on the cost of running them. FRU Acting Chief Executive Officer Koli Sewabu says plans are already underway, and some competiti
Owen Farrell has been left out of England's squad ahead of the upcoming Autumn Nations Series. The former England captain featured in midfield for the British and Irish Lions in the summer. However, despite in
The Fiji Rugby Union is standing in solidarity with Pinktober, with all gate takings from the Shop N Save Fijian Warriors versus Australian Country Stockman rugby match to be donated to the Fiji Cancer Society. Fij
The combination of FIJI Water Flying Fijians loose forward Viliame Mata and winger Kalaveti Ravouvou stole the spotlight as the duo combined brilliantly to help the Bristol Bears beat Gloucester 49-34, with Ravouvou sco
Several debutants in the Vodafone Fiji Bati side will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and prove their worth at the Pacific Bowl Championship as they take on the Cook Islands this evening. Coach Wise K
