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The Chiefs have survived a hard-fought contest with Kubota Spears to emerge 35-30 victors in their final Super Rugby pre-season outing in Japan. The New Zealand side ran in five tries to four and were forced to sw
The Blues have thrashed the Yokohama Canon Eagles 57-22 in a pre-season match in Japan. After leading 31-5 at the break, the Blues came back out and piled on the points with fresh legs. A late sin binning to
The biggest upset in the Fiji Bitter Nahehevia 7s has come in the semifinal as favourites Fiji Babas has lost to Fire 15-12 in the second semi final. Fire will play the BLK Lavidi Brothers in the final after they
Timoci Tavatavanawai put one hand on the Highlanders No 14 jersey with a powerful showing against the Hurricanes thumping them 52-17 in a pre-season trial match. Tavatavanawai displayed his unique qualities in an
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua lock forward Isoa Nasilasila says that being the most capped Drua player comes with a lot of responsibilities and it is indeed a privilege to represent his home country this season. Nasi
The Crusaders despite being without all their All Black stars have beaten Bristrol Bears 31-14 at the Ashton Gate Stadium. Macca Springer and Jack Gray scored two tries each for the Crusaders. Post Scott Robers
Being given the role to lead the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua side this year is a huge responsibility especially when you know you are also carrying the weight of the supporters on your shoulder. This was the stateme
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua winger Selestino Ravutaumada is focused on maintaining his consistency and continuing from where he left off last year. The 24-year-old had a spectacular season with the Drua last year h
Moana Pasifika and Digicel Pacific are pleased to announce that they have renewed their sponsorship of the team, cementing their place on the jersey for the 2024 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season. Digicel Paci
Fijian Wallabies’ backrower Rob Valetini has claimed his first-ever John Eales Medal at the Rugby Australia Awards. The recipient of this medal is usually voted by each player and Valetini was one of the most con
Former Swire Shipping Fijian Drua and Bristol Bears centre, Kalaveti Ravouvou says his mother has been a significant influence in his journey as a rugby player. Ravouvou highlighted this during an Ask Me Anything s
Suva Rugby Union General Secretary, Nemani Tuifagalele says there is no trust shown towards our local coaches by the Fiji Rugby Union and that is a big issue that needs to be sorted out. Tuifagalele says there were
The Blues have been dealt an injury blow before Super Rugby Pacific has even kicked off after captain Patrick Tuipulotu suffered a fractured jaw. The All Blacks lock suffered the injury late in the first half of t
In enhancing the future of rugby for our local Women's teams, the Fiji Rugby Football Union Trust Board today organised a one-day Women in Rugby Talanoa session where representatives had an open dialogue on areas that n
Crusaders prop George Bower who has links to Fiji makes the run on side for the highly anticipated Crusaders vs Munster clash in Cork, Ireland. Bower who was out for most of the 2023 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific
Three new players are set to make their first-ever appearance for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua as coach Mick Byrne names the club’s first match-day squad for 2024 to take on the ACT Brumbies this Saturday. Mes
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua backrower Meli Derenalagi has been appointed as the captain of the club for the 2024 Shop N Save Super Rugby Season. In a statement, the Drua says Derenalagi has been part of the Fijian
While giving his time to help our local referees become more competent and raise their level of performance, renowned international rugby referee Rasta Rasivhenge yesterday held a first-ever referees clinic for the Kada
Despite their fourth-place finish at the HSBC Perth 7s over the weekend, the Fiji Airways Fiji Men’s 7s team have climbed up to second place in the overall points table with 44 points. Fiji beat South Africa who
Good news for rugby fans in the country as Sky Pacific will be showing the 2024 Six Nations rugby tournament from this weekend. Digicel Fiji Chief Executive Officer Farid Mohammed says that people should prepare f
