Suva names team to face Naitasiri
Suva have named a formidable side to face Naitasiri in the Skipper Cup clash tomorrow. Manasa Saulo, Tevita Ikanivere and Apisai Vatubuli will start in the front row. The other forwards are Manoa Tamaya, Filim
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Nadi wants better discipline against Nadroga
Discipline is one key area the Nadi rugby team is aiming to improve against Nadroga in their Skipper Cup clash tomorrow. Nadi official Jeff Tamata says the two yellow cards in the second half against Lautoka prove
16 teams vying to be promoted to Skipper Cup competition
Sixteen teams are vying to be promoted to the Skipper Cup competition this year through the Vodafone Vanua Championship which is Fiji Rugby’s second division national provincial competition. These teams will comp
Samusamuvodre proving his worth for Naitasiri
Naitasiri flyhalf Tuidraki Samusamuvodre is continuing to prove his worth to national selectors especially Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter who has been monitoring local players in the Skipper Cup Competition from New Z
Lautoka to work on eradicating catch up game against Namosi
Lautoka Rugby Union Administrator Joseph Sikuri admits that their fans are not liking the catch-up games that they have been playing in previous matches and this is what needs to change to claim a win over Namosi in the
Lautoka to challenge Namosi for Farebrother Trophy this week
Lautoka will challenge Namosi for the Farebrother Trophy this week. Namosi halfback Peni Matawalu says expectations will be high from everyone they will give it their all. The venue of the Lautoka and Namosi g
Namosi continues to lead Skipper Cup table
The Namosi rugby team continues to lead the Skipper Cup competition with 17 points after Round 4. In second place is Naitasiri with 14 points while Suva is in third place with 14 points due to points difference.
Naitasiri beat Nadroga 9-6
Naitasiri took over Lawaqa Park this afternoon as they edged Nadroga 9-6 in the Skipper Cup competition. In other results, Namosi edged Yasawa 31-30 while Suva defeated Tailevu 24-15. Under 19 results
Ikanikoda to start for Naitasiri
A strong line-up has been named by Naitasiri to face Nadroga in their Skipper Cup match this afternoon. National 7s team playmaker Livai Ikanikoda will start at inside centre. Tuidraki Samusamuvodre is the fly
Lautoka edges Nadi 22-20 in Skipper Cup thriller
Lautoka has made a remarkable comeback to beat Nadi 22-20 in their Skipper Cup match at Prince Charles Park. Eddie Stewart scored the winning try for Lautoka. Nadi was winning 20-3 before Lautoka staged their
Waisea Luveniyali to start for the Maroons against Nadi
Former Flying Fijian fly-half Waisea Luveniyali has been named in the starting line-up for the Lautoka team that will take on Nadi in the Skipper Cup this afternoon. The Lautoka side has made five changes to their
Major changes to Suva's line-up against Tailevu
The Suva rugby team has made nine changes to their starting line-up that will take on Tailevu in Round 4 of the Skipper Cup tomorrow. There are three changes in the forwards. In the backline, national 7s rep T
Nadroga Rugby to assist players who are facing challenges due to COVID-19
With the current COVID-19 pandemic affecting many Fijians financially, the Nadroga Rugby Union has taken the challenge to continue paying their players for every game they play in the Skipper Cup competition. Nadr
Nadroga to adjust game plan against wounded Naitasiri- Rupeni Nasiga
Nadroga Captain Rupeni Nasiga says they will need to sharpen up their set pieces and work on their line-outs in preparation for their match against Naitasiri. Nasiga says they do not look down on any team as they k
Namosi leads Skipper Cup after Round 3
Namosi is now leading the Skipper Cup points table with 12 points after defeating Naitasiri 17-15 on Saturday. They are followed by Naitasiri and Nadroga who have 10 points each. Naitasiri is ahead of Nadroga on po
Namosi retains Farebrother title
Namosi has retained the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy after beating Naitasiri 17-15 in a thriller at Thompson Park. Naitasiri opened the scoring with a try to Seremaia Naureure just six minutes into first-half and it
Livai Ikanikoda to boost Naitasiri while Asaeli Tuivuaka and Cyril Reece to feature for Namosi
National 7s playmaker Livai Ikanikoda will feature for the Naitasiri side when they take on Namosi in the Skipper Cup and Farebrother Sullivan Challenge today. Ikanikoda comes in at fly-half while Tuidravu Samusamu
Lautoka edges Yasawa 14-12 in Skipper Cup
Lautoka has claimed its first win after making a 14-12 comeback victory over Yasawa in Round 3 of the Skipper Cup competition. Yasawa led Lautoka 12-0 at the break. Lautoka scored the match-winning try in the
Lautoka makes five changes for Yasawa
Former Flying Fijian Waisea Luveniyali has once again been named in the 23 member squad for Lautoka to take on Yasawa this afternoon. Lautoka has made five changes and several reshuffles to the team that took on Ta
Cakaubalavu and Vucago brought in for Nadroga
National 7s player Apenisa Cakaubalavu has been listed to start on the right wing for Nadroga in their Skipper Cup match against Tailevu at Ratu Cakobau Park tomorrow. Former national 7s player Emosi Vucago has als