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Fiji-born backrower Makarita Baleinadogo has been named in the France Women’s final 32-member squad for the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup in England later this month. The 23-year-old was a last minute inclus
NSW Waratahs and Wallabies hooker David Porecki has announced his retirement from professional Rugby. Porecki most recently pulled on the gold jersey during the British & Irish Lions Series, starting in the sec
The National Disaster Management Office has conducted a Tsunami siren test at 11am today in Suva, and no evacuation is needed. The NDMO states that this exercise is part of the government’s continued commitment t
All Blacks halfback Cameron Roigard has been ruled out of the opening two tests of the Rugby Championship against Argentina after suffering a fracture in his right foot. New Zealand Rugby confirms that Roigard expe
In a proud moment of global connection and spirit of adventure, the University of Fiji had the privilege of escorting sailors participating in the upcoming Mini Globe Race, the world’s first solo circumnavigation chal
The Wallabies have delivered a special 22-12 win over the British and Irish Lions in Sydney. In the best performance under Joe Schmidt, the hosts came out and were dominant in the wet conditions. Player of th
The British & Irish Lions series will conclude in Sydney tonight as the Wallabies face the Lions at Accor Stadium. The Lions have wrapped up the trophy after a last minute winner in Melbourne to sink the Austra
Residents of Masiraniqai Settlement in Nakama, Labasa, continue to wait for essential infrastructure — electricity and proper road access — decades after first submitting their requests. Maisiri Komo, a long-ti
Veteran Wallabies halfback Nic White will retire from rugby after tomorrow’s third and final test against the British & Irish Lions. The 35-year-old, who has 72 Wallabies caps under his belt, says it has been
The Mineral Resources Department calling on people to stay out of the water, away from beaches, reefs and low lying coastal areas as a tsunami has been generated. They say based on current modeling and internationa
Former Fiji 7s star and Bua speedster William Ryder is proving that age is just a number as he continues to play professional rugby at 43. Ryder, once dubbed the “Twinkle Toes†of Fiji Rugby, helped his Solomon
A Tsunami Watch has been issued for all coastal and low lying areas of Fiji following an 8.7 Magnitude earthquake in the Kamchatka Krai area of Russia The Mineral Resources Department Seismology Division says this
15-year-old Taito Judah Seninawanawa says he is overwhelmed and grateful after receiving the gift of life for the second time— thanks to the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Suva. He had undergo
Saturday's final Test between the Wallabies and British and Irish Lions is far from a dead rubber, according to Wallabies lock Nick Frost, with the side desperate for one last shot at the visitors. Frost says there
The Fiji Rugby Union has recorded a profit of $100,000 for the 2024 financial year, an outcome described as a positive result in the context of ongoing efforts to strengthen rugby across all levels. FRU Chairman, J
The Fiji Rugby Union is planning to hold negotiations with Wales, Scotland, and England in September, exploring how best to monetise and potentially host the matches against them in the UK. FRU Chairman, John Sanda
Fiji-born New England Free Jacks winger Paula Balekana has been named the 2025 Major League Rugby SportsBreaks Player of the Year, following a standout season in the United States’ top professional rugby competition.
The British and Irish Lions are aiming for a clean sweep against the Wallabies when the two sides clash in their third and final test this Saturday in Sydney. The Lions have already secured the series after their s
Australian rugby boss Phil Waugh has demanded an explanation from World Rugby about the decision to award the Lions' series clinching try on Saturday. The Wallabies were furious that referee Andrea Piardi did not d
As Fijians look forward to relief from the upcoming VAT reduction, set to decrease from 15 to 12.5 percent this Friday, serious concerns have emerged following the discovery of unjustified price hikes by some eateries.
