Ireland desperate for a win at Eden Park
For the past 28 years, 46 teams have made a walk out on to Eden Park and have returned 80 minutes later winless against the All Blacks and Ireland is desperate to turn th
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Fiji thrashed 74-5 by NZ in Oceania Under 20 Championship
The Vodafone Fiji Under-20 rugby side was thrashed 74-5 by New Zealand in their opening match of the Oceania Under 20 Championship last night. Fiji’s lone try w
Habosi ready for tomorrow
Fijian Drua star wing Vinaya Habosi is nothing but grateful and blessed to be named in the Vodafone Flying Fijians starting 15 to face Tonga in their PNC opener tomorrow.
Koroibete and Kerevi to start for the Wallabies against England
Marika Koroibete and Samu Kerevi will return for the Wallabies when they take on England in the first match of their 3-test series tomorrow night. Koroibete will start
Players reminded Test Rugby is different to Super Rugby
Players in the Vodafone Flying Fijians camp have been reminded by coach Vern Cotter that Test rugby is different to Super Rugby and it is more intense. Cotter says hav
Folau and Habosi named on opposite sides for PNC clash
Rugby fans will be in for a treat tomorrow as the high flying Vinaya Habosi and former Wallaby Israel Folau will clash on the wings when Fiji faces Tonga in their Pacific
Teti Tela to start at No.10 for the Flying Fijians
Fijian Drua flyhalf, Teti Tela will start at No.10 for the Vodafone Flying Fijians while five players will be making their debut against Tonga on Saturday in the Pacific
Maori All Blacks beat Ireland
The MÄori All Blacks have beaten Ireland 32-17 in the first match of the Northern Hemisphere side's tour of New Zealand in Hamilton this evening. Tonight's game was
Local rugby coaches benefit from Flying Fijians coaching clinic
Local rugby coaches from club and provincial level today received expert tips from the coaching staff of the Vodafone Flying Fijians at Bidesi Park. Head coach Vern Co
Physicality key for Wallabies as they prepare for England battle
Wallabies backrower Rob Valetini believes physicality will be key to deciding the series against England. Valetini looms as a key game-breaker for Dave Rennie's men ah
Vota not fazed by the big names in the Tongan team
Centre, Apisalome Vota who is highly likely to make his debut for the Vodafone Flying Fijians this Saturday says he will not be intimidated by the big names in the Tongan
Will Jordan tests positive for COVID
More bad news for All Blacks fans as star full-back Will Jordan tests positive for COVID. He joins midfield pair David Havili and Jack Goodhue who tested positive earl
Fijian Drua midfield combination likely for first PNC match
Expect a Fijian Drua combination in the midfield when the Vodafone Flying Fijians take on Tonga in the Pacific Nations Cup this Saturday. With Olympic gold medalist Vi
Jason Ryan and Levani Botia in camp
Vodafone Flying Fijians captain Levani Botia and Crusaders forward coach Jason Ryan have joined camp for the Pacific Nations Cup that kicks off this weekend. Ryan was
Maori All Blacks side named to face Ireland
Clayton McMillan has named a star studded Maori All Blacks side with 10 debutants but one that is also filled with a lot of experience. Isaia Walker-Leawere son of for
Folau, Piutau, Fekitoa and Pulu headline Tongan squad for PNC
Three former All Blacks and a former Wallaby could make their debut for Tonga in their Pacific Nations Cup opener against the Vodafone Flying Fijians this Saturday. Fo
Havili & Goodhue Covid positive
The All Blacks have suffered a major blow ahead of their first test against Ireland as David Havili and Jack Goodhue have tested positive for COVID. Coach Ian Foster,
England recall Billy Vunipola to cover No 8 crisis against Wallabies
Billy Vunipola has been recalled by England as the solution to the team's crisis at No 8 for next month's three test series against the Wallabies. Injuries to England
France based players Wakeham and Malulu in the Fiji Under-20 squad
Former Suva Grammar School student and current Stade Francais Academy player Janeiro Wakeham has been named in the Vodafone Fiji Under-20 squad with Bordeaux Begles playe
Fiji targets 6th PNC title
The Flying Fijians will be attempting to win their sixth Pacific Nations Cup title when they take on Samoa, Tonga and a strong Australia A side next month. Fiji is the
Flying Fijians start camp in preparation for PNC next month
The Flying Fijians' 36-member squad have started to march into camp in Nadi in preparation for the Pacific Nations Cup next month. Fiji is the most successful team in