FRU disappointed & will discuss jersey situation with the players and Fiji Airways
The Fiji Rugby Union is disappointed that Flying Fijians players were not able to honour the wishes of their sponsors by not wearing the jersey with the message ‘Va
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Samoa outclass Tonga in a five-try win
Manu Samoa has struck a telling blow in their qualification bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, beating Tonga 42-13 at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland last night.
There wasn't much consultation and it was better to go with a clean jersey – Cotter
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says there was not much consultation done with the players and it was probably better to go with a clean jersey against the
British and Irish Lions hammer the Sharks
The British and Irish Lions pulled through their toughest test so far as they overcame a committed Sharks side to win 71-31. The Sharks, who lost 54-7 to the Lions thr
Ireland thrash USA 71-10
It was a good weekend for hookers as Ireland’s Ronan Kelleher scored four tries in their 71-10 win over USA this morning. This is following All Blacks hooker Da
14-men Argentina hold Wales to a 20 points all draw
Wales were held to a frustrating 20-20 draw by a 14-men Argentina side at Principality Stadium this morning. The Pumas were put under the pump when full-back Juan Cruz
Double for Cokanasiga as England thrash Canada
Joe Cokanasiga scored two tries as England racked up 10 tries to thrash Canada 70-14 at Twickenham. Adam Radwan and Jamie Blamire both scored hat-tricks. V
Samoa outclass Tonga in a five-try win
Manu Samoa has struck a telling blow in their qualification bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, beating Tonga 42-13 at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland last night.
All Blacks beat Fiji 57-23
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians provided a tough challenge for the All Blacks but it was not enough as the All Blacks registered a 57-23 win in their first test match.
Players know what is happening in Fiji and are determined to put on a decent performance - Cotter
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says fans will see some real grit and determination against the All Blacks tonight because the players are aware of what is
I do not want to be on the receiving end of a sledgehammer - Bridge
All Blacks winger George Bridge has made it clear that he does not want to find out why Eroni Sau is also known as the sledgehammer. Bridge and Sau have been named on
Veteran halfback Aaron Smith relishing the chance to captain NZ at home
All Blacks star Aaron Smith will be playing his 98th test match tonight when they face the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians in Dunedin but this one has extra meaning because t
Eroni Sau impresses Cotter ahead of All Blacks test
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says Eroni Sau has trained very well and he has fitted in quickly. Cotter says Sau has impressed them and had a very good
Koroibete hails wife after missing son's birth to play for Wallabies
Marika Koroibete has revealed he missed the birth of his third son in order to play for the Wallabies in their opening Test against France on Wednesday night. The wing
Forward pack tasked with protecting Kuruvoli
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians forward pack have been tasked with the responsibility to protect rookie halfback Simione Kuruvoli against the All Blacks. Coach Vern Co
Tuicuvu to play the role of utility back
Seta Tuicuvu will be playing the role of a utility back when the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians take on the All Blacks tomorrow. Tuicuvu who is a substitute will be cover
Fiji will bring a very different challenge from Tonga – Foster
All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster says Fiji will bring a very different challenge from Tonga. Foster says Fiji are a more established side made up of primarily overseas
Kuruvoli to start at halfback while Mataele to debut
Tailevu halfback Simione Kuruvoli has been given the opportunity of a lifetime as he will start against the All Blacks on Saturday. Kuruvoli who made his debut against
Fiji team to play the All Blacks named
Flying Fijians V All Blacks Line-Up 1. Peni Ravai2. Samuel Matavesi3. Mesake Doge4. &
Reece, Sotutu and Bower to face Fiji
Sevu Reece, Hoskins Sotutu and George Bower will all start for the All Blacks when they take on Fiji on Saturday. Sotutu and Reece were rested against Tonga last weeke
Wallabies pull off all-time comeback win over France
The Wallabies have pulled off an incredible comeback, defeating France 23-21 at Suncorp Stadium last night. France instantly opened the scoring as they raced out to a