Highlanders name Josh Ioane at No.15 for Hurricanes clash
The Highlanders have made several changes for their crucial game against the Hurricanes in Dunedin on Friday, shifting Josh Ioane to fullback and reinstating Mitch Hunt a
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Former All Black who punched woman loses name suppression - but can't yet be named
A former All Black who has admitted he punched a woman in the face while drunk has been told by a judge for a second time that his name must be made public. Stuff.co.n
Eklund suspended
Blues hooker Kurt Eklund has been suspended for three weeks for his wrestling-style tip tackle on Crusader Sevu Reece at the weekend. Eklund, who scored two tries in t
Tu'ungafasi signs new contract with NZ Rugby
All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi has reaffirmed his commitment to NZ Rugby, re-signing until the end of 2024. Tu'ungafasi says that he is very grateful and he is lookin
George Bower out to prove himself and impress All Blacks selectors
George Bower will be out to prove himself and impress All Blacks selectors as he has been given the nod to start ahead of Joe Moody at loosehead prop against the Chiefs i
Eastern Saints thrash Nabua White in round one of Digicel Koroturaga Cup
Defending champion, Eastern Saints thrashed Nabua White 48-14 in round one of the Digicel Koroturaga Cup today. Eastern Saints has players like Leli Fa, Eneri Tavitavi
QVS Old Boys dominate Vunidakua in Digicel Escott Shield and Koroturaga Cup competition
QVS Old Boys defeated Vunidakua 14-6 in the Digicel Escott Shield and Koroturaga Cup competition at Buckhurst Park today. Flying Fijians hooker Tevita Ikanivere, Setar
Virimi Vakatawa returns for Twickenham
Powerhouse centre Virimi Vakatawa is back in France's starting 15 to face England at Twickenham on Sunday. 28-year-old Vakatawa missed France's first two wins of the Six
Digicel Fiji renews sponsorship for Koroturaga Championship and Escott Shield
Digicel Fiji has renewed their sponsorship towards the Suva Rugby Union club competition for the next two years Last year, Digicel gave $10,000 sponsorship for the Kor
NZ Rugby to share broadcast revenue with Fiji and Moana Pasifika for 2022 Super Rugby
New Zealand Rugby has agreed to share its broadcast revenue with Fiji and Moana Pasifika for the 2022 Super Rugby competition. They have been working with Moana Pasifik
Koroibete expected to sign multi million dollar deal at the end of the year
Wallabies flyer Marika Koroibete is expected to make a multi-million dollar move away from Australia at the end of the year. Koroibete who is off-contract at the end o
10s rugby tournament to be held in Namosi highlands this month
Another 10s rugby tournament will be held from March 12th to 13th by the Namosi Rugby Union at the Navunikabi Village grounds in the Namosi highlands. This is followin
2021 Women's Rugby World Cup to be postponed
The 2021 Rugby Women's World Cup is set to be postponed until next year due to ongoing effects of COVID-19. World Rugby have recommended delaying the tournament which
Wallabies drop to 6th place as Wales move up while Fiji is 11th
The Wallabies are now ranked sixth in the world while Wales has moved up to fifth place following their 40-24 win over England in the Six-Nations over the weekend. Th
Aaron Smith re-signs contract with NZ Rugby that will keep him in NZ until 2023
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith has signed a new contract with New Zealand Rugby that will keep him in the country until 2023. The 32-year-old played his 151st game fo
Crusader fullback in doubt for Hurricanes clash
The Crusaders could again be without standout fullback Will Jordan when they host the Hurricanes on Sunday. Stuff.co.nz reports coach Scott Robertson will make a call
Sotutu to start at no.8 for Blues
All Black loose forward Hoskins Sotutu who has links to Fiji has been named in the starting line-up for the Blues against the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby Aotearoa. S
Flying Fijians to face Wales in their first match of the 2023 RWC
The Flying Fijians will face Wales in their first match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup on 11th September, 2023. Fiji’s second match will be against Australia on 18
Pumas receive nomination from prestigious Laureus Awards for historic first win over All Blacks
Argentina has been given a nod by the Laureus World Sports Awards for their efforts in 2020, earning a nomination for an award following their historic first ever win ove
2023 Rugby World Cup could be extended by a week
The 2023 Rugby World Cup could be extended by a week to ensure longer rest periods for all competing nations. Officials at World Rugby have held discussions with the g
Namosi to host a 10s tournament this Saturday
The Namosi Rugby Union plans to kick start its preparation for the 2021 Skipper Cup Competition with a 10s tournament this Saturday at Thompson Park. Namosi coach and