Plans to use rugby to eradicate drug problems in Kadavu
After being perceived as Fiji’s drug capital for years, works are underway to use rugby as a means to keep the youths of Kadavu away from illegal activities. Th
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British and Irish Lions: Rugby Australia offers to replace South Africa as hosts
Rugby Australia has offered to host this summer's British and Irish Lions series against South Africa. The Lions are due to visit South Africa in July and August with
Semi Radradra scores a breathtaking try in Bristol thumping of Bath
Semi Radradra has taken the rugby world by storm once again after scoring a scintillating 65-metre try against Bath in the English Premiership this morning. The Bristo
Fijiana to play England in their first group match of Rugby World Cup
The Fiji Airways Fijiana will begin their Rugby World Cup campaign against England on the 18th of September. The Senirusi Seruvakula coached team will be making their
Radradra and Hughes to start for Bristol while Matavesi returns for Bath
Fiji-born players Semi Radradra and Nathan Hughes will start for the Bristol Bears as they take on Bath in the English Premiership tomorrow. Radradra will start at out
Nakarawa signs with Ulster in Ireland on a 1-year deal
Olympic gold medallist and Flying Fijians star Leone Nakarawa is joining Irish club, Ulster from fellow PRO14 side Glasgow Warriors for the 2021/22 season. The 32-year
Mata extends contract with Edinburgh
Former Fiji 7s rep and Olympic Gold medalist Viliame Mata has extended his contract with Edinburgh. Mata has been a key player for Edinburgh, and was nominated for Eur
Houston Sabercats signs Naitasiri wing Veramu Dikidikilati
Naitasiri wing Veramu Dikidikilati is the third Fijian player that has been added to the Houston SaberCats for the 2021 Major League Rugby season in the US. The 23-yea
Australia up to host mini rugby World Cup
Rugby Australia has thrown up the prospect of hosting a mini World Cup during the Southern Hemisphere winter in what would be a huge boost to rugby-starved fans. With
2 men’s & women’s teams made up of national 7s players to feature in Mobil Uprising 7s
Two men's and women's teams made up of national sevens players will feature in the Uprising 7s tournament at the Uprising Sports Centre ground in Pacific Harbour next Fri
Intention is to create as close to what can be World 7s Series conditions – Baber
Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s Coach Gareth Baber says his intention is to create as close to what can be World 7s Series conditions during the Fiji Rugby Super 7s
Sau’s try not enough for Edinburgh
Former Fiji 7s rep, Eroni Sau scored a late try but it was not enough as his Edinbrugh team lost to Leone Nakarawa’s Glasgow Warriors 23-22 this morning. Jaco v
FDS Barbarians is one of the top favourites for Super 7s Series
The FDS Barbarians will be one of the top teams to look out for in the Fiji Rugby Super 7s Series at Lawaqa Park next week. They are in Pool C with Ratu Filise, Warden
Japanese Top League postponed to next month after 62 players and staff positive tests
Japanese fans will have to wait until next month to get their first look at All Black Beauden Barrett in the Top League, after 62 players and staff across six teams teste
England prop banned for two weeks for swearing at referee
Bristol Bears and England prop Kyle Sinckler will miss the start of the Six Nations after being banned for two weeks for swearing at a referee. He will miss England's
Silver Lake in talks for stake in New Zealand's All Blacks - source
U.S. private equity firm Silver Lake is in advanced talks to acquire a minority stake in the commercial activities of New Zealand Rugby, home of the world-renowned All Bl
Folau linked with a return to rugby union
Israel Folau has been linked – albeit tenuously – with a move back to rugby union. Folau split with Australian Rugby in 2019 after he repeatedly posted w
Nareki and Koroi in Highlanders Super Rugby Aotearoa squad
Fijian Outside backs - Jona Nareki and Vilimoni Koroi are in the Highlanders Super Rugby Aotearoa squad for the 2021 season. They are joined by Solomon Alaimalo, All B
FRU needs a separate sponsor to run a separate women’s competition
Fiji Rugby Union CEO, John O’Connor says it was endorsed during their Special General Meeting that they need to have a separate sponsor in order to run a separate
Radradra scores in Bristol Bears win over Exeter Chiefs
Flying Fijians captain Semi Radradra scored a brilliant try for the Bristol Bears as they beat the Exeter Chiefs 20-7 in the Gallagher Premiership in England this morning
Same format for Deans and Kaji Rugby competitions this year
It has been endorsed in the Fiji Rugby Union Special General Meeting that the same format of the Deans and Kaji Rugby competitions 2019 will be used this year. FRU CEO