Japan-bound Mo'unga warns of All Blacks talent drain
Japan-bound All Blacks fly-half Richie Mo'unga warned that New Zealand rugby faces a chronic talent drain unless authorities allow overseas-based players to represent the
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Tuisue banned for 2-weeks after three yellow cards
Gloucester's Albert Tuisue has been banned for two weeks after receiving three yellow cards this season. The 29-year-old back row got his third yellow card for a dange
FRU CEO John O’Connor resigns
Fiji Rugby CEO John O’Connor has resigned from his post effective immediately after serving 6-years in this role. O'Connor thanked the FRU board members, unions
Wallabies assistant coach resigns
The Wallabies are dealing with a stunning blow eight months out from this year’s World Cup after assistant coach Scott Wisemantel resigned. Wisemantel has been
Sam Matavesi helps Northampton beat Harlequins 46-17
Flying Fijians hooker, Sam Matavesi has helped his Northampton Saints side end a run of four successive defeats in the Gallagher Premiership and Heineken Champions Cup by
Beware of fake pages on social media – Consumer Council
The Consumer Council of Fiji is urging all Fijians to be cautious of those individuals who are looking to rip people off their hard-earned money under the pretence of fak
Sir Steve Hansen labels Jordie Barrett as the biggest All Blacks positive of 2022
Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen believes the emergence of Jordie Barrett at second five-eighth is the biggest positive to come out of 2022 for the All Blacks.
Pumas announce Australia, NZ dates
Argentina will host the All Blacks for the first time in four years in the 2023 Rugby Championship. Argentina will take on the All Blacks on July 8th in a slimmed-down
Mata produces man-of-the-match performance despite his team’s loss
Flying Fijians Number 8 Viliame Mata produced a man-of-the-match performance in yesterday’s United Rugby Championship clash between Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors
Nakosi try helps Castres secure draw with Racing 92
Flying Fijians winger Filipo Nakosi scored a try in the 17th minute of the first half to help his Top 14 team Castres secure a 26-26 draw with Racing 92 this morning.
Fijian wingers earn starting 15 spots for their respective European clubs
Flying Fijians winger and Olympic gold medallist Jiuta Wainiqolo has been named to start on the wing for RC Toulon in their Top 14 clash against Bayonne early tomorrow mo
UN Secretary-General congratulates PM
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on recent assumption of office and has wished him success in his
Girmit Day and Ratu Sukuna Day to be public holidays
Girmit Day and Ratu Sukuna Day will be official public holidays in 2023. While speaking during his inaugural address to the nation, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says
Having my mum watch me play is the most memorable moment of my rugby career - Nadolo
Fijian powerhouse Nemani Nadolo has revealed that the most memorable moment of his rugby career was having his mother fly over to watch him play for the Leicester Tigers.
Shortage of onions and its sudden hike in price is a temporary issue - Consumer Council
The Consumer Council of Fiji has assured consumers that the shortage of onions and its sudden hike in price is a temporary issue. The Council says upon liaising with s
Radradra instrumental in Bristol’s 15-12 win over Harlequins
Semi Radradra played an instrumental role for Bristol Bears helping them move off the bottom of the Premiership as they claimed a gutsy 15-12 victory over Harlequins at a
All Blacks loose forward Shannon Frizell confirms departure following 2023 Rugby World Cup
Shannon Frizell has become the latest All Blacks player to announce his departure from New Zealand, with the loose forward taking his talents to Japan. The 25-test All
Ratuniyarawa instrumental in London Irish victory over Saracens
Flying Fijian utility forward Api Ratuniyarawa started at lock this morning for London Irish as they survived with just 12 men to beat Saracens 29-20. Ratuniyarawa played
#FijiIsUnited trending on social media as Fijians say from different areas there is no instability
Some Fijians are using the #FijiIsUnited on social media platforms to highlight there are no reports of instability in their area and that they are all united. Over th
Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen surprised by Eddie Jones' axing
Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen can’t help but be surprised the man who ended his team’s bid to win the 2019 World Cup was sacked as England coach.
World Rugby: 'Shot clock' will be introduced in January to speed up game
A countdown timer on scrums and kicks at goal will be introduced in January to help speed up the game, says World Rugby. The 'shot clock' means players will have 90 se