NZ Rugby receives $7.3 million under the NZ Government wage subsidy
Rugby in New Zealand has received a multi-million dollar payout under the New Zealand’s Government wage subsidy scheme. Super Rugby teams, regional rugby unions
Author: Navitalai Naivalurua
121,304 people in greater Suva area screened by Ministry of Health mobile fever clinic teams
121,304 people in Suva and the greater Suva area have been screened by the Ministry of Health mobile fever clinic teams. This is in line with the Ministry’s str
FRU to put players and staff on leave without pay if COVID-19 crisis continues - O’Connor
Fiji Rugby Union CEO John O’Connor says if the COVID-19 crisis continues, the organisation will consider putting players and staff on leave without pay. The FRU
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Domestic Super Rugby format featuring five NZ teams likely scenario for NZ Rugby
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Naduva stays active while in isolation
Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s speedster Alasio Naduva is making sure he eats right, sleeps well and does daily exercises at home to stay active while in isolation
1,703 people are currently in 61 active evacuation centres around the country
1,703 people are currently staying in 61 active evacuation centres around the country. The National Disaster Management Office says 384 people are in 21 evacuation cen
Mocenacagi aims to start a farming business after rugby career
Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s Team player Sevuloni Mocenacagi says after his rugby 7s career, he is aiming to run his own farming business to provide for his fami
Second coronavirus-related death in New Zealand
A second coronavirus-related death has been reported in New Zealand. A woman in her 90s died in Burwood Hospital in Christchurch. NZ Herald reports there are 44 new
2,381 people are currently in 125 evacuation centres around the country
2,381 people are currently staying in 125 evacuation centres around the country. The National Disaster Management Office says this figure does not include the evacuati
60-year-old woman fined $500 for not self-isolating
The 60-year-old woman who breached mandatory self-quarantine measures after returning from the US has been fined $500 by the Suva Magistrates Court. Susana Burenivalu
Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle to take further pay cut
Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle says she will get another 15% pay cut from her AUD815,000 annual salary. Castle had already taken a 50% cut, but yesterday she revea
Christians turn to live streamed Easter services due to COVID-19
For the first time in Fiji, thousands of Christians are spending the Easter holiday at home with their families with the traditional large congregation sermons replaced w
60-year-old woman to front court for allegedly not self-isolating
A 60-year-old woman who allegedly breached mandatory self-quarantine measures after returning from overseas has been charged and will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court
Australian Rugby League commission announces to restart NRL on the 28th of May
The Australian Rugby League Commission has announced its plans to restart the NRL competition on the 28th of May. This follows a meeting yesterday where the Australian
Situation report : Kadavu
Tropical Cyclone Harold caused severe damage in the village of Bulia in Kadavu. Almost 20 houses were damaged due to the strong winds. Bulia villager Iliesa Cokanas
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Namuka-I-Lau Namuka-I-Lau villager, Maciu Rokobuli says they were well prepared for Tropical Cyclone Harold as they were briefed by their Village Headman one day befor
Lomaloma Village in Vanuabalavu has experienced storm surges with strong winds
The Village Headman of Lomaloma Village in Vanuabalavu, Sovakele Levaci says they have experienced storm surges with strong winds last evening and into early this morning
TC Harold damage houses and crops in Lawaki Village, Tailevu
A few houses in Lawaki Village in Tailevu were damaged while some had their rooftops blown away by strong winds brought by Tropical Cyclone Harold. Village Headman, Le
TC Harold made landfall on the Vanuatu island of Santo yesterday
The Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Harold made landfall on the Vanuatu island of Santo yesterday with destructive winds as high as 235km/h. The cyclone passed directly o
Rennie could reconsider Wallabies coach role if Chief Executive Raelene Castle is sacked
Dave Rennie could walk away as the Wallabies coach even before coaching a single game if under siege Rugby Australia Chief Executive Raelene Castle is sacked. The Syd