Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
28 April, 2026, 3:16 pm
Central - 28°C Rain
IN DEPTH
28 April, 2026, 3:16 pm Central - 28°C Rain

Hurricanes confirm cases of COVID-19 within squad

Hurricanes confirm cases of COVID-19 within squad

By Navitalai Naivalurua
08/03/2022
[Image: Hurricanes/Facebook]

Members of the Hurricanes squad have tested positive for COVID-19, with assistant coach Chris Gibbes confirming an undisclosed number of players have contracted the virus.

The Hurricanes are scheduled to host competition newcomers Moana Pasifika at Wellington this Saturday.

Gibbes says what he can confirm is that they have COVID in their environment and they are working hard to manage it.

He says the team has been well prepared for the virus to infiltrate the squad and they are confident they will be ready to take on the Moana Pasifika at Sky Stadium.

After the Hurricanes' 21-14 win over the Highlanders, captain Ardie Savea mentioned COVID-19 had disrupted the team's build-up to the game.

The Hurricanes will meet the Moana Pasifika at 3.35pm Saturday.

Looking at other matches, the Blues will face the Highlanders at 6.05pm Friday, the Rebels will meet the Brumbies at 8.45pm Friday, the Crusaders will play the Chiefs at 6.05pm Saturday, the Drua will meet the Reds at 8.45pm Saturday and the Waratahs will meet the Force at 3pm Sunday.

[Source: Newshub.co.nz]

DateTimeTeamTeam

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Police interrogate the person known as King Khan regarding alleged links to the illicit drug trade in Fiji
A person of interest with alleged links to the illicit drug trade in Fiji is currently undergoing interrogation.Sources confirm that the man taken in ...
6 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Fiji to sign diplomatic training deal with Israel - Ditoka
Fiji is set to formalise a new partnership with Israel on diplomatic training, with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be signed alongside the ...
5 minutes ago

Tourism Action Group reactivated to shield Fiji’s tourism sector from global risks
The Tourism Action Group has been reactivated to protect Fiji’s tourism sector from emerging global threats, particularly the escalating conflict ...
21 minutes ago

UK provides about $41M to boost climate resilience in Pacific Islands
The United Kingdom has announced new funding of about $41 million to strengthen climate resilience across Pacific Island nations.This is due ...
27 minutes ago

Probe underway after fatal fire at reportedly vacant Vincent House
The National Fire Authority says Vincent House along Brown Street in Suva, which was destroyed by fire and claimed the life of a woman yesterday, was ...
31 minutes ago

Fiji to lead Pacific voice at Pre-COP 31 meeting in October
Fiji will host the Pre-COP 31 climate meeting from the 5th to the 8th of October this year ahead of the global United Nations Framework Convention on ...
33 minutes ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Citizens to oppose proposed TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda
Serious concerns are being raised regarding a proposed Australian company's TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda, and a group of concerned ...
5 hours ago

Drug lord Jone Vakarisi dies in military custody as investigations find unauthorised weapons outside RFMF inventory
Druglord, Jone Vakarisi has died in military custoday, 3 other associates have been released after questioning, 1 RFMF personnel remains in military ...
7 days ago

Ratu Epeli Nailatikau's State Funeral
Ratu Epeli was a highly respected Fijian chief and a people’s President as many would remember him on many occasions walking on the streets of Suva ...
12 days ago

TOP