Joeli Vidiri died in the US after catching COVID-19 on wedding trip
Much-loved former All Black Joeli Vidiri tragically died in his new wife's arms after suffering a trio of cardiac arrests while battling COVID-19 in America. In a hear
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Kaiviti Silktails hit the ground running
The Kaiviti Silktails touched down in Sydney this week with little time to rest as they were back on the training park the following day. Silktails chairman Petero Civ
Damian McKenzie and Israel Folau star in Japan
Damian McKenzie had no problems filling the big boots of Beauden Barrett as he made an impressive start to his Japanese club rugby career. McKenzie, taking over from f
Fiji Bati player Sitiveni Moceidreke signs with London Broncos
The London Broncos have signed Fiji international Sitiveni Moceidreke for the 2022 Championship season. The 27-year-old has won six caps for Fiji since making his inte
Blake Ferguson sacked by Japanese rugby club without playing a game after drugs arrest
Former NRL star Blake Ferguson has been sacked by his Japanese rugby club three days after he was arrested for allegedly possessing cocaine in Tokyo. Currently sitting
Kamikamica stood down by NRL under No Fault Stand Down policy after assault charges
Melbourne Storm star Tui Kamikamica has been stood down by the NRL under the No-Fault Stand Down policy after he was charged with assault after an incident last month.
Vunivalu being linked to a return to the NRL
Former Storm flyer Suliasi Vunivalu is reportedly gaining interest from a number of NRL clubs about a return to the 13-man code. The Daily Telegraph reported Vunivalu
Fiji Kava is naming rights sponsor for Kaiviti Silktails
Fiji Kava Limited has secured the front of the jersey and naming rights sponsorship for the Kaiviti Silktails ahead of the 2022 Ron Massey Cup season. In just their th
FNRL liaising with clubs to get players vaccinated
Fiji National Rugby League CEO Don Natabe says 35% of their players have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and they are liaising with clubs to get all their players vacc
Kiwis rally behind Sean Wainui's family, as Givealittle page cracks $200k mark
Support has continued to flood in for the family of late rugby star Sean Wainui. In just over 24 hours since it was launched, the Givealittle page started by the Chief
No quarantine for the Drua
The Fijian Drua will no longer have to go into quarantine in Australia following the announcement by the New South Wales Government that from 1st November travellers will
2021 FNRL season called off as club are urged to prepare for a fresh 2022 season
The 2021 Fiji National Rugby League season has been called off and the League is urging clubs to focus their preparations for the 2022 Season commencing with off-season p
Manasa Mataele to return to Canterbury after Super Rugby Pacific
Manasa Mataele will return to Christchurch to play for Canterbury in next year’s NPC, after completing his first season of Super Rugby Pacific with the Western For
Saulo brings a vast wealth of knowledge and experience to what will be a very young squad - Thorburn
Fijian Drua Interim CEO Brian Thorburn says Flying Fijians prop Manasa Saulo brings a vast wealth of knowledge and experience to what will be a very young squad. 47 te
Naiqama double secures Saint Helens a 3rd Super League title
Fiji Bati veteran Kevin Naiqama scored twice for Saint Helens as they beat the Catalans Dragons 12-10 to win their third straight Super League Grand Final. The Super L
Taliga among 6 more players confirmed for the Drua
Olympic gold medalist, Kitione Taliga is among the 6 new players who have been named for the Fijian Drua. Other players include former New Zealand U20 prop, Kaliopasi
Former Warriors icon Manu Vatuvei admits importing methamphetamine
Former rugby league star Manu Vatuvei has admitted to importing methamphetamine. The Warriors icon was charged in December 2019 with possessing methamphetamine for sup
Kamikamica reveals he was close to being deported before getting NRL contract
With the NRL Preliminary final clash against the Penrith Panthers on the horizon, Melbourne Storm enforcer Tui Kamikamica has revealed he plans to begin his Australian ci
Cowboys Recruitment Manager says Masi could play any position in the back 5
North Queensland Cowboys Recruitment Manager Dane Campbell says Olympic gold medalist Iosefo Masi is a very skillful player who could handle playing any position in the b
Latrell faces season-ending ban
Rabbitohs star Latrell Mitchell is facing a suspension of between six and nine matches after being charged with a grade two reckless tackle on Roosters centre Joey Manu.
Latrell Mitchell on report as Rabbitohs beat Roosters
Latrell Mitchell's season could be in trouble with the star Rabbitohs fullback placed on report for an incident that left former teammate Joey Manu with a suspected fract