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
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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
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.
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
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
Sowakula and partner to join Clermont later next year
Fijian-born Pita Gus Sowakula and partner 2017 Rugby World Cup finalist Toka Natua will leave late next year to join Clermont in France. The pair, who have been togeth
Scott Robertson to remain in New Zealand and lead the Crusaders
Star coach Scott Robertson will remain in New Zealand for the 2023 Super Rugby season and lead the Crusaders again. RugbyPass has revealed that sources at the Crusader
Kitione Kamikamica scored a try and later red carded
Flying Fijians back row, Kitione Kamikamica is facing a few weeks suspension on the sideline as Racing 92 continues their losing streak this season losing to Harlequins.
Steve Borthwick confirmed as new England rugby coach
England's rugby team has appointed Steve Borthwick its head coach on a five-year contract. Borthwick, 43, succeeds Eddie Jones in English rugby’s top job. Jo
Radradra helps Bears to retain their unbeaten ECC record
Flying Fijians center, Semi Radradra scored a try and set up another in Bristol Bears 35-19 victory over Zebre in the European Challenge Cup this morning. Radradra is
Koroibete included as one of the 14 Wallabies to sharpen their skills ahead of the Rugby World Cup
Marika Koroibete is one of the 14 Wallabies included to sharpen their skills ahead of the Rugby World Cup in September. Koroibete was in perfect form in the grand fina
Sowakula off to Clermont
Former All Black Pita Gus Sowakula is heading to France, after inking a deal with Top 14 side Clermont. The 28-year-old loose forward has signed a two-year deal with the
Rugby Australia urged to sign up Eddie Jones after England sacking
Rugby Australia is being urged to find a job for sacked England coach Eddie Jones before the ink dries on a likely $1.5 million severance agreement with the RFU. World
Warren Gatland urges New Zealand Rugby to appoint Scott Robertson as next All Blacks coach
Re-appointed Wales coach Warren Gatland has urged NZ Rugby to retain the services of Scott Robertson and appoint him as the next coach of the All Blacks, before losing hi
Eddie Jones sacked as England head coach after dismal autumn campaign
Eddie Jones has been sacked as English rugby’s head coach with immediate effect. The Australian was summoned to a meeting at Twickenham on Tuesday morning and i
Unwanted All Black Pita Gus Sowakula linked to French club
Unwanted All Blacks No 8 Pita Gus Sowakula is reportedly taking his bustling game to France. Specialist French outfit Rugbyrama claims the 28-year-old could be joining
World Rugby defends Nic White playing while concussed
Rugby officials have defended how Australia scrumhalf Nic White was allowed to play on after he was concussed against Ireland this month. White took a blow to the head