Whitelock to captain All Blacks for Northern Tour
Sam Whitelock has resumed the role of All Blacks captain for their end of the year tour, ahead of Sam Cane and Ardie Savea. The 33-year-old veteran assumed the captain
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Faf De Klerk and Kolbe out of Springboks autumn Tests squad while Morne Styne retires from international duties
World Cup winners Faf de Klerk and Cheslin Kolbe will both miss South Africa's autumn Tests in Britain because of injury. De Klerk has been sidelined due to a hip issu
7 Olympic gold medalists named in Flying Fijians squad for the Northern Tour
Olympic gold medalists Vilimoni Botitu, Aminiasi Tuimaba, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Leone Nakarawa, Viliame Mata, Josua Tuisova and Masivesi Dakuwaqa have all been named in the Fl
Wallabies coach not underestimating Japan
Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie has assured that his side considers Japan as a genuine threat ahead of their clash with the Brave Blossoms in Oita on Saturday. It is
All Blacks pay tribute to Chiefs teammate Sean Wainui, after death in car crash
News of Sean Wainui's death has shocked the All Blacks squad, as they arrive in the United States for their clash with the Eagles in Washington DC this Sunday. The MÄ
Koroibete to miss Wallabies' spring tour
Star winger Marika Koroibete will miss the Wallabies' entire northern hemisphere spring tour after opting to stay in Australia following the birth of his third child.
Baber joins Edinburgh
Edinburgh has announced the appointment of 2020 Olympic Gold winning Fiji 7s coach Gareth Baber as the club’s new skills and assistant attack coach. Baber will
Drua unveil coaching and management team which includes William Koong, Brad Harris and Glen Jackson
The Fijian Drua have today announced the coaching and management team for its inaugural Super Rugby Pacific campaign. They are William Koong as Head Physiotherapist, B
Sky Pacific to show Autumn Nations Series including Fiji vs Wales match
Good news for rugby lovers as Sky Pacific will broadcast 21 international rugby test matches from the upcoming Autumn Nations Series. The Test schedule includes all pr
Christian Leali'ifano signs with Moana Pasifika
Former Wallabies playmaker Christian Lealiifano has been confirmed as the first squad member of Moana Pasifika. The 26-test veteran returns to Super Rugby after a two-
World Rugby changes law to allow all players to wear leggings
Rugby players at all levels of the game will be allowed to wear leggings or tights in matches after an amendment of the sport’s laws was approved by World Rugbyâ
Tuimaba commits future to Pau
Fiji 7s star and Olympic Gold Medalist Aminiasi Tuimaba has extended his contract with French club Pau. Tuimaba joined Pau last year and will now stay at the club unt
Liam Squire retires from rugby aged 30
All Black Liam Squire has announced his shock retirement from rugby at the age of just 30. The Highlanders and Tasman loose forward took to social media on Tuesday ann
Nadolo shows interest playing for Fiji in 2023 Rugby World Cup
Flying Fijians wing Nemani Nadolo has shown his interest to play for Fiji in the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France if his body is up for another World Cup challenge. Nado
Former Fiji 7s rep Kitione Salawa and veteran prop Manasa Saulo join Fijian Drua
Former Fiji 7s player Kitione Salawa is among the five new players who have been named for the Fijian Drua. Other new inclusions are Flying Fijians props Manasa Saulo
FRU cancels 2021 domestic competition and plans for early kick-off in 2022
The Fiji Rugby Union will not resume domestic competition this year and is planning for an early kick-off in 2022. CEO, John O'Connor says even though they have receiv
Sevu seals deal with French Pro D2 club USON Nevers as injury replacement
Former Fiji 7s rep Sevuloni Mocenacagi has signed with French Pro D2 Club USON Nevers as a medical replacement effective immediately. Mocenacagi is an injury replaceme
FRU to reveal the next wave of players for the Drua today
The Fiji Rugby Union will be revealing the next wave of players who will represent the Fijian Drua in next year’s Super Rugby Pacific today. The Drua will be ta
Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi reveals alcohol battle between World Cups
Inspirational Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has opened up on his battles with alcohol between the last two World Cups. Kolisi has just released an official biography
Semi Radradra to be sidelined for close to four months
Bristol Bears have suffered a hefty injury blow with the news that their star centre Semi Radradra has been sidelined for an anticipated four months. Club Director of
FRU’s main priority is the medical and physical screening of all the national teams
The medical and physical screening of all the national rugby teams in High-Performance Unit Centres in Nadi, Sigatoka and Suva will be the main priority of the Fiji Rugby