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
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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
17 national sporting organisations certified to resume non-contact sports and training from Monday
Seventeen national sporting organisations have met all requirements for the resumption of only non-contact sports and training from Monday 4th October under the framework
Only European based players may be used for the Flying Fijians test matches in November
It is highly likely that only European based players will be used for the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians test matches in November. Fiji Rugby Union CEO, John O’Con
We are targetting 7s players we believe will be successful in 15s - Raiwalui
Fiji Rugby Union General Manager High-Performance Unit Simon Raiwalui says they have a depth chart and have identified certain sevens players from within their squad that
There is an option to recruit players who are not from Fiji - Raiwalui
Fiji Rugby Union General Manager High Performance, Simon Raiwalui they have an option of getting players who are not from Fiji for the Fijian Drua. Raiwalui says they
Three Suva Rugby Union players join Tel Aviv Rugby Club
Three Suva Rugby Union players have earned contracts to play for the Tel Aviv Rugby Club in the Rugby Europe Super Cup Eastern Conference competition. They are outside
Michael Byrne named Fijian Drua Head Coach
Former All Blacks and Wallabies assistant and skills coach Michael Byrne has been named as the Fijian Drua Head Coach. Prior to this Byrne also had a playing and coach
Argentina wary of Kerevi going beast-mode
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says Samu Kerevi going beast-mode for the Wallabies is the biggest threat facing Argentina. The Wallabies centre has been a revelation in
Bolaca joins Fijian Drua for Super Rugby Pacific
Olympic gold medalist, Napolioni Bolaca is among the first five players who have been named in the Fijian Drua extended squad for the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific. Other p
Australia confirm spring tour plans with Japan Test before Wallabies head to UK
Australia's first tour to the UK in nearly three years is a step closer after the country's governing rugby body confirmed Tests against England, Scotland and Wales. R
All Blacks could be back to world No 1 this weekend
After a two-year absence from the top spot, the All Blacks could be back to world No 1 this weekend. Stuff.Co reports that if results in the Rugby Championship tomorro
Savea returns as captain for the All Blacks
All Blacks coach Ian Foster had little choice but to shred the team-sheet and start again for the test against Argentina in Brisbane. The condensed Rugby Championship
Sotutu returns to take on the Pumas
Hoskins Sotutu will make his return for the All Blacks when they take on Argentina in the Rugby Championship this Saturday. George Bower will come off the bench while
Dan Carter hints at a comeback
All Blacks great Dan Carter has hinted at a rugby comeback - in some form. Carter posted a cryptic message on his Instagram account as he explained the process of exec
All Blacks to play in front of biggest crowd in three years with Wales test sold out
The All Blacks will play Wales before 74,500 rugby fans in the first capacity crowd in Cardiff since the COVID-19 pandemic. All tickets have been snapped up for the Oc
World Rugby considering holding World Cup every two years
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin says staging the Rugby World Cup every two years instead of every four is an "interesting concept" but that all stakeholders would
Valetini wins Brett Robinson Players’ Player of the Year award
Brumbies and Wallabies back-rower Rob Valetini has been honoured with the Brett Robinson Players’ Player of the Year award as the Brumbies announced their award wi
Toulon coach admits Wainiqolo needs to see more of the ball
Toulon head coach Patrice Collazo says Fiji’s Olympic gold medallist Jiuta Wainiqolo needs to see more of the ball if he is to show what he is capable of. Waini
No jab, no play - O'Connor
Fiji Rugby Union CEO John O'Connor has confirmed that players who are not vaccinated will not be allowed to play or even train with their teams once local competitions re