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
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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
Rugby Union: New World 12s tournament proposed to launch in August 2022
Plans have been unveiled for a new 12-a-side rugby competition proposed to take place in England next August. The BBC reports, the new tournament, World 12s, is intend
Sonny Bill Williams 'baffled' by Quade Cooper's Wallabies non-selection
All Blacks great, Sonny Bill Williams is adamant the struggling Wallabies would benefit from Quade Cooper's playmaking talents in the wake of an ugly Bledisloe Cup clean
Flying Fijians remain 11th in latest world rankings while All Blacks close gap on South Africa
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians remain 11th in the latest World Rugby men’s rankings. Fiji has played two test matches this year where they were beaten by the All B
All Blacks to contest Barrett red card
All Blacks coach Ian Foster says they will look to contest Jordie Barrett's red card after the fullback was sent off for putting his boot into the face of Wallabies winge
All Blacks defeat Wallabies 38-21 to complete Bledisloe Cup clean sweep
The All Blacks, despite being reduced to 14 players for 20 minutes, have produced another commanding performance to defeat the Wallabies 38-21 in Perth. The visitors l
Baber to appear on Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7 tonight
Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s Coach, Gareth Baber will appear on a special fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7 tonight. It will be live on our fa
Kerevi reportedly set to start against the All Blacks
Samu Kerevi is reportedly set to start for the Wallabies against the All Blacks this Sunday. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that sources with knowledge of the Walla
Baber thinks he is the right man for the job
Fiji Airways National Men’s 7s coach Gareth Baber says a few major competitions are coming up this year and next year and he thinks he is the right man for the job