Flying Fijians forwards coach promises another fiery reception in the breakdowns
Fiji forwards coach Jason Ryan has promised the All Blacks another fiery reception in the breakdowns during the second test in Hamilton on Saturday night. Although the
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Mo’unga labels Fijians as rock stars of European rugby
All Blacks first-five Richie Mo’unga says the only ones surprised by Fiji’s competitiveness last weekend are the New Zealand public who are unfamiliar with
Flying Fijians hopeful that Botia will play on Saturday while Sau ruled out
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says they are hopeful that captain Levani Botia will be able to play this weekend while Eroni Sau has been ruled out due to
All Blacks coach thankful for spirited Fijian performance
All Blacks coach Ian Foster had cause to be thankful for the spirited Fijian performance in the 57-23 win on Saturday. Foster says he was pleased with what had been a
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi tests positive for COVID-19
South Africa’s world cup winning captain Siya Kolisi has tested positive for COVID-19, two weeks before their first Test against the British and Irish Lions. Da
Savea and Lienert-Brown likely to make All Blacks return in second Fiji test
The All Blacks could welcome back star duo Ardie Savea and Anton Lienert-Brown for this Saturday's second test against Fiji, according to assistant coach Brad Mooar. S
FRU disappointed & will discuss jersey situation with the players and Fiji Airways
The Fiji Rugby Union is disappointed that Flying Fijians players were not able to honour the wishes of their sponsors by not wearing the jersey with the message ‘Va
Samoa outclass Tonga in a five-try win
Manu Samoa has struck a telling blow in their qualification bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, beating Tonga 42-13 at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland last night.
There wasn't much consultation and it was better to go with a clean jersey – Cotter
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says there was not much consultation done with the players and it was probably better to go with a clean jersey against the
British and Irish Lions hammer the Sharks
The British and Irish Lions pulled through their toughest test so far as they overcame a committed Sharks side to win 71-31. The Sharks, who lost 54-7 to the Lions thr
Ireland thrash USA 71-10
It was a good weekend for hookers as Ireland’s Ronan Kelleher scored four tries in their 71-10 win over USA this morning. This is following All Blacks hooker Da
14-men Argentina hold Wales to a 20 points all draw
Wales were held to a frustrating 20-20 draw by a 14-men Argentina side at Principality Stadium this morning. The Pumas were put under the pump when full-back Juan Cruz
Double for Cokanasiga as England thrash Canada
Joe Cokanasiga scored two tries as England racked up 10 tries to thrash Canada 70-14 at Twickenham. Adam Radwan and Jamie Blamire both scored hat-tricks. V
Samoa outclass Tonga in a five-try win
Manu Samoa has struck a telling blow in their qualification bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, beating Tonga 42-13 at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland last night.
All Blacks beat Fiji 57-23
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians provided a tough challenge for the All Blacks but it was not enough as the All Blacks registered a 57-23 win in their first test match.
Players know what is happening in Fiji and are determined to put on a decent performance - Cotter
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says fans will see some real grit and determination against the All Blacks tonight because the players are aware of what is
I do not want to be on the receiving end of a sledgehammer - Bridge
All Blacks winger George Bridge has made it clear that he does not want to find out why Eroni Sau is also known as the sledgehammer. Bridge and Sau have been named on
Veteran halfback Aaron Smith relishing the chance to captain NZ at home
All Blacks star Aaron Smith will be playing his 98th test match tonight when they face the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians in Dunedin but this one has extra meaning because t
Eroni Sau impresses Cotter ahead of All Blacks test
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says Eroni Sau has trained very well and he has fitted in quickly. Cotter says Sau has impressed them and had a very good
Koroibete hails wife after missing son's birth to play for Wallabies
Marika Koroibete has revealed he missed the birth of his third son in order to play for the Wallabies in their opening Test against France on Wednesday night. The wing
Forward pack tasked with protecting Kuruvoli
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians forward pack have been tasked with the responsibility to protect rookie halfback Simione Kuruvoli against the All Blacks. Coach Vern Co