New Zealand Rugby votes in favour of Silver Lake deal
New Zealand Rugby has voted in favour of selling a stake to US investors Silver Lake at its annual general meeting today. The vote - cast by the 26 provincial unions a
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No confirmation on Flying Fijians July test-matches
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians test-matches in July is not yet confirmed by World Rugby. The Flying Fijians were scheduled to host Ireland on the 10th of July and pla
Flying Fijians to face Wales in November
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians will likely play Wales at the end of this year. Fiji is expected to face Wales at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on 14th Novembe
Crusaders boss Scott Robertson's blunt challenge to one test All Black, Cullen Grace
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has called on one test All Black, Cullen Grace to make full use of his incredible ability following an inactive Super Rugby season in
Perenara asking for Koroisau’s videos ahead of potential NRL switch
All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara has been asking for video clips of Fiji Bati star Apisai Koroisau as speculation continues to grow regarding Perenara’s potential s
Rugby competitions to resume once clearance has been given by the govt - O’Connor
Fiji Rugby Union CEO John O'Connor says they will decide for rugby competitions to resume when the government gives them the green light. He says they understand that
Zac Guildford named as former All Black sentenced for punching woman in the face
A former All Black sentenced for punching a woman in the face can now be named as Zac Guildford. The incident, described as savage and appalling, happened in 2019, in a c
Coles re-signs with NZ Rugby through to 2023
Dane Coles has put pen to paper on a new deal with NZ Rugby, re-signing through until the end of 2023. Coles has played 74 tests for the All Blacks, as well as more th
Naitasiri is the new Farebrother Trophy holder
The Naitasiri rugby team is the new holder of the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy after beating Nadi 22-15 in the second challenge at Prince Charles Park this afternoon. N
Suva Rugby receives sponsorship boost from Ram Sami & Sons (Fiji) Ltd and Wallson Foods Limited
The Suva Rugby Union has received a timely boost as Ram Sami & Sons (Fiji) Ltd and Wallson Foods Limited have provided them with a $30,000 sponsorship for this season
CJ Patel extends sponsorship deal with Fiji Rugby
CJ Patel have extended their sponsorship deal with the Fiji Rugby Union for another three years. The new deal is worth $2 million This was highlighted by FRU CEO Jo
Discussions underway for Fiji to play in the Oceania 7s before the Olympics - O’Connor
The Fiji Rugby Union is currently in discussions with the Australia Rugby Union regarding the possibility of including the Fiji 7s team in the Oceania 7s tournament befor
Tamanivalu would love the chance to represent Fiji
Former All Blacks midfielder Seta Tamanivalu says he would love the chance to represent Fiji. Players can switch their international allegiance by participating in Oly
Ben Smith backing Crusaders' Will Jordan for 'big things' with the All Blacks
All Blacks great Ben Smith has nailed his colours to the mast as to who New Zealand's starting fullback should be, talking up the prospects of Crusaders young gun W
Fiji Shadow team returns Marist 7s prize money
The Fiji Shadow team which won the 45th Fiji Bitter Sapphire Marist 7s over the weekend has returned their $10,000 prize money to the organisers which will now be redistr
Koroibete, Vunivalu, Daugunu, Valetini, Naisarani and Uru named in Wallabies squad
Six players with links to Fiji have been included in the first Wallabies squad of the year. They are Filipo Daugunu, Marika Koroibete, Isi Naisarani, Seru Uru, Rob Val
Fijian Drua to get financial help from World Rugby to feature in Super Rugby
Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika will be provided financial support by World Rugby to allow them to join Super Rugby in 2022.. The governing body’s executive comm
Highlanders name Josh Ioane at No.15 for Hurricanes clash
The Highlanders have made several changes for their crucial game against the Hurricanes in Dunedin on Friday, shifting Josh Ioane to fullback and reinstating Mitch Hunt a
Former All Black who punched woman loses name suppression - but can't yet be named
A former All Black who has admitted he punched a woman in the face while drunk has been told by a judge for a second time that his name must be made public. Stuff.co.n
Eklund suspended
Blues hooker Kurt Eklund has been suspended for three weeks for his wrestling-style tip tackle on Crusader Sevu Reece at the weekend. Eklund, who scored two tries in t
Tu'ungafasi signs new contract with NZ Rugby
All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi has reaffirmed his commitment to NZ Rugby, re-signing until the end of 2024. Tu'ungafasi says that he is very grateful and he is lookin