Commander Francis Kean no longer Chairman of FRU
Commander Francis Kean is no longer the Chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union Board and is also no longer on the board of FRU as he has rotated out from the board as per the F
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Nadroga is not new to defending titles – Tiko Matawalu
Nadroga Rugby Union President Tiko Matawalu says that his players are not new to the situation of defending titles ahead of their Skipper Cup match against Suva this Satu
Liam Messam to feature for Waikato in the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup
Former All Black loose-forward Liam Messam has returned to New Zealand having signed on to play for Waikato in the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup. The 36-year-old spent five-years
All Blacks great Andy Haden critically unwell
All Blacks and Auckland rugby great Andy Haden is seriously ill at his home. A family spokesperson has confirmed this. The 69-year-old played 117 matches, including
Futures of Sonny Bill Williams and host of Toronto Wolfpack stars in doubt
The future of Sonny Bill Williams and a host of former NRL players are in jeopardy after their club, the Toronto Wolfpack, withdrew from the Super League. The Super Le
Murimurivalu joins Leicester Tigers
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians fullback Kini Murimurivalu has signed with English rugby club Leicester Tigers. The 30-test veteran joins the East Midlands club from Frenc
Revised 7s competition schedule for Tokyo Olympic Games confirmed
The Tokyo Olympic Games Men's 7s Competition will take place first, running from the 26th to the 28th of July 2021, with the Women's competition following on the 29th to
Yasawa is a formidable team - Jeff Tamata
The Nadi Rugby Union Chairman Jeff Tamata says they are mindful that the Yasawa team is new in the Skipper Cup Competition, but they will not forget that they were champi
FRU appoints three new board members
Biu Colati, Amani Bale and Dr Emosi Taloga have been appointed as a new board members of the Fiji Rugby Union. Colati is the current Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Unio
Rugby Australia says a Pacific Island team based in Auckland would be 'madness'
A professional Pasifika team has become the instant new battleground between New Zealand and Australian rugby. And Australia is continuing to fight back against powerf
No Deans competition this year - John O'Connor
There will be no Secondary Schools Deans Competition this year. This has been highlighted by the Fiji Rugby Union CEO John O'Connor during their Annual General Meeting
FRU end 2019 financial year with a $88,000 profit
The Fiji Rugby Union achieved a profit of $88,000 at the end of the 2019 financial year.This was highlighted by the FRU Chief Executive Officer John O'Connor during thei
FRU looks to strengthen their relationship with World Rugby
With the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic being felt financially by unions around the world, the Fiji Rugby Union is looking at strengthening its relationship w
Oceania Rugby Men’s XV Championships cancelled
The Oceania Rugby Men’s XV Championships to be staged in August this year in Papua New Guinea, has now been cancelled. This is due to COVID-19. Oceania
SANZAAR seeks Government approval to hold entire 2020 Rugby Championship in NZ
SANZAAR have confirmed they are still hopeful of running the Rugby Championship in 2020 despite the Covid-19 pandemic, revealing they are now working to play the entire t
Fiji Airways tells FRU they won't be able to provide sponsorship until things normalize
Fiji Rugby Union Chief Executive Officer John O'Connor has confirmed they have been told by Fiji Airways that they won't be able to sponsor the national teams until thing
Nasilasila has completed the necessary rehabilitation treatment programs to be eligible for activities like rugby – Fiji Corrections
The Fiji Corrections Service says the institution knows what's best for inmate, Amenoni Nasilasila, as they have professional Psychologists and Counsellors that have asse
Ian Foster hands brutal wake-up call to Rugby Australia over revamped Super Rugby
All Blacks coach Ian Foster says future Super Rugby competitions can't afford to carry weak links, heightening the likelihood Australia won't be offered equal rights in N
Naitasiri ready for Lautoka
Naitasiri Rugby Union received a major boost to their Skipper Cup campaign after Jacks Qaqa renewed their sponsorship for this season. Naitasiri Rugby Union Manager A
Former All Black joins Western Force
Former All Black midfielder Richard Kahui has made a surprise return to Super Rugby. The 35-year-old Rugby World Cup winner has signed a deal with the Western Force in
Overseas-based players will need Club clearance before playing in the Skipper Cup
Fijian players who are playing in overseas clubs will have to get clearance from their respective clubs before they can participate in the Skipper Cup. FRU Regional De