Russia surprises rugby world with Vladimir Putin-backed bid for 2027 World Cup
Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed a surprise bid from Russia to rival Australia's pitch to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The Russian Rugby Federation has co
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World Rugby boss open to funding Pacific Super Rugby side
World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has thrown his weight behind a new Pacific Island Super Rugby team. Sir Bill Beaumont said a precedent for such support has alre
Nadi targets win this Saturday
Nadi Rugby will be travelling down to Ratu Cakobau Park this weekend to face Naitasiri in the Skipper Cup competition with a mindset to win. Nadi Rugby Union Secretari
Fiji to feature with 6 nations teams in 8 team tournament
Fiji and Japan will join the Six Nations sides in an eight team tournament that is set to replace this year's Autumn Tests. The BBC reports that it will begin on 14th
Highlanders apologise after boozy Queenstown night
The Highlanders have apologised after seven of their players were involved in a drunken night out in Queenstown in New Zealand last weekend, but none of the group will be
Namosi to work on discipline
Maintaining discipline is a key concern for the Namosi rugby team ahead of their Skipper Cup and Farebrother Challenge match this weekend. Namosi received 3 red cards
National players to earn their spot if they are to play for Nadi- Jeff Tamata
National players who are part of the Nadi Rugby Union will need to pass all the selection criteria to feature in a match. This was highlighted by the Nadi Rugby Union
South Africa in doubt to make Rugby Championship in New Zealand
New Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber has put serious doubts into whether his side will play in a New Zealand-based Rugby Championship competition later this year. Las
Naitasiri leads Skipper Cup after Round 1
Naitasiri leads the Skipper Cup points table with 5 points after Round 1 of the competition while Nadroga is still holder of the Farebrother Trophy. Namosi, Nadi and N
World Rugby makes stand clear on Nasilasila situation
World Rugby says it does not condone any person convicted of a serious crime and currently serving their sentence undertaking any official rugby activities under Union ju
Nadroga retains Farebrother Trophy with 15-13 win over Suva
Nadroga has retained the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy after defeating Suva 15-13 in their Skipper Cup and Farebrother Challenge match at Lawaqa Park this afternoon. Suv
John Stewart to lead experienced Suva side against Nadroga
Former Fiji 7s player John Stewart who has been listed to start at inside centre will captain Suva in their Skipper Cup and Farebrother Challenge match against Nadroga to
Nalaga and Lutumailagi to start for Nadroga against Suva
Former Flying Fijian Napolioni Nalaga will play for Nadroga on the left-wing against Suva in their Skipper Cup and Farebrother Trophy Challenge match tomorrow. He is o
Suva rugby team to wear black armbands in memory of the late Yalayalatabua
The Suva Rugby Union says it will be commemorating tomorrow's Skipper Cup game in memory of one of its star front rowers, Alefoso Yalayalatabua who was laid to rest yeste
Reece to start for the Crusaders in their clash with the Hurricanes
Sevu Reece will start for the Crusaders when they face the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby Aotearoa on Saturday. The Crusaders are unbeaten in 36 matches at home.
Rugby Championship could be held in NZ
World Rugby's Executive Committee has proposed this year's Rugby Championship be hosted in one country over six weeks between November 7-December. 12. SANZAAR has said
World Rugby notes that Francis Kean will vacate his position as Chairman and Board Member of FRU
World Rugby says they note the Fiji Rugby Union announcement that Francis Kean will vacate his position as Chairman and Board Member of FRU. They say they can also con
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
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