7s players likely to feature for Nadroga tomorrow
Some national 7s players are expected to feature for Nadroga in their Skipper Cup and Farebrother Challenge match against Namosi tomorrow. Fiji 7s reps who have joined
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Yasawa aims to uplift performance this week
Newcomers Yasawa are aiming to improve their performance when they face defending champion Suva in the Skipper Cup competition on Saturday. Yasawa Rugby Union Secretar
Dubai and Cape Town 7s tournaments cancelled
Next season's Dubai and Cape Town Sevens tournaments on the HSBC World 7s Series have been cancelled in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. World Rugby has rele
Former All Blacks captain Andy Haden passes away
Former All Blacks captain Andy Haden has died aged 69. Haden joined the famous Ponsonby club in Auckland in 1971, becoming an All Black just a year later. He strugg
Tailevu aim to improve discipline against Lautoka
Maintaining discipline is a key concern for the Tailevu rugby team ahead of their Skipper Cup match against Lautoka this weekend. Tailevu received one red card and one
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
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