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
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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
Blues Coach could not find much to complain about
Blues Coach, Leon MacDonald could not find much to complain about, despite his side slipping six points behind the Crusaders in the title race. The Crusaders beat the
No comments from Namosi Rugby Union and Fiji Corrections Service on Nasilasila situation
The Namosi Rugby Union says it will not give any information on whether Amenoni Nasilasila is part of their team to take play in the Skipper Cup Competition. This come
Addition of Pasifika Super Rugby team “overdue” - Scotty Stevenson
With the new-look Super Rugby competition on the horizon, the possibility of a Pacific-based team joining the fold is becoming more likely. With the recent success of
Dave Rennie still confident Wellington Bledisloe Test in October will go ahead
New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie remains confident his first international assignment will be against the All Blacks in Wellington in October despite the COVID-19 pandemi
Playing for the All Blacks would be like playing for Blues - Sotutu
Breakout Blues star, Hoskins Sotutu who has links to Fiji says his focus is on playing well in the Super Rugby and he will make decisions about his international future a
Veitokani leaves London Irish
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians player, Alivereti Veitokani’s contract with the London Irish club has come to an end. Veitokani joined the club in the second half o
England Rugby to lay off 139 of its staff
The England Rugby Union will lay off about 139 of its staff because it expects to lose NZ $203 million in revenue in the short term. Chief Executive Bill Sweeney says
Sanzaar boss remains confident about Rugby Championship for this year
Defiant Sanzaar boss Andy Marinos still believes the Rugby Championship can still go ahead, possibly as early as late October. Despite Covid-19 forcing the cancellatio