Tigers squad and staff to take 25% pay cut
Leicester Tigers have become the sixth Premiership club to say players will take a 25% pay cut to help the club through the coronavirus pandemic. On Friday, Gloucester
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Rugby AU confirm new domestic competition
Australia's four Super Rugby teams and the Western Force are set to be part of a new domestic competition beginning next month. With Super Rugby suspended and travel b
All Blacks' July tests in doubt as European rugby shuts down
New Zealand Rugby is facing another hammer blow after the All Blacks' tests against Wales and Scotland in July were plunged into fresh doubt.Stuff.co reports that Europea
Fiji 7s players are safe from COVID-19 and were cleared from isolation by the Health Ministry - O'Connor
Fiji Rugby Union CEO, John O’Connor says the 7s players are safe and have been cleared from isolation by the Ministry of Health with no players so far showing any
FRU announces suspension of all forms of rugby and events until further notice
The Fiji Rugby Union has announced the suspension of all forms of rugby competitions and events across the nation with immediate effect, until further notice. The deci
Refrees to clamp down on discipline at the Marist 7s
Players discipline will be a key area the Marist 7s organisers will closely monitor together with the referees. Marist Rugby Club President, Lawrence Tikaram says di
Australian 7s pair cleared of coronavirus
The two members of the Australian Sevens team have been cleared of coronavirus after being tested for the disease.Rugby Australia's Moore Park headquarters were shut down
All Fijian rugby players and Fijians living in France are safe - French Ambassador
The French Ambassador to Fiji, Jean Francois Fitou is assuring Fijians that all Fijian rugby players and Fijians living in France are safe and they have the same access t
Rugby Football Union suspends all activity in England due to COVID-19
The Rugby Football Union has suspended all levels of the game in England until 14th April because of coronavirus. The announcement came soon after the Premiership was
NZ 7s training suspended while team wait on results of Covid-19 tests of Australian players
The All Black Sevens team have halted training after two of their recent opponents are being tested for coronavirus.Two members of the Australian rugby sevens team have b
South African Rugby tests their 7s and U20 squads for Covid-19
South African Rugby has taken several steps to combat the coronavirus outbreak, including testing their sevens and U20 sides for the disease.The Blitzboks, who recently c
Major disruptions to Pacific sporting community due to COVID-19
The impact of Covid-19 coronavirus continues to cause major disruptions to the Pacific Island sporting community. Rugby, rugby league, football and beach volleyball ar
Super Rugby's governing body will be forced to call off 2020 season if COVID-19 halts proceedings
Super Rugby's governing body, SANZAAR will be forced to call off the 2020 season if COVID-19 halts proceedings for another five weeks. The season is currently in limbo
Penalty after the siren from Barrett sees the Hurricanes snatch a 27-24 victory against Chiefs
A penalty after the siren from Jordie Barrett saw the Hurricanes snatch a 27-24 victory against the Chiefs in Hamilton. Playing out a whopping 35 phases in the final m
Jaguares to host Highlanders behind closed doors
The Highlanders' upcoming game against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires will be the first Super Rugby game to be played behind closed doors with the Argentinian club confirmi
Pacific Warriors Under 20 side aims to win Marist 7s Under 20 title
Pacific Warriors Under 20 captain, Lemeki Tulega says they are coming to next week’s Fiji Bitter Marist 7s Tournament to win the Under 20 title and also get some c
Leawere to start for Hurricanes, while Pita Gus to start for Chiefs this Friday
Isaia Walker Leawere has been named in the starting line-up for the Hurricanes when they take on the Chiefs this Friday. Leawere is the son of former Flying Fijians ca
Latui aims for a win in their first Rapid Rugby match against China Lions
Swire Shipping Fijian Latui coach, Senirusi Seruvakula says their main focus this week is to get a win in their opening match against the China Lions. Seruvakula says
Fijian Warriors defeat Tonga A 47-0 in their second match of the World Rugby Pacific Challenge
The Swire Shipping Fijian Warriors thumped Tonga A 47-nil at ANZ Stadium in Suva last night to get a bonus-point win and remain on track for the World Rugby Pacific Chal
Waimanu Rugby aiming to win their first-ever Marist 7s
Waimanu Rugby Club will be aiming to win their first-ever Marist 7s title as they have confirmed their participation later this month.Waimanu Rugby 7s Captain, Kitione Se
Changed Crusaders team likely for Sunwolves game
All Blacks player rest policy could result in a significantly different looking Crusaders team to play the Sunwolves in Brisbane this Saturday.Several All Blacks are due