Success is not about winning – Saukuru
Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru has reminded all teams participating in the provincial rugby competition that success is not about winning but it's about givin
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Former Fiji 7s coach, Baber, joins Shogun Rugby Club as Director of Rugby
Former Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s coach Gareth Baber has been appointed as the Director of Rugby for Shogun Rugby Football Club (formerly known as Samurai Rugb
Kadavu Rugby Union showcase talent
It was a showcase of talent at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka as three teams representing the Kadavu Rugby Union had a pre-season match against their counterparts from Nadroga i
Radradra puts on man-of-the-match performance in Lyon’s 28-17 win over La Rochelle
Fiji Water Flying Fijians outside back Semi Radradra put on a man-of-the-match performance for his Lyon side helping them beat La Rochelle 28-17 in a physical Top 14 enco
FRU to announce Flying Fijians coach later this week
The Fiji Rugby Union is expected to announce the new coach for the Fiji Water Flying Fijians later this week. This is has been confirmed by Fiji Rugby Union Interim Ch
Fijian Wallabies backrower Valetini wins first John Eales Medal
Fijian Wallabies’ backrower Rob Valetini has claimed his first-ever John Eales Medal at the Rugby Australia Awards. The recipient of this medal is usually voted
My mother is a significant influence in my rugby journey – Kalaveti Ravouvou
Former Swire Shipping Fijian Drua and Bristol Bears centre, Kalaveti Ravouvou says his mother has been a significant influence in his journey as a rugby player. Ravouv
Suva Rugby says FRU has no trust at all in our local coaches
Suva Rugby Union General Secretary, Nemani Tuifagalele says there is no trust shown towards our local coaches by the Fiji Rugby Union and that is a big issue that needs t
Fiji Rugby Union takes strides in Women's Rugby Development for future growth
In enhancing the future of rugby for our local Women's teams, the Fiji Rugby Football Union Trust Board today organised a one-day Women in Rugby Talanoa session where rep
Bower makes starting lineup for Crusaders v Munster clash
Crusaders prop George Bower who has links to Fiji makes the run on side for the highly anticipated Crusaders vs Munster clash in Cork, Ireland. Bower who was out for m
Rasta Rasivhenge holds first-ever referee clinic for the Kadavu Rugby Union
While giving his time to help our local referees become more competent and raise their level of performance, renowned international rugby referee Rasta Rasivhenge yesterd
Sky Pacific to show 2024 Six Nations Rugby tournament
Good news for rugby fans in the country as Sky Pacific will be showing the 2024 Six Nations rugby tournament from this weekend. Digicel Fiji Chief Executive Officer Fa
Former Highlanders coach Tony Brown linked to Springboks role
Tony Brown could be unveiled as part of the new-look Springboks coaching panel as early as this week, according to a report in South Africa. Afrikaans newspaper Rappor
Erasmus in hospital after suffering chemical burns
South Africa's Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, has been admitted to hospital after a freak accident left him with chemical burns but he is expected to be back at work
Matavesi scores for Saints in 38-13 bonus win over Newcastle
Fiji Water Flying Fijians hooker Sam Matavesi scored a try to help his Northampton Saints side to a 38-13 bonus-point victory over Newcastle in the English Premiership Ru
Flying Fijians will play the All Blacks later this year
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians will play the All Blacks later this year however the venue is expected to be confirmed soon. Although it was earlier suggested that Fiji
No FRU officials were present at the Wairiki 7s as the focus turned to the Coral Coast 7s – Valenitabua
Fiji Rugby Interim Administrator Simione Valenitabua has confirmed to fijivillage News that no national selectors or talent ID personnel were present at the recent Fiji B
Ref Jaco Peyper retires
Test rugby referee Jaco Peyper has retired, in part because of a lingering Achilles tendon injury. Peyper called time on a 12-year test career including three Rugby Wo
Schmidt announced as Wallabies Coach
Rugby Australia has confirmed Joe Schmidt has been appointed as Wallabies coach. Schmidt signs a two-year deal starting in March, committing to the side until the end
Elton Jantjies handed four-year ban for doping
The South African Institute for Drug Free Sport has announced South Africa fly-half Elton Jantjies has been given a four-year ban from the sport for doping. Jantjies,
Former Ireland and All Blacks coach Schmidt set to take up Wallabies’ head coach role
The Wallabies are set to welcome former Ireland and All Blacks coach Joe Schmidt as their new head coach and finally put an end to the head coach saga behind the Austral