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
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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
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
Former All Black Byron Kelleher in French court over domestic violence accusation
Former All Black Byron Kelleher is in trouble with the law yet again. The 47-year-old is set to appear in a French court today after his former partner accused him of
We are bidding for a place in the Skipper Cup next year - Tabuya
Kadavu Rugby Union President, Lynda Tabuya says they are bidding for a place to advance to the Skipper Cup Competition next year. Tabuya highlighted this during an int
Raisuqe displays man-of-the-match performance for Castres in their 28-6 win over Black Lions
Former Fiji 7s rep Josaia Raisuqe displayed a man-of-the-match performance as he helped his Castres side defeat the Black Lions 28-6 in their Challenge Cup match this mor
Ratave scores a double in Benetton’s 57-18 win over Newcastle in the Challenge Cup
Former Swire Shipping Fijian Drua winger Onisi Ratave scored two tries for his Benetton Rugby side to help them thrash Newcastle 57-18 in their Challenge Cup match this m
Vunipola hangs up rugby boots
Veteran England prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby. In a post on his Instagram account, Vunipola says it has been an honour repre
Burger King partners with Fiji Rugby for the next 4 years
Good news for Fiji Rugby as Burger King Fiji will be partnering with the Union for the next 4 years. Under this partnership, Burger King will be the official and exclu
Viliame Mata will depart Edinburgh club a legend – former coach Cockerill
Fiji Water Flying Fijians number 8 Viliame Mata will leave Edinburgh a legend. This was the sentiments echoed by former coach Richard Cockerill. Cockerill joked mor