2023 Rugby World Cup could be extended by a week
The 2023 Rugby World Cup could be extended by a week to ensure longer rest periods for all competing nations. Officials at World Rugby have held discussions with the g
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Namosi to host a 10s tournament this Saturday
The Namosi Rugby Union plans to kick start its preparation for the 2021 Skipper Cup Competition with a 10s tournament this Saturday at Thompson Park. Namosi coach and
7% discount for Suva and Lami ratepayers who clear their rates by Sunday
Suva and Lami ratepayers who clear their rates for the current financial year by Sunday will get a 7% discount. The current financial year will finish on 31st July.
Vunivalu available for selection
Former Fiji Bati star and Queensland Reds recruit Suliasi Vunivalu will be eligible to play this week but he will need to impress the coaching staff to be able to make th
Legendary All Black Dan Carter announces retirement from rugby
Dan Carter has announced his retirement from professional rugby, bringing an end to an illustrious career that spanned nearly two decades. The 38-year-old goes out hav
Qaqa jerseys for teams in Super 7s series
Good news for teams participating in the Fiji Rugby Super 7s series as Jacks of Fiji will provide Qaqa jerseys to the teams. FRU CEO, John O’Connor says during
Violence and harassment at work places has persisted for years - Lesuma
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Employment Manasa Lesuma says violence and harassment which includes unethical behaviours in workplaces has persisted for a number of y
Springboks skipper Kolisi quits Stormers
Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has ended his 11-year stay with South Africa's Stormers and is expected to be unveiled by the Durban-based Sharks in the comi
England hammers Italy 41-18 in the Six Nations
England found flashes of attacking flair to bounce back from last weekend's defeat to Scotland to claim 41-18 win against Italy in the Six Nations this morning. Englan
Tavatavanawai to feature for the Crusaders today
Former Fiji Under-20 winger, Timoci Tavatavanawai will feature for the Crusaders today in their sold-out Super Rugby Aotearoa pre-season clash against the Highlanders.
Tsunami threat was low for Fiji, which is why sirens were not activated – Mineral Resources Dept
The Mineral Resources Department says they did not activate the tsunami sirens this morning because they saw the threat was very low for Fiji. The Department says thei
Concerns raised on why tsunami sirens did not work this morning
People residing in the Suva and Lami areas are concerned why they could not hear the tsunami sirens early this morning after the Fiji Seismology Department stated there w
Brodie Retallick to retire after 2023 Rugby World Cup
All Blacks star Brodie Retallick has revealed that 2023 will likely be his final season in the All Blacks jersey. 2023 will also be the World Cup year which will be he
Tsunami warning cancelled
The tsunami warning issued early this morning for Fiji is cancelled. After the warning was issued, the Mineral Resources Department confirmed their gauge at the Suva W
New laws to be implemented in the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa
Two exciting new laws will be introduced for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa Competition that includes goal-line drop-out and captains referral. The two law variations w
Fiji’s legendary singer Jese Mucunabitu laid to rest
Fiji’s legendary singer, Jese Mucunabitu was laid to rest today. Eulogies were presented by representatives of the chiefly island of Bau, Fiji Performing Rights
Kaiviti Silktails ready to take on the best in the Ron Massey Cup
The Kaiviti Silktails have left for Australia to take part in the upcoming Ron Massey Cup competition. Coach and former Fiji Bati captain Wes Naqaima says the team ar
Radradra starts TC Yasa and Ana appeal
Flying Fijians captain Semi Radradra has started an appeal for Fijians affected by Cyclones Yasa and Ana with the help of his club - Bristol Bears. The money raised b
Changes to World Rugby rankings with the Flying Fijians in 11th place
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians are now ranked 11th based on the latest rankings released by World Rugby. England has dropped to third place after losing to Scotland o
A playing position for Tuivasa-Sheck would occupy my mind later in the year - MacDonald
Blues coach Leon MacDonald said a playing position for Roger Tuivasa-Sheck would occupy his mind later in the year. However, he admitted to being intrigued about what
Ram Sami & Sons Limited continues its sponsorship for Suva Rugby Union
The Suva Rugby Union received a major boost for their 2021 rugby competition after Ram Sami & Sons Limited re-confirmed their sponsorship of $10,000. Suva Rugby Ge