Japan says Tokyo Olympics 'must happen next year at any cost'
Japan's Olympic Minister Seiko Hashimoto has said the Tokyo Olympics should be held next year "at any cost" - that is, regardless of the challenges and risks posed by the
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Blow for All Blacks as Bledisloe Cup test in Melbourne pushed back to 2022
The prospect of All Blacks tests this year has taken another blow with Rugby Australia announcing that the Bledisloe Cup test scheduled for Melbourne has been postponed t
No Flying Fijians trial match this year
The Fiji Rugby Union has no plans to hold a Flying Fijians trial match this year like the North vs South between the top Super Rugby New Zealand players over the weekend.
The All Blacks already have an injury blow
The All Blacks only named their squad on Sunday but already they’ve suffered an injury blow with Braydon Ennor ruled out for up to nine months TVNZ News reports sc
Keresi Maya banned for 6 years
Fiji Rugby Union confirms Naitasiri Under-19 player, Keresi Maya has been banned from all levels of rugby in Fiji for 6 years. Maya punched referee, Peni Talemaivavala
All Blacks captain to make a return in Mitre 10 Cup
All Blacks Captain, Sam Cane is expected to make his return for the Bay of Plenty in the Mitre 10 Cup this week. With the All Blacks schedule not due to be confirmed u
Namosi and Nadroga Farebrother Sullivan Trophy Clash to be held at the ANZ Stadium
The Namosi and Nadroga Farebrother Sullivan Trophy clash will be held at the ANZ Stadium next Saturday. This has been confirmed by the Fiji Rugby Union CEO, John Oâ
Ian Foster to know All Blacks schedule by next week
All Blacks coach Ian Foster will know by the end of next week when he gets to unleash his new All Blacks era. Through the near-constant postponements and schedule alte
Sotutu and Reece in All Blacks Squad
Fiji-born wing Sevu Reece and Blues number 8 Hoskins Sotutu have been named in the All Blacks 2020 Rugby Championship Squad. Sotutu is the son of Waisake Sotutu who was F
All Blacks to reportedly play two Bledisloe Tests in NZ, further two in Australia
Despite COVID-19 once again making its presence felt in the global rugby community, plans are still being pushed forward for All Blacks Tests later this year. It comes
South team snatch 38-35 victory over North team
The South team beat the North team 38-35 in an entertaining rugby match in Wellington last night. Young Crusaders outside back Will Jordan scored a try in the 85th min
Match officials decided not to officiate Naitasiri U19 match - FRU
Match officials decided not to officiate the Under 19 Skipper Cup match between Naitasiri and Yasawa today following concerns about the incident last week where Naitasiri
Radradra is Man of the Match in bonus-point win
The Bristol Bears have reclaimed second place in the Gallagher Premiership after Semi Radradra inspired them to a 36-13 bonus-point victory over the Worcester Warriors.
Ba and Navosa secure wins in Round 3 of Vanua Championship
The Ba and Navosa rugby teams have secured wins in Round 3 of the Vodafone Vanua Championship at Thompson Park. Ba defeated Malolo 17-12 while Navosa beat Serua 20 poi
Mataele named in Cantebury squad for Mitre 10
Forgotten man Manasa Mataele has been included in the 37-men Canterbury squad for this year’s Mitre 10 Cup. The wing who missed most of last year’s Super
Goodhue expected to extend contract with NZR
All Blacks and Crusaders midfielder Jack Goodhue is soon expected to sign a multi-year deal with New Zealand Rugby. The 25 year old will join fellow midfielders Anton
World rugby working with relevant unions to develop competition opportunities at regional level
World Rugby have confirmed that they are working with host unions, participating teams and international rugby players to continue to evaluate and develop supplementary c
Decision expected soon on who world champion Springboks will play this year
South Africa's Rugby Union says it'll soon announce how the Springboks' restructured international calendar will look. Officials say details of the season are being fi
Naitasiri Rugby does not condone violence against match officials
The Naitasiri Rugby Union says they do not condone any form of abuse or violence against match officials from any of their players. This is after their under-19 player
FRU to have discussions with Namosi Rugby about venue for Farebrother Sullivan Trophy Challenge against Nadroga
The Fiji Rugby Union says the ANZ Stadium would be the suitable venue for the Namosi vs Nadroga Farebrother Sullivan Trophy Challenge on the 19th of this month and they w
Rugby player who allegedly punched a referee during a match granted bail
The Naitasiri under-19 rugby player who allegedly punched a referee on Saturday during a match has been granted bail by the Nausori Magistrates Court. 19-year-old Kere