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The FIJI Water Flying Fijians have been dethroned as Pacific Nations Cup champions after Japan edged them 20-15 in a thrilling final in Tokyo last night. Fiji’s bid for a third consecutive title fell short at Prince Chichibu Memorial…
The Nadroga rugby side scored in the dying stages of the game to beat Nadi 20-17 in their Skipper Cup clash. It was an entertaining match which lived up to expectations. The hosts, Nadi, committed a mistake while on attack in the 18th…
The McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s received another major boost ahead of its 2027 tournament after Shangri-La Yanuca Island, Fiji strengthened its support as naming rights partner of the Women’s Division and also the tournament’s official…
FIJI Water Flying Fijians head coach Senirusi Seruvakula says regular international matches will be crucial for Fiji as it prepares for the upcoming Nations Championship. With Fiji and Japan set to meet in the Pacific Nations Cup final,…
FIJI Water Flying Fijians lock Isoa Nasilasila will miss the Asahi Pacific Nations Cup final against Japan tonight. This is after he was handed a one-match suspension following his red card against Canada last weekend. The sanction was…
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians will play the Springboks ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Australia next year. Fiji will play the World Champions on September 18, 2027, at Gosford’s Polytec Stadium. South Africa’s Rugby World Cup title…
The FIJI Water Flying Fijians are focused on executing their own game plan as they prepare to face Japan in tomorrow’s Pacific Nations Cup final. Head coach Senirusi Seruvakula expects a strong challenge from the Japanese, particularly up…
Former Skipper Cup champions, FMF Suva, have high hopes of turning things around in the last four rounds. Suva is sixth on the competition table after inconsistent performances this season. Tomorrow they’ll host Malolo at the Suva Grammar…
Two players are expected to make their Fiji Water Flying Fijians debut this weekend in Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup final. Head Coach, Senirusi Seruvakula, has named prop Vilikesa Nairau and Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens on the bench…
Former Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Captain Meli Derenalagi’s comeback journey has received a major boost, after re-signing with the Club ahead of the 2027 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season. Derenalagi, who missed the entire 2026…
The Fijian Drua expects its eight home matches next season to bring more money into the local economy. Fijian Drua General Manager Commercial Shane Hussein says previous home and trial matches have generated up to 108 million dollars a…
For the very first time in its history, the Nadi Rugby Union will see its TISA Insurance club game final broadcast live on national television, marking a significant milestone for the sport and its fans. The much-anticipated final between…
Veteran winger Seta Tamanivalu has been called up to join the Fiji Water Flying Fijians as a replacement for Kalaveti Ravouvou in the Pacific Nations Cup in Japan. Ravouvou has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament after…
This weekend’s Skipper Cup round eight clash between Nadi and Nadroga will have fans on the edge of their seats. This is the view of Nadi Rugby Union Head of Operations, Jeff Tamata. He says whenever Nadi and Nadroga play, it always goes…
The last seven rounds of Skipper Cup have delivered some great results. With four more rounds remaining before the quarterfinals, teams are now trying their best to come away with wins, especially those at the bottom of the competition…
Lautoka lock Viliame Senileba says the side will use last weekend’s draw against Suva as a learning experience as they turn their attention to their next Skipper Cup challenge against Tailevu. Lautoka fought hard for the full 80 minutes…
Two Nigerian-born rugby stars have found different shades of fortune coning their way with England’s national team, as Maro Itoje returns to captain the side, but Max Ojomoh bows out with injury. Sports247 gathered that Itoje, whose father…
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards becoming more self-sufficient in rugby development after a three-day World Rugby technical programme in Abuja strengthened the country’s pool of certified coaches, referees, medical personnel…
Fiji Rugby has appointed former international player Andrew Durutalo as its new Head of Men’s High Performance. The appointment is part of Fiji Rugby’s push to strengthen its high performance system and create a more integrated pathway for…
FIJI Water Flying Fijian forward Isoa Nasilasila will have his disciplinary case heard by an Independent Foul Play Review Committee today following his red card against Canada in the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup. Nasilasila was…
Suva is set for another big night of Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific action, with the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua to host defending champions the Hurricanes at HFC Bank Stadium on 30 April. The 7.35pm kick-off will give Drua fans in the…
Suva coach Vueti Tupou says his side will need to learn quickly from their 2026 Skipper Cup draw against Lautoka that concluded on Friday in Suva. Suva were held to a draw by Lautoka in a tightly fought Round 7 clash, with Tupou admitting…
The FIJI Water Flying Fijians have booked their place in the Pacific Nations Cup final after overcoming Canada 45-29 in a high scoring semifinal last night. Fiji took control early and carried a 26-17 lead into halftime before maintaining…
Rugby clubs and stakeholders in Nigeria have been barred from embarking on international trips without prior approval from relevant associations for the sport in their states or the national body. Sports247 reports that this directive was…