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The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has added more homegrown firepower to its forward pack, signing experienced Nadroga forward and Flying Fijian Manueli Ratuniyarawa to its main squad ahead of the 2027 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season.…
Taveuni Rugby forward Inoke Ravuiwasa says the side will quickly turn its attention to Round 10 as it looks to build on its hard work in recent weeks. Ravuiwasa praised his teammates for their commitment and determination, saying their…
Tailevu captain Emori Logavatu says the side’s focus remains firmly on their Skipper Cup title ambitions after a strong outing against Suva in round 10 of the competition over the weekend. Tailevu trailed 15-10 at halftime but returned…
Fiji rugby player Setareki Bituniyata has been recognised for a standout season after being named the Pro D2 Player of the Year for the 2025/2026 season. The Nadroga native played a key role in helping Provence Rugby reach the Pro D2…
It will be an interesting Skipper Cup and Subrails Marama round for the Naitasiri teams. The men’s Under 20 and Marama teams are also doing well, just like their senior team. This weekend they’ll play Nadi in what is expected to be the…
Five Vodafone Fijiana players have been named in the WXV Global Series Challenger Team of the Tournament after Fiji’s title-winning campaign. The five players are Adi Salote Nailolo, Josivini Neihamu, Varanisese Qoro, Kolora Lomani and…
Fiji 7s rep Filipe Sauturaga is enjoying his 15s season with Taveuni in the Skipper Cup. The national 7s star has been getting game time in the Skipper Cup, just like Nacani Boginisoko and Manueli Maisamoa are for Nadi. Sauturaga says it…
Naitasiri rugby fly-half, Etonia Rokotuisawa, is one of eight new players in the Fiji Water Flying Fijians extended squad for the upcoming Test against Japan on 24 October, as well as the Northern Tour. Rokotuisawa is a long-standing key…
Itu local government area has completed a historic clean sweep of all four gold medals on offer at the 2026 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival, which comes to an end this Sunday in Uyo. Sports247 gathered that Itu LGA again proved why it is…
Nigeria’s men’s rugby national team, Stallions will be all out for a revival of fortune early on Sunday, as they go out against Tunisia in their third match at the World Rugby SVNS 3 Africa Qualifiers in Kampala, Uganda, whre they won…
Tailevu pulled off a stunning comeback yesterday to defeat Suva in their Round Nine Skipper Cup clash at their home ground, Nakelo School Grounds. Trailing by five points at halftime, Tailevu came back strongly in the second half, scoring…
Naitasiri Women secured their fourth win of the Marama Cup competition after beating Nadroga 27-5 at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori. Captain Maraia Ravudi says the team’s hard work throughout the week to address mistakes from their previous…
Nigeria’s rugby team, the Stallions, will this weekend be involved in major continental action, as the senior squad battles Zimbabwe, Ghana and Morocco in Pool A of the 2026 Africa Men’s Sevens Series in Kampala, Uganda. READ ALSO:…
Vodafone Fijiana XV Head Coach Willie Walker says his side must be more clinical if it is to turn its dominance into points when it faces the Netherlands this weekend. Walker says the Fijiana have shown they can create opportunities, beat…
Tailevu Rugby Union captain Emori Logavatu says the side is determined to challenge for both the Farebrother and Skipper Cup titles this season. The Tailevu side knows the road to silverware will not be easy, with every match becoming…
Nigerian-born rugby youngster Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been tipped to excel with England’s national team in days to come, especially during next year’s global showpiece, Sports247 reports. The verdict came from the winger’s coach at Exeter…
Making the most of every opportunity has been a major focus for the Vodafone Fijiana XV as they prepare for their final clash of the WXV Global Series. Head coach Willie Walker says the team has shown it can create scoring opportunities,…
Lautoka Maroons will be looking to maintain their momentum after securing their second win in the Skipper Cup competition last weekend. Locks Viliame Senileba says their victory over Tailevu on Saturday was a reflection of his teammates’…
Naitasiri and Namosi are leading the Skipper Cup and Marama Cup standings respectively after eight rounds of competition. Naitasiri tops the Skipper Cup table with 32 points from six wins and two losses. Tailevu is second, also on 32…
Malolo Rugby Union lock forward Damanu Roqica Guiwasa is set to take the next step in his rugby career after securing an opportunity with a club in Georgia. Guiwasa leaves Malolo following a successful 2025 season, where he played an…
Fiji Rugby is exploring the possibility of taking its home Test against South Africa to Western Australia as it looks to use international rugby to create wider economic and tourism opportunities. The proposed fixture was highlighted by…
Nadi Rugby coach Cohen Politini says the side’s next challenge will be about sharpening their control and building depth as they prepare for Malolo this week in round nine of the Skipper Cup. Nadi’s focus now shifts to maintaining…
Nadroga Rugby will return to training tomorrow with their attention firmly on next week’s Skipper Cup assignment after a statement win ended Nadi’s unbeaten run over the weekend in Nadi. The Stallions ended Nadi’s unbeaten run with a…
Vodafone Fijiana XV delivered an impressive attacking performance to defeat Hong Kong China 54-26 in the second weekend of the WXV Global Series Challenger presented by Mitsubishi Electric. The Fijians ran in eight tries to secure a…