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Dragons winger excited for Bulikula debut
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Dragons winger excited for Bulikula debut

Twenty-year-old Maria Paseka says representing Fiji at the Rugby League World Cup is one of the greatest honours of her career. Paseka currently plays for the St George Illawarra Dragons in Australia’s National Rugby League Women’s (NRLW)…

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Top seeds Nadi wary of Ba’s quarterfinal threat
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Top seeds Nadi wary of Ba’s quarterfinal threat

Last year, Nadi entered the Skipper Cup quarterfinals as the eighth-placed side and stunned top seeds Suva. This season, the Jetsetters have turned the tables; they finished top of the standings and now face eighth-placed Ba. Nadi Rugby…

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Set-piece focus for Naitasiri
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Set-piece focus for Naitasiri

Last weekend’s narrow loss to defending champions Malolo has inspired Naitasiri ahead of tomorrow’s Skipper Cup quarterfinal in Suva. Head coach Timoci Tinaviti says the team has worked hard on its set-piece and is back to full strength.…

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Boselawa thankful for Flying Fijians opportunity
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Boselawa thankful for Flying Fijians opportunity

Nadroga centre Kavekini Boselawa is close to another major milestone in his rugby career, with the youngster expected to debut for the Fiji Water Flying Fijians against Japan next weekend. The Macuata native has been named in the line-up…

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Three potential debuts as White names final squad
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Three potential debuts as White names final squad

Fiji Water Flying Fijians head coach Jake White has named his starting line-up for the upcoming Test against Japan next weekend, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the national side. The match will be White’s first in charge of the…

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Tailevu braces for Skipper Cup quarters in Navosa’s backyard
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Tailevu braces for Skipper Cup quarters in Navosa’s backyard

Tailevu’s senior men’s side is ready to take on whatever Navosa throws at them when the two teams meet in the Skipper Cup quarter-finals this weekend. Captain Eparama Sailo says the team is expecting a grueling and physical encounter and…

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FRU keen on Nawaqanitawase as eligibility battle looms
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FRU keen on Nawaqanitawase as eligibility battle looms

Fiji Rugby CEO Koli Sewabu says he is well aware of Mark Nawaqanitawase’s current international eligibility situation, with World Rugby’s regulations potentially opening the door for the winger to represent either Fiji or Italy. Sewabu…

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White wants to win the hearts and trust of Flying Fijians
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White wants to win the hearts and trust of Flying Fijians

FIJI Water Flying Fijians head coach Jake White believes building strong relationships with his players will be crucial to Fiji’s preparations for the Rugby World Cup, with trust and unity forming the foundation of his coaching philosophy.…

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Boginisoko joins Flying Fijians extended squad
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Boginisoko joins Flying Fijians extended squad

Years of hard work and dedication have finally paid off for 26-year-old Nacani Boginisoko, who has earned a call-up to the Fiji Water Flying Fijians’ extended squad ahead of their upcoming Test match against Japan. The former Fiji Airways…

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More Skipper Cup players in national training squad
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More Skipper Cup players in national training squad

Ten Skipper Cup players have been added to the Fiji Water Flying Fijians training squad. The 10 includes Sakiusa Vosayaco, Kavekini Boselawa and Manueli Ratuniyarawa fom Nadroga, Nadi reps Peni Naruma, Nacani Boginisoko, Ebenezer Tuidraki…

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FRU sets World Cup ambitions with White appointment
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FRU sets World Cup ambitions with White appointment

Fiji Rugby Union chairman John Sanday says the appointment of World Cup-winning coach Jake White is a statement of intent as the FIJI Water Flying Fijians prepare for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Sanday officially announced White…

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Namosimalua seals Drua deal
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Namosimalua seals Drua deal

Taranaki loose forward Josefa Namosimalua has signed for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua for the 2027 season. Namosimalua joins the Drua on a full-time contract, bringing with him valuable experience from New Zealand. Originally from Naroi,…

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Rabitu thankful for Tailevu opportunity
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Rabitu thankful for Tailevu opportunity

Flying Fijians and Tailevu fullback, Sikeli Rabitu, is expected to play a key role in their Skipper Cup quarterfinal clash against Navosa at the HFC Stadium on Saturday. The Naila, Ba, man was instrumental in their win last week, when…

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World Cup winning coach to lead Flying Fijians
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World Cup winning coach to lead Flying Fijians

2007 Springboks Rugby World Cup-winning coach Jake White is the new FIJI Water Flying Fijians head coach. The 63-year-old had a 67% winning record with the Springboks from 2004 to 2007. White and South Africa beat Fiji in the 2007 World…

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Nadi tops Skipper Cup standings as quarter-finals loom
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Nadi tops Skipper Cup standings as quarter-finals loom

Nadi will head into the Skipper Cup Senior quarter-finals as the team to beat after finishing the 11-round regular season at the top of the standings. The side collected 45 points from nine wins, one draw and one loss to secure first…

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Stronger foundations targeted for women’s rugby
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Stronger foundations targeted for women’s rugby

The Fiji Rugby Union is looking to strengthen its women’s rugby pathways by connecting grassroots development with its high-performance programmes. FRU Head of Performance for Women’s Rugby, Fusi Feaunati, says schools and clubs remain the…

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Wallabies thrashed in Bledisloe Cup
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Wallabies thrashed in Bledisloe Cup

The Wallabies have suffered a heavy 50-19 defeat to the All Blacks in the opening Bledisloe Cup Test at Eden Park. The victory sees New Zealand retain the Bledisloe Cup for another year, extending its hold on the trophy since 2003 and its…

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Flying Fijians coach expected to be announced next week
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Flying Fijians coach expected to be announced next week

The Fiji Rakavi Football Union is expected to announce the new FIJI Water Flying Fijians head coach next week, following the completion of final interviews for the position. The FRFU has confirmed it is now in negotiations with the…

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Fiji Rugby renews Vision Motors partnership ahead of World Cup 2027
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Fiji Rugby renews Vision Motors partnership ahead of World Cup 2027

Fiji Rugby has secured a further three years of operational support from Vision Motors, strengthening its preparations for the 2027 Rugby World Cup while extending its commitment to developing the game in rural and outer communities. The…

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