Tonga will come into Suva this afternoon with extra motivation as they continue their push for a World Cup spot.

Flying Fijians captain Tevita Ikanivere says tomorrow’s test against Tonga will carry added meaning as one of the side’s debutants, Etonia Waqa, steps onto the international stage for the first time.

Not too long ago, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, used to watch some senior players in the current Fiji Water Flying Fijians squad on television.

A hat-trick to back row forward Jacob Preston has guided the Canterbury Bulldogs to a 28-4 win over an understrength Penrith Panthers.

Four new players have been named in the FIJI Water Flying Fijians match day 23 to take on Tonga in the Pacific Nations Cup in Suva this Saturday.

“The grass is not always greener on the other side.”

The FIJI Water Flying Fijians are bracing themselves for a bruising encounter this Saturday when they host Tonga in their first home match of the Pacific Nations Cup season.

The Fiji National Rugby League Rise Rookies recorded a convincing 30-8 victory over the Canada Ravens in their Test match at Churchill Park in Lautoka this afternoon.

Modern rugby is no longer just about strength and skill; numbers now play a big role in determining who makes the cut.

Ratu Kadavulevu School is once again making waves on the international rugby stage, with scouts from China, Japan, New Zealand’s Wesley College and a prestigious French club expressing direct interest in its players.

FIJI Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne says starting their Pacific Nations Cup campaign on a bye means the team must step up their preparations, especially with Tonga coming off a big win.

Fijian Drua General Manager Commercial, Shane Hussein highlighted to participants at the weeklong Fiji Rugby Union symposium that building success in rugby starts off the field.