The 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup in Australia will see an expanded format, increasing from 16 to 24 teams, making it the largest tournament in the event’s history.

To help retain local talent and reduce the chances of players being recruited by overseas scouts, the Drua Academy is focused on developing players within the country.

Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne will only be able to test his player combinations when the team gathers later this week ahead of the Pacific Nations Cup.

Excitement has been growing over the past few days at Gospel High School, as their Under-15 side will be competing in the Vodafone Deans Trophy semi-finals for the first time in their history this weekend.

Argentina can expect a backlash from New Zealand when the sides clash again in Auckland following the hosts’ shock defeat in The Rugby Championship, the All Blacks assistant coach said Monday.

Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne has announced six new players in his 30-member extended squad for the 2024 Pacific Nations Cup.

Fijian Drua halfback Simione Kuruvoli has signed a 2-year contract to become the brand ambassador for Home & Living.

Fijian Drua halfback and former Queen Victoria School student Simi Kuruvoli sends positive vibes and well wishes to the Under 18 team, who he believes can defend the coveted Vodafone Deans title.

The same side that won the Weetbix Raluve Championship for the Under-18 grade in 2022, will be featuring again in this weekend’s semi-finals at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

Nasinu Secondary School Under-18 captain Rafaele Dagaga says it’s on to the next big challenge after a great win in the Vodafone Deans National quarterfinals against Tailevu North College over the weekend.

Adi Cakobau School media officer Ravuama Latilevu says their Under-18 side will be working expecting an uphill battle when they face Bucalevu Secondary School in the semi-finals of the Weetbix Raluve Championship at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva this weekend.

Lami High School Under-19 manager Adi Lina Rogacala says that after their win against the grade champions, Ratu Kadavulevu School, in the Vodafone Deans national quarterfinals over the weekend, they are not worried about what’s next.