Rugby

England coach Eddie Jones wants his team to become the “powerhouse of world rugby” but has admitted he made a mistake in his selection for the World Cup final.

Fijians Peceli Yato and Alivereti Raka score twice as Harlequins suffered a heavy defeat in their Rugby Champions Cup opener at Clermont Auvergne, losing 53-21.

Munster showed their Champions Cup credentials by producing an excellent performance to comfortably beat the Ospreys 32-13 at the Liberty Stadium.

Fiji has defeated the Barbarians 33-31 in a close encounter at Twickenham stadium in London.

Wallabies vice-captain Samu Kerevi has hinted the prospects of donning the white Fiji jersey in the near future. Kerevi revealed this during the Legend Sportswear Luncheon at the Sheraton Fiji Resort yesterday after a question was asked whether he would consider playing for Fiji.

Ulster got their European Champions Cup campaign off to an excellent start following a narrow 17-16 triumph over Bath at the Rec last night.

Flying Fijians Captain Frank Lomani says the team is preparing for a very tough encounter against the Barbarians tomorrow.

The Flying Fijians were hosted by the Fiji High Commissionin collaboration with Tourism Fiji in London to a Talanoa session.

All Black Beauden Barrett has been named Sportsperson of the Year at the 2019 Taranaki Sports Awards.

The local players will certainly have a lot on their plates tomorrow against the Barbarians.

Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s halfback Ana Roqica believes the new players in the side are developing well with Coach Saiasi Fuli.

One of the 11 players who will make his debut for the Flying Fijians wants to leave the field on Sunday with nothing left in the tank.