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.

Starting the Pacific Nations Cup at home is good for the Fiji Water Flying Fijians, according to head coach Mick Byrne.

The Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union says a lack of funding is holding back the growth of the country’s most popular grassroots competition.

The Fiji Rugby Union and the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua are working hand in hand to ensure young players have clear pathways to professional rugby.

Alifereti Cawanibuka has urged the Fiji Rugby Union to strengthen its focus on tertiary rugby, highlighting the need to keep talented players in the game while they pursue higher education.

Following a difficult 65-7 loss to Canada in their Rugby World Cup opener, Fijiana player Michella’e Stolz penned a heartfelt open letter to her teammates, calling them “warriors” and “fighters.”

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has been declared fit for the Springboks’ two-match tour of New Zealand in the Rugby Championship, as they aim for their first-ever win at Eden Park in 88 years.