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.

Fiji Rugby’s push to be recognized as a Tier One nation has taken center stage at this week’s inaugural rugby symposium in Suva.

The Vodafone Fijiana 15s take on World number eight, Scotland, in their next Women’s Rugby World Cup match this weekend.

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has extended her Women’s Rugby World Cup try-scoring record to 21 as defending champions New Zealand beat Spain 54-8 in York on Sunday.

Vodafone Fijiana XV Flanker Bulou Vasuturaga has been suspended for three matches following a red card she received for a dangerous tackle during Fiji’s Rugby World Cup match against Canada yesterday morning.