RWC 2023

The belief is surreal: Tela

Teti Tela, the pivotal figure for the Flying Fijians, affirms that the team’s strong belief is establishing the bedrock for success at the Rugby World Cup.

September 20, 2023 12:51 pm
 

RWC 2023

Fiji model a way forward for us: Coetzee

Fiji’s remarkable performance at the Rugby World Cup is serving as an inspiring example for other Tier Two nations looking to emulate their success.

September 20, 2023 12:34 pm
 

RWC 2023

Fiji can be fifth after latest round

While they won’t be competing this weekend at the Rugby World Cup, the Flying Fijians have an opportunity to achieve their highest-ever world ranking if certain outcomes in other matches align favorably.

September 20, 2023 12:15 pm
 

Rugby

Skill set, a cornerstone of improvement

The significant improvement in the skill set of Fijian players is now bearing fruit as we consistently make waves at the Rugby World Cup.

September 20, 2023 10:59 am
 

Rugby

Vital two games for Fiji

The next two games are crucial for the Fiji Water Flying Fijians after getting their Rugby World Cup campaign back on track with a win over Australia on Monday.

September 20, 2023 6:41 am
 

Rugby

Fiji show the way, but it is unlikely many others will follow

Fiji’s victory over Australia at the World Cup was a boost for smaller rugby nations and a sign of the Pacific islanders’ rapid improvement, but structural issues within the game mean it is likely to be the exception rather than the norm.

September 20, 2023 6:13 am
 

Rugby

Springboks opt for seven forwards on the bench against Ireland

Lock Eben Etzebeth has been passed fit to play for South Africa against Ireland in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash in Paris as coach Jacques Nienaber opted for seven forwards on the bench for the fixture that could decide the group.

September 20, 2023 6:06 am
 

Rugby

Portugal's Pinto banned for two matches for kung fu kick, Simoes cleared

Portugal winger Vincent Pinto has been banned for two games for kicking Wales’s Josh Adams in the head while jumping to catch a high ball in a World Cup match in Nice last weekend.

September 20, 2023 5:54 am
 

Rugby

Namibia rotate squad for World Cup clash with hosts France

Namibia have made nine changes to their starting XV for the Rugby World Cup Pool A clash with hosts France in Marseille on Thursday as coach Allister Coetzee looks to give his wider squad a taste of the tournament in this “special occasion”.

September 20, 2023 5:41 am
 

Rugby

Italy expect physical battle with Uruguay

Italy’s first objective at this Rugby World Cup is to win their opening two games, and after disposing of Namibia, winning 52-8, they now face a Uruguay side who should not be underestimated.

September 20, 2023 5:32 am
 

RWC 2023

Kuruvoli’s hard work laid the platform: Byrne

The Fijian Drua camp expressed no astonishment at Simione Kuruvoli’s remarkable performance in the Rugby World Cup match between Fiji and Australia yesterday.

September 19, 2023 4:54 pm
 

RWC 2023

Rugby Championship will be a boost: Bai

Former Fiji rugby international Seremaia Bai believes that having the Flying Fijians included in the Rugby Championship will be a tremendous boost.

September 19, 2023 4:44 pm

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