RWC 2023

Young Wallabies raring to go for World Cup opener, says Jones

Eddie Jones said his young Wallabies team are raring to go as they look to kickstart a new era of success for Australian rugby in their World Cup opener against Georgia at Stade de France on Saturday.

September 8, 2023 5:11 am
 

RWC 2023

England's Mitchell, May and Curry start against Argentina

England’s Alex Mitchell and Jonny May, both left out of the initial World Cup squad, have been named in the starting team to face Argentina on Saturday, along with flanker Tom Curry, who has not played a game in over three months.

September 8, 2023 5:06 am
 

RWC 2023

Italy make two changes for World Cup opener against Namibia

Italy have brought in English-born lock Dino Lamb and prop Danilo Fischetti to their starting XV for the Rugby World Cup Pool A clash against Namibia in Saint-Etienne on Saturday, the only changes from their final warm-up win over Japan last month.

September 8, 2023 4:53 am
 

Rugby

Ireland team named For Rugby World Cup opener against Romania

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opener against Romania at Stade de Bordeaux.

September 8, 2023 4:43 am
 

RWC 2023

Romania shuffle backline for World Cup opener against Ireland

New Zealand-born Hinckley Vaovasa will start at flyhalf for Romania in their Rugby World Cup Pool B opener against Ireland on Saturday as number eight Cristian Chirica wears the captain’s armband on the country’s return to the global finals.

September 8, 2023 4:36 am
 

Rugby

Mom shares son’s resilience in rugby dream

Fiji Water Flying Fijians hooker Tevita Ikanivere embodies the wisdom of his late grandfather, a beacon of inspiration since he embraced rugby at the age of 14 while studying at Queen Victoria School.

September 7, 2023 4:58 pm
 

RWC 2023

Home and Living steps in

Just a few days following the feature on FBC News about Simione Kuruvoli, the halfback for the Flying Fijians, and his family’s absence of a television, Home and Living has stepped in to offer their support.

September 7, 2023 4:44 pm
 

Sports

FIBSA youths plant 100 mangrove seeds

The Fiji Islands Baseball and Softball Association, in conjunction with Nihon University, has concluded a three-day Baseball five clinics and Environmental Conservation education program.

September 7, 2023 4:32 pm
 

Volleyball

Volleyball tournament receives $10k boost

Vodafone Fiji has stepped forward again to sponsor the Nadi International Airport Volleyball Tournament.

September 7, 2023 4:28 pm
 

Tennis

Alcaraz stops Zverev to set up semi-final of US Open champions

Carlos Alcaraz will take on Daniil Medvedev in a U.S. Open semi-final featuring the last two Flushing Meadows champions after the world number one defeated a drained Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-2 6-4.

September 7, 2023 4:12 pm
 

Athletics

Lyles changes mind, will race at Diamond League Final

Top American sprinter Noah Lyles has decided to race one more time this season after all having won three gold medals at the World Championships last month.

September 7, 2023 4:07 pm
 

RWC 2023

Fiji eyes possible all-time high in world ranking

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians have a chance to achieve their highest-ever ranking of sixth place in their first Rugby World Cup match, depending on the outcomes of other matches.

September 7, 2023 12:53 pm

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