Flying Fijians tough forward Viliame Mata is looking forward to another scintillating performance if he’s named in the run-on team to face Australia in their second Rugby World Cup pool match on Monday. Mata was in devastating form against Wales featuring at number 8. He had an action-packed performance filled with powerhouse carries into the […]...
Flying Fijians were disallowed two tries in their Rugby World Cup opener against Wales, narrowly losing 32-26 in Bordeaux. The national 15’s team mounted pressure on the Wales defense with time already crossing 80 minutes but a knock-on from Semi Radradra ended the fight. Flying Fijians made a perfect start with skipper Waisea Nayacalevu setting […]...
Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) has announced today that it is welcoming a sponsorship by Marsh which will be focused on supporting the Fiji rugby community. FRU Special Administrator, Simione Valenitabua, said: “With the assistance from Marsh, we will be able to do business with ease knowing that we have the experts to backing us throughout […]...
Flying Fijians are ready for a much anticipated Rugby World Cup opener against Wales on Monday.The week’s preparation ended with a jersey presentation where the non-23 players presented the jerseys to the players.The Flying Fijians had no chief guest present at the function but were given a special message from their loved ones.Team Manager Willie […]...
Flying Fijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui has named his maiden Rugby World Cup 23-member squad for the opening match against Wales on Monday. Captain Waisea Nayacalevu will lead the side in a much-anticipated match that has been getting a lot of interest from the fans locally and overseas. Raiwalu said “We have been building towards […]...
Flying Fijians fly-half Caleb Muntz has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after sustaining a knee injury during the team’s training run on Monday.Head Coach Simon Raiwalui has confirmed “On Monday, Caleb sustained a knee injury in a non-contact session and is out of the Rugby World Cup.Raiwalui said “It’s most devastating for us […]...
Vodafone Fijiana 15s head coach Inoke Male has unveiled his 28-player squad for two upcoming test matches against Japan scheduled later this month Coach Male has been impressed by the performance of five players from the ANZ Marama Championship competition earlier this year who he has included in the mix. The talents, include Salanieta Nabuli […]...
Fiji Water Flying Fijians Announces the “London to Bordeaux” Cardio Challenge Suva, Fiji – Nacanieli Cawanibuka, the Fiji Water Flying Fijian Strength and Conditioning coach today announced the “London to Bordeaux” Cardio Challenge. The idea emerged after their historic test match win against England with the aim to maintain fitness, boost morale, and […]...
FIJI Water Flying Fijians created history by securing their first-ever victory over England in their Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture at Twickenham today. The Simon Raiwalui-coached side defeated the Red Rose 33-22 in front of over 30,000 crowd. Waisea Nayacalevu, Vinaya Habosi, and Simione Kuruvoli got Fiji’s tries, while Caleb Muntz kicked 15 points via three conversions […]...
The Fiji Rugby Football Union Trust Board has finalised the payment of all allowances owed to the Fijiana 15s players, for the duration of the 2022 Women’s Rugby World Cup and the Oceania Women’s Championship 2023. Peter Mazey, the Fiji Rugby Football Union Trust Board interim Chairman stated, “We are pleased to have fulfilled our […]...
