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Flying Fijians squad for 2019 Rugby World Cup
Fiji Rugby today named the squad to represent Fiji at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan at a Media Conference at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, Fiji. Head Coach John McKee said the squad, captained by Dominiko Waqaniburotu, has an opportunity to do something special for Fiji and is challenging the players to […]
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Saqanavere named as Vodafone Fiji Under-18s Coach
Fiji Rugby Union has today confirmed the appointment of Master Masi Saqanavere as the Head Coach of the Vodafone National Under 18 School Boys Team. Saqanavere is a World Rugby Level 3 accredited Coach and joins the High Performance Unit of Fiji Rugby with a vast experience in coaching. Fiji Rugby Chief Executive John O’Connor […]
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Canada match up chance to test players for 2019 RWC
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians have sealed its first win beating Canada 38-13 in its second World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup match at ANZ Stadium in Suva. Canada was first on the score board after their fly-half Shane O’Leary slotted in a penalty kick in the 7th minute. Flying Fijians number eight Viliame Mata grabbed […]
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Quick learnings for Flying Fijians after 34-21 loss to Japan in PNC opener
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians team went down 34-21 to Japan in its opening World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) match against Japan at Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium yesterday. The hosts who played the Fijian side at one of 12 venues for RWC2019 raced into an 8-0 lead as Kenki Fukuoka latched onto a Yu […]
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McKee names first XV for 2019 season opener.
Fiji Rugby Head Coach John McKee has named his first run on side for the 2019 season as the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians kick start their RWC campaign with a two match Pacific Series test against the Maori All Blacks at Suva’s ANZ Stadium on Saturday. McKee said “It’s a very important game for us […]
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100 days until It’s Fiji’s Time
The final countdown to this year’s showcase Tournament, to be held in Japan is now underway. The ninth quadrennial Rugby World Cup, kicks off on September 20th with the final to be played at Yokohama Stadium in Japan on November 2nd. The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians open their campaign against Australia at Sapporo Stadium (21st […]
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2019 Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Wider Training Group Announced
John McKee has named a powerful Fiji Airways Flying Fijians wider training group to prepare for the upcoming Pacific Test Series incorporating the Maori All Blacks and Pacific Nations Cup prior to selecting his squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan later this year. A squad of 38 players will march into camp on […]
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RWC 2019 general tickets sales resume on 18 May.
Following unprecedented demand across 2018 ticket ballot phases and first come, first served general sales in 2019, Rugby World Cup 2019 ticket sales will recommence at 18:00 Japan Standard Time (JST) on Saturday, 18 May and run until the end of July 2019 at tickets.rugbyworldcup.com. While ticket availability will remain limited for the most popular […]
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Fiji Airways Fijian 7s tournament team for the 2019 London 7s.
The Fiji Airways Fijian 7s touring squad to travel to the London and Paris legs have been named and Head Coach Gareth Baber says the boys are prepared and ready for the battle ahead. Baber has maintained his core playing group from the last two series, but welcomes the return of key playmaker Waisea Nacuqu […]
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World Rugby appoints Fiji TV as RWC 2019 rights-holding broadcaster
Fans in Fiji will enjoy comprehensive free-to-air coverage of Rugby World Cup 2019 after World Rugby announced Fiji TV as a rights-holding broadcaster. Under the deal, Fiji TV will screen all 48 matches from rugby’s showcase event, including all of Fiji’s matches, the knockout matches and the Rugby World Cup final. The deal extends Fiji […]