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  • Bill Mata is ready for the next task if named to face Wallabies.

    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 […]

  • A narrow loss for Flying Fijians in the RWC opener against Wales.

    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 […]

  • Raiwalui names Flying Fijians squad for Rugby World Cup opener against Wales.

      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 […]

  • Five local players raked in for Vodafone Fijiana test match against Japan

    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 creates history at Twickenham

    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 […]

  • Raiwalui names an exciting squad for the England match

    FIJI Water Flying Fijians captain Waisea Nayacalevu and Semi Radradra will for the first time pair up in the midfield as Head Coach Simon Raiwalui named his match day 23-member squad for the match against England. This is the first time in this campaign the duo will feature together forming one of the lethal midfield […]

  • Matavesi promoted to Leading Hand in the Royal Navy.

    The Royal Navy made a surprise visit to the FIJI Water Flying Fijians training ground at the London Irish base to announce the ‘battlefield promotion’ of hooker Sam Matavesi to the rank of Local Acting Leading Hand. The 31-year-old was caught by surprise as the Chair of Royal Navy Rugby Union Rear Admiral Steve Moorhouse […]

  • FIJI Water Flying Fijians beaten by France

    FIJI Water Flying Fijians went down 34-17 to France in their Rugby World Cup warm-up test match in Nantes today. The host mounted pressure from the beginning and took early control of the game. Les Bleus opened up a 16-3 advantage through Peato Mauvaka’s try and three Melvyn Jaminet penalties. Caleb Muntz got the first […]

  • Vinaya Habosi and Levani Botia start as Raiwalui names squad for French test match

    FIJI Water Flying Fijians robust winger Vinaya Habosi has made his cut into the run-on team as Head Coach Simon Raiwalui named a powerful match day 23-member squad for the match against France this weekend. Habosi missed the last three test matches due to an injury he suffered during his club game with Racing 92 […]

  • Intense competition expected in Weetbix Raluve.

    The Weetbix Raluve Competition is set to kick-off with its national quarterfinals this weekend with eight teams looking to stamp their mark at Suva Grammar School grounds. With the addition of new schools, and the Under-16 grade clash, expect more upsets and surprises in the play-off. New-comers Adi Cakobau School and Mahatma Ghandi Memorial School […]

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