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Samoa to host World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2023
The World Rugby Pacific Challenge will take place in Samoa as it returns for the first time since 2020. The tournament, contested by the national ‘A’ teams of Fiji, Japan, Tonga and Samoa, will be hosted in Apia from 3-13 May, 2023. After six consecutive editions organised in Fiji (2015-20) since its rebranding as the […]
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Naimasi ready to lead Fijiana in Hong Kong 7s
Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s utility back, Ana Naimasi continues to strive high in her rugby career as she prepares to lead the national team for the very first time in a World Rugby Sevens Series leg. Naimasi is currently the leading try scorer for the Fijiana 7s with 66 tries and now has been given the […]
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Male rings in changes as star winger returns to boost Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua
2022 Super W player of the final, Vitalina Naikore returns to the match-day squad as Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua prepares to face Melbourne Rebels on Saturday. Including Naikore, Head Coach Inoke Male has made two changes and a few positional movements in his run on the team. Captain Bitila Tawake moves at Loosehead Prop while […]
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MATCH REPORT – FIJIANA DRUA V BRUMBIES
The Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua made a winning start in the Super W Championship, beating Brumbies 12-7 in the season opener at Prince Charles Park in Nadi. The visitors started the match on a high note and mounted pressure on the Fijiana Drua defense. With an opportunity coming into their hands, Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua […]
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Traveling teams named for Hong Kong and Singapore 7s
Fiji Airways Fijian 7s Head Coach Ben Gollings has named his 13-member squad to travel to Hong Kong and Singapore legs. Rangy forward Joseva Talacolo makes his return to the final team after missing the past four legs due to injury. He is expected to provide the firepower in the pack against teams like Argentina and […]
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What you need to know: FIJIANA DRUA V BRUMBIES
Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua V Brumbies Expect a gritty and mouthwatering battle when the Super W defending champions Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua take on Brumbies in their season opener at Prince Charles Park in Nadi on Saturday. The Fijiana Drua has promised to showcase an exciting brand of rugby when they front up their opponents […]
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Male names Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua squad for 2023 Super W season
Nine players from the Super W-winning Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua have retained their spot in the team as they prepare to kick off the 2023 season against Brumbies next Saturday. Karalaini Naisewa, Joma Rubuti, Mereoni Vonosere, Bitila Tawake, Jade Coates, Doreen Narokete, Merevesi Ofakimalino, Vani Arei and Vitalina Naikore were part of the squad which […]
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Fijian Drua Under-20 side named for Super Rugby NZ competition
Fijian Drua Under-20 Head Coach Ifereimi Rawaqa has named his 30-member squad for the Super Rugby Under-20 New Zealand competition which kicks off on Sunday. Rawaqa said they are blessed to be part of this competition which will give the players a wealth of experience for future international meets. He said “We will be using […]
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Fijiana Drua sets target ahead of first Super W match
Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua had a good hit out against USA-based Rhino Rugby Academy at Prince Charles Park today. The match gave an opportunity to Head Coach Inoke Male and his coaching team to test the 34-member extended squad before they begin with their Super W title defense campaign against Brumbies next weekend. Male was impressed with the […]
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Gollings names four debutantes for LA and Vancouver 7s
Fiji Airways Fijian 7s Head Coach Ben Gollings has included four debutantes in his 13-member squad for Los Angeles and Vancouver tournaments. Army duo, Anasa Qaranivalu and Rokoua Rasaku, Police forward Alusio Vakadranu and Uluinakau utility Ponipate Loganimasi have booked their place to Los Angeles 7s. Gollings said “We needed a little bit of shakeup […]