Rugby World Cup

EDITORIAL: 40 Days To Go, Touch Base On Cup Specifics Now
Opinion, Sunvoice

EDITORIAL: 40 Days To Go, Touch Base On Cup Specifics Now

The rolling mauls are becoming a blight on the game as they deny fair contest. But it’s bound to be part of the ga...

Flying Fijians Pass Defence Test
SPORTS

Flying Fijians Pass Defence Test

Good defence wins games and the Fiji Airways Flying Fiji­ans just did that to beat Sa­moa 10-3 in the final Pacifi...

Kicking lrks Coach Mckee
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Kicking lrks Coach Mckee

There was a sense that the aimless kicking allowed Samoa to gain a foothold in the game and push back the Fijians.

Rugby World Cup Squad Spots Still Available Says Flying Fijians Coach
Rugby

Rugby World Cup Squad Spots Still Available Says Flying Fijians Coach

“If you look across the squad, there are some players that are pretty much sure of being in the team,” he said. ...

Pacific Nations Cup: Japan On The Right Track, Puts Focus On Technical Aspects Of The Game
Rugby

Pacific Nations Cup: Japan On The Right Track, Puts Focus On Technical Aspects Of The Game

“But we have just got to keep getting better and start building more towards that goal which is trying to make it ...

Last Chance For Fijian Fans To See Stars Play This Week At Home
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Last Chance For Fijian Fans To See Stars Play This Week At Home

McKee said he was likely to test a few other players and some new combinations in the last test match.

Trust My Mates To Do The Job Says Flying Fijians Prop Manasa Saulo
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Trust My Mates To Do The Job Says Flying Fijians Prop Manasa Saulo

If we don’t get selected on game day, we trust one another that they will do the job for us-Manasa Saulo

Flying Fijians Coach McKee Backs Sir Graham Henry’s Call For More Tier 1 Games For Tier 2 Nations
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Flying Fijians Coach McKee Backs Sir Graham Henry’s Call For More Tier 1 Games For Tier 2 Nations

Sir Graham had said that teams like Fiji and Japan needed to get experience by playing against bigger teams.

Pacific Nations Cup: We Want To Finish Strongly Say Tonga Coach Toutai Kefu
Rugby

Pacific Nations Cup: We Want To Finish Strongly Say Tonga Coach Toutai Kefu

“We haven’t gone into our training yet but we’re hopefully looking forward to finish on a good note. We want t...

Pacific Nations Cup: Japan To Lift Their Performance To Another Level, USA In Their Way
Rugby

Pacific Nations Cup: Japan To Lift Their Performance To Another Level, USA In Their Way

We’ve been camping since February, says Captain Leitch

Crunch Time As Flying Fijians Coach Set To Finalise Squad For 2019 Rugby World Cup
SPORTS, Sunvoice

Crunch Time As Flying Fijians Coach Set To Finalise Squad For 2019 Rugby World Cup

So far, the World Cup build-up has been on track with no serious injuries which may threaten players’ chances of s...

Former All Blacks World Cup Coach Sir Graham Henry Rates The Flying Fijians, Japan Well For Rugby World Cup
Rugby

Former All Blacks World Cup Coach Sir Graham Henry Rates The Flying Fijians, Japan Well For Rugby World Cup

“The Fijian team did well against Canada obviously, but they will need to play bigger size teams. They will need t...

Our Locks Hold The Key To Our Rugby World Cup Success
Rugby

Our Locks Hold The Key To Our Rugby World Cup Success

They are the mainstays and among the most experienced players in the team, leading by example and always letting the...

Canada Here For Test: Jones
SPORTS

Canada Here For Test: Jones

The side, currently ranked 21st , lost to the US Eagles in Colorado 19-47 over the weekend

Flying Fijians Fitness Level Against Tier 1 Not There Yet, But Progressing Well Says Coach
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Flying Fijians Fitness Level Against Tier 1 Not There Yet, But Progressing Well Says Coach

McKee took the team through some drills at Suva’s Albert Park yesterday as they prepared for the second Pacific Na...

Canada Here To Get Things Right
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Canada Here To Get Things Right

Ardron said they are hoping to right the ship against the Flying Fijians – who lost their opening match to Japan 3...

Heat Is No Excuse For Loss To Japan Says Flying Fijians Coach
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Heat Is No Excuse For Loss To Japan Says Flying Fijians Coach

“So maybe we are training a little bit heavier than normal for a test match cycle to make sure that our players ar...

Flying Fijians’ Fitness ‘To Withstand Heat’ Is Key To Rugby World Cup Glory
Analysis, SPORTS

Flying Fijians’ Fitness ‘To Withstand Heat’ Is Key To Rugby World Cup Glory

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph told Kyodo News that a major factor of their win was on their level of fitness.

Speculation on Semi Radradra’s Next Move
SPORTS

Speculation on Semi Radradra’s Next Move

News of Radradra’s intention to return to Australia is sure to spark a flurry of interest among several desperate ...

Pacific Nations Cup: Eroni Mawi’s Big Break
Rugby, SPORTS

Pacific Nations Cup: Eroni Mawi’s Big Break

Local-based prop Eroni Mawi starts in the front-row together with hooker Sam Matavesi and Manasa Saulo.

Pacific Nations Cup: Eroni Mawi In Run- On Team Against Japan
Rugby, SPORTS

Pacific Nations Cup: Eroni Mawi In Run- On Team Against Japan

Local prop Eroni Mawi starts in the front-row together with hooker Sam Matavesi and Manasa Saulo.

Flying Fijians Call In The Big Guns For Pacific Nations Cup Opener
Rugby

Flying Fijians Call In The Big Guns For Pacific Nations Cup Opener

‘Once I saw his essay book placed underneath his bed one day. He wrote a story on his ambition to be a soldier… ...

Flying Fijians Focuses On Building Strong Team
Rugby, SPORTS

Flying Fijians Focuses On Building Strong Team

The Flying Fijians leave for Narita, Japan, today.

Flying Fijians And New Zealand Maori All Blacks Name Teams For Rotorua Rematch
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Flying Fijians And New Zealand Maori All Blacks Name Teams For Rotorua Rematch

McKee said wintry conditions in Rotorua would mean quite a different match to the hard, fast and dry ANZ Stadium las...

7 Local Based Players In Flying Fijians Squad For Rotorua
SPORTS

7 Local Based Players In Flying Fijians Squad For Rotorua

McKee yesterday named seven local-based players in the 26-member travelling squad with the intention of building st...

Be Warned, New Zealand Maori All Blacks Out For Blood
Opinion, SPORTS

Be Warned, New Zealand Maori All Blacks Out For Blood

Make no mistake, the Maori are a proud and warrior like people. They are plotting for revenge on their home turf aft...

Fans Help Rugby Win, But Real Test In Rotorua
SPORTS, Sunvoice

Fans Help Rugby Win, But Real Test In Rotorua

The rematch in Rotorua, New Zealand, will be crucial to the Flying Fijians campaign because it will define their cha...

‘You Are The Chosen Ones’
SPORTS

‘You Are The Chosen Ones’

The John McKee-coached side begin their preparations against the Maori All Blacks tomorrow at Suva’s ANZ Stadium b...

Mata Pleads To Fans To Turn Up And Show Your Support This Saturday
SPORTS

Mata Pleads To Fans To Turn Up And Show Your Support This Saturday

The Flying Fijians have struggled to attract fans during matches despite having big-name players in the squad.

Show Up On Saturday For Our Flying Fijians
Sunvoice

Show Up On Saturday For Our Flying Fijians

The Maori All Blacks come around once in a while and we should be fortunate that they have agreed to assist in our R...

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