The FIJI Water Flying Fijians will face off against the hosts Japan in the grand final of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup following Japan’s 49-27 victory over Samoa in the second semi-final. The upcoming final will see Fiji and Japan renew their rivalry, which dates back to their first encounter in 1990. Out […]...
The FIJI Water Flying Fijians secured their place in the final of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup with a commanding 22-3 victory over the USA in a gripping semi-final match held at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium. In a game that captivated fans both in Tokyo and across Fiji, the Flying Fijians demonstrated their […]...
With the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup Semi-Final set to kick off tomorrow, FIJI Water Flying Fijians Head Coach Mick Byrne has made slight tactical changes to his starting lineup. The adjustments come in preparation for the crucial match against the USA, following the team’s performance in their previous game against Tonga. In a […]...
In a dream come true for rising rugby star Penaia Cakobau, the 30year old lad from Somosomo Taveuni received an exciting call-up to join the FIJI Water Flying Fijians in their quest to reclaim the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup. This opportunity provides a chance for him to live his dream of donning the […]...
The Fiji national rugby union team is a member of the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance (PIRA) formerly along with Samoa and Tonga. In 2009, Samoa announced their departure from the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance, leaving just Fiji and Tonga. Fiji are ranked tenth in the world by the IRB as of 16 June 2014.
Despite the relatively small size of their represented country, in the 2007 Rugby World Cup Fiji defeated Wales 38–34 to claim a quarter final spot (theoretically placing them in the top 8 teams in the world) and proceeded to give eventual winners South Africa a scare eventually going down 37–20.
