17 players from the Swire Shipping Fijian Warriors were selected in the 24-member Pacific Island Combine side for a three day camp in Suva from Sunday. The team also consists of six Tongan and a Samoan player. Head Coach Willie Rickards said “It’s an initiative and investment from World Rugby into Pacific Island Rugby. “The […]...
Semi Radradra was named TOP 14 player of the month after an impressive performance from the Flying Fijians centre in the competition which saw Fans voting for him. Author of an excellent month of February, the three-quarters Bordeaux has made a strong contribution to the improved victory which allowed his club to regain the first […]...
It is with great regret that Global Rapid Rugby CEO Mark Evans has announced the immediate suspension of the 2020 season. “Travel, quarantine and public health restrictions have provided us with no option but to halt the inaugural Global Rapid Rugby season for the imminent future. “The sporting environment has been turned upside down by […]...
Latui launch their Global Rapid Rugby Campaign in a pulsating encounter going down in the final moments 29 – 22 against China Lions. A dominant scrum, was an area of strength for Seruvakulas’ side as their drive continued to pay dividends forcing Lions to concede early penalties. Teti Tela slot a penalty over the post […]...
Junior Japan were crowned the World Rugby Pacific Challenge champions after beating Swire Shipping Fijian Warriors 21-12 in a pulsating final at ANZ Stadium in Suva today. Fijian Warriors were quick from start as Epeli Momo gave them an early 7 nil lead after a successful conversion from half-back Simione Kuruvoli. Japan’s Yuichiro Wada converted […]...
Fijian Latui Head Coach Senirusi Seruvakula has named 6 Flying Fijians in his lineup to take on the China Lions for the first round of Global Rapid Rugby set to kick off tomorrow at ANZ Stadium. Seruvakula has infused his lineup with a scintillating mix of experience and youth. In the front row, Naitasiri and […]...
Fijian Latui are all settled, well composed and are ready to put on a show with just hours away to their first game of Global Rapid rugby. There is no serious concern within the team in terms of injuries or sickness as the boys are up to scratch ahead of this first round. They went […]...
Swire Shipping Fijian Warriors Head Coach Kele Leawere has named a powerful 23-member match day squad for the final clash of the World Rugby Challenge against Japan at ANZ Stadium in Suva tomorrow. Leawere said “It was tough selecting our match day squad as all players have put in equal effort during training.” The Fijian […]...
Setareki Naivaluwaqa is a famous name when it’s comes to rugby in the country. The former Flying Fijians now based in Japan has contributed a lot to Fijian rugby, not only representing the national in the 15’s code but also in the 7s winning the prestigious Hong Kong title in 1998. Continuing his legacy now […]...
Season one of Global Rapid Rugby is set to kick off this Saturday and all participating teams are looking to launch their Rapid Rugby campaign on a high note. Its swift structure and law changes builds the atmosphere of the competition making it fast flowing and entertaining. The 6 participating teams have been gearing up […]...
