Welsh rugby still has deep-rooted issues that need to be sorted – Alun Wyn Jones The 38-year-old announced his international retirement in May as the world’s most capped player with 170 appearances. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
Rugby World Cup awards: the best player, the best match – our verdicts From that monumental quarter-final weekend to Kurt-Lee Arendse’s wonder try and the emergence of Portugal, the Guardian’s rugby experts hand out their awards The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023 awards: Star player and coach, best match, biggest shock and more Seven weeks of incredible rugby came down to one point in Paris and now Nick Purewal crowns his winners Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023
Rugby World Cup awards: The best player, match and moment from our writers in France An epic final between the Springboks and All Blacks saw Siya Kolisi lead his team to a fourth men’s crown, Luke Baker and Harry Latham-Coyle reflect on a wonderful festival of rugby in France The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023
South Africa deserve World Cup but teams’ approach needs to change Fiji and Portugal should be proud while Ireland and France will have regrets but there has to be incentive for teams to vary tactics The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023
5 standout matches of the Rugby World Cup finals in France It was a memorable tournament in France. The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023
Fiji overpower Papua New Guinea in Pacific Bowl clash Fiji have run in seven tries, with Maiko Siva bagging a double, as they stormed to a 43-16 victory in the Pacific Bowl league tournament. AAP · Oct 29, 2023
Rugby’s new Nations Championship is an answer to the wrong question The new competition locks out smaller nations just when rugby should be trying to grow the game globally The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
Fiji’s economy boomed after independence while Tuvalu destroys 'too wee' claim THE island nations of Fiji and Tuvalu gained independence from British rule in October 1970 and 1978 respectively. The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023
Fiji survive scare to make Pacific Nations Plate final Fiji have beaten the courageous Cook Islands to reach the Plate final of the Pacific Nations rugby league championship against PNG. AAP · Oct 22, 2023
Fiji PM welcomes visa green light, Bushmaster pledge Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has attended a demonstration of Bushmaster vehicles that will be supplied to the Pacific nation under a renewed partnership. AAP · Oct 20, 2023
Marcus Smith ruled out of England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final with concussion Smith has been replaced at full-back by Freddie Steward after he took a series of blows in the last-eight victory over Fiji. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
England vs South Africa: Steve Borthwick talks up winner Freddie Steward ahead of World Cup semi-final The young star returns to England's starting XV on Saturday after being omitted from the win over Fiji Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023 England vs South Africa: Freddie Steward returns with Marcus Smith ruled out of Rugby World Cup semi-final Smith has not trained fully since suffering a heavy blow to the face against Fiji and it is Steward who starts at full-back against South Africa
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 Rassie Erasmus predicts entire England team for World Cup semi-final as mind games begin South Africa director of rugby believes England will make changes from their quarter-final win against Fiji as he soaked up the media spotlight ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 Fijian prime minister 'more comfortable dealing with traditional friends' like Australia than China Fiji's prime minister says his government is “more comfortable dealing with traditional friends” such as Australia as China pursues closer security ties in the Asia-Pacific region
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023 England wait on Marcus Smith’s fitness for South Africa World Cup semi-final Freddie Steward is waiting in the wings at full-back for the World Cup semi-final while Kevin Sinfield said: ‘You’re blown away by what Marcus does’
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Kevin Sinfield says England’s Marcus Smith now ‘world class’ at full-back Smith is competing with Freddie Steward for the number 15 jersey against South Africa.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Marcus Smith among several England players on ‘modified training’ ahead of South Africa semi-final Smith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head
AAP · Oct 17, 2023 Bushmasters drive an upgrade to Fiji-Australia ties Extra military support and faster visa processing have been agreed in a meeting between Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Anthony Albanese in Canberra.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Fijian leader hopes Australian submarines powered by US nuclear technology will enhance peace Fiji’s prime minister says he hopes Australia’s acquisition of a fleet of submarines powered by U.S. nuclear technology will enhance peace in the Pacific region but stopped short of endorsing the increased military cooperation with the United States
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 What’s next for Fiji after a Rugby World Cup to remember Simon Raiwalui’s side were close to a first World Cup semi-final and there is encouraging progress off the field, too
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023 How World Cup quarter-final drama turned the key to rugby heaven A compelling weekend showed that knockout rugby is shaped as much by the bold losers as by the beaming winners
AAP · Oct 17, 2023 The donor you know: Fiji PM rejects money with strings Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he won't accept funding with strings attached and will work with Australia as China flexes its muscle in the Pacific.