Dan McKellar unveiled as new NSW Waratahs coach Former Brumbies' Super Rugby AU championship-winning coach and ex-Wallabies assistant Dan McKellar has been named to replace Darren Coleman at the NSW Waratahs. AAP · Jul 5, 2024
Waratahs closer to naming coach after Raiwalui signing After guiding Fiji to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a stunning win over the Wallabies, Simon Raiwalui has joined the NSW Waratahs as performance boss. AAP · Jun 28, 2024
France bids adieu to World Cup as rugby chiefs impose new world order For a tournament boasting innovations such as a panel of referees using videos to review whether a yellow card should be upgraded to red and a clock on the big screens around the stadiums to show the time remaining for a penalty or transformation to be kicked, it was pure… Radio France Internationale · Oct 29, 2023
Bundee Aki and Antoine Dupont among nominees for World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year Eben Etzebeth and Ardie Savea also feature on a four-player shortlist The Independent UK · Oct 26, 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 Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Simon Raiwalui ‘in no doubt’ grieving Sam Matavesi will be ready to face England The Northampton hooker is set to appear in the second half of Sunday’s clash in Marseille. The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023
‘If we are smiling nothing can stop us’: Fiji out to make a nation proud The Pacific islanders are fired up for a quarter-final clash with an England side whose resources dwarf their own The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023
England vs Fiji: Sam Matavesi named on the bench after opting to play in quarter-final despite death of father The Northampton forward told his head coach he wanted to be involved after returning from a trip to England to be with his family Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023
Fiji pay tribute to strength and sacrifice of grieving Josua Tuisova Captain Waisea Nayacalevu thanked his centre partner for staying with Fiji following the death of his seven-year-old son The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023
Fiji star Josua Tuisova misses son’s funeral to stay at Rugby World Cup Josua Tuisova’s seven-year-old son passed away after a long illness and the Fiji player will miss the funeral after deciding to stay at the World Cup in France The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Fiji star Josua Tuisova told of son’s death hours before Rugby World Cup game Josua Tuisova’s seven-year-old son passed away after a long illness and the Fiji player will miss the funeral after deciding to stay at the World Cup in France The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
Fiji edge past Georgia to move closer to last eight at World Cup Fiji recovered their poise and verve in the second half to beat an obstinate Georgia side on Saturday and take a step closer to qualifying for the quarter-finals at the rugby union World Cup for the first time since 2007. Radio France Internationale · Sep 30, 2023
Quarter-finals take shape as group stages culminate at Rugby World Cup Who's through and who's going home as the group stages draw to a close at France's 2023 Rugby World Cup? Radio France Internationale · Sep 30, 2023
Is Fiji vs Georgia on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup fixture Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool C fixture The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023
AAP · Sep 20, 2023 Former Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell slams Eddie Jones Former Test winger Drew Mitchell says coach Eddie Jones owes Wallabies fans an explanation over his call to leave out veteran players from his World Cup squad.
Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2023 ‘F***ing explain!’: Eddie Jones hit with X-rated rant from ex-Australia star after loss to Fiji Former Australia wing Drew Mitchell has launched an X-rated tirade against Wallabies boss Eddie Jones’ Rugby World Cup plans.
AAP · Sep 17, 2023 Fiji target World Cup glory after Wallabies sensation Adding forward starch to backline flair, Fijian flyer Semi Radradra says anything is possible for his World Cup team after shocking the Wallabies.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 10, 2023 Wales survive Fiji's double onslaught in World Cup opener Wales withstood a spirited fightback from Fiji on Sunday night to edge a pulsating game in Group C at the World Cup in Bordeaux.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 10, 2023 Underestimate Fiji at your peril, Wales coach Gatland warns players Wales coach Warren Gatland warned his side to be prepared for a tough World Cup opening game against a Fiji squad boasting players featuring in French Top 14 teams as well as the Super Rugby competition in Australia and New Zealand.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2023 Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool C guide Emerging powers such as Georgia and Fiji will fancy their chances of causing an upset. Can Australia and Wales recapture their best form when it matters?
The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2023 How birthright rule is giving teams the X-factor for Rugby World Cup Tonga and Samoa head to France with squads enhanced by players capped elsewhere but eligibility changes may have drawbacks
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023 ‘Gap is closing’: Fiji coach celebrates beating England as Borthwick laments Fiji’s head coach, Simon Raiwalui, believes the balance of power in rugby is shifting after his side humiliated Steve Borthwick’s England 30-22
Wales Online · Jun 11, 2023 Wales have just been shown how to beat Fiji and Shane Williams tells Warren Gatland what he needs to do next Wales face Fiji in the opening game of the 2023 Rugby World Cup
Wales Online · Jun 8, 2023 Tonight's rugby news as English giants sign another talent from Welsh university and Fiji name daunting World Cup squad Here are your rugby evening headlines for Thursday, June 8
Wales Online · May 13, 2023 Finding Simon Raiwalui, the Welsh rugby cult hero now plotting Wales' downfall Simon Raiwalui is one of the most influential overseas signings in Welsh rugby history