Fiji

Old Glory DC have confirmed a second Major League Rugby campaign for winger Peni Lasaqa in the nation’s capital. The 22-year-old speedster is the 13th returning player to commit to the club during the off-season, following the likes of Jack Iscaro, Danny Tusitala, and Mike Dabulas. Lasaqa enjoyed his first …

France have been hit with the loss of their top scrumhalf for the remainder of the World Cup. Laure Sansus ruptured ligaments in her knee during the 13-7 defeat to England on Saturday. It not only brings an end to her campaign, but also her international career. The 28-year-old from …

Old Glory DC have re-signed second row Apisai Naikatini for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The Fijian international will celebrate his 38th birthday during what will be his 5th year in the league and 4th in the nation’s capital. Despite being one of the oldest players in MLR, Naikatini …

After a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the top women’s players in the world have finally gathered for their 9th edition of the Rugby World Cup. Despite the change World Rugby continue to call the tournament ‘RWC 2021’ for branding purposes. New Zealand will act as hosts for …

Utah Warriors lock Puna Vuli has signed with Japan League One side Honda Heat. The 26-year-old Fijian departs after making 17 Major League Rugby appearances, 13 of them coming this past season. Vuli joined the Warriors in 2019 but had to wait until the following year to make his professional …

The New England Free Jacks have re-signed Fijian winger Paula Balekana for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. It will be his second season with the team, having joined ahead of the 2022 campaign after making the move from the Houston SaberCats. Balekana was an instant hit with the Free …

Canada wrapped up their World Cup preparations with a 24-7 win over Fiji in Suva on Friday. The two sides were deadlocked after 40 minutes but tries from Sara Kaljuvee, Maddy Grant, Tyson Beukeboom, and finally Gillian Boag led the visitors to victory. Full details are still to be revealed. …

Canada will play their final World Cup warm-up match in Suva on Friday. Fiji will be their opponents in a test match for the first time, with the 21st-ranked team in the world also set to play in their first ever Women’s RWC. It’s another mix-and-match lineup from Kévin Rouet, …

The Toronto Arrows have added more firepower to the backline for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Arriving from Eastwood in Sydney’s Shute Shield competition is Fabian Goodall, an imposing winger who stands 6’2″ (1.88m) and weighs 255lbs (115kg). Though born and raised in Australia, Goodall represented Fiji Bati in …

Fiji proved a class apart at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town, cruising to a 29-12 win over New Zealand in the Final to claim their third Melrose Cup. Argentina were the top Americas side in the competition, finishing in 5th place, with Uruguay also securing a top-10 …