Flying Fijians rely on new talent
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Samoa rugby’s centennial starts next weekend
Lakapi Samoa Chief Executive Officer Faleomavaega Vincent Fepuleai confirmed that the union will be celebrating their 100-year anniversary on 25 August.
“Yes, we will be...
Fiji reinstated to World Rugby Council after governance overhaul
World Rugby has reinstated Fiji to the World Rugby Council, effective immediately.
This decision comes after the Executive Board approved the recommendation from the Fiji...
Qualification process confirmed for expanded Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia
World Rugby has announced a reimagination of the qualification process for the men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027, the first event to feature 24...
Amendment to World Rugby Regulation 8 (national team eligibility) from 1 August 2024
Following the World Rugby Council decision in October 2023, an adjustment to World Rugby Regulation 8.1 (c) governing national eligibility has been adopted across...
“India and Fiji share a close bond”: Rugby legend Serevi proud to take charge...
Despite the soaring humidity, World Rugby Hall of Fame legend turned coach, Waisale Serevi, is thoroughly enjoying his time at India’s Rugby Sevens camp...
Samoa rugby aims to secure needed funding
Lakapi Samoa is trying to secure much-needed funding to keep operations normal and has revised the national 15s tournament to sustain it.
The Chief Executive...
Samoa rugby facing ‘significant financial challenges’, withdraws from Europe tour
The national rugby team of Samoa has pulled out of its Northern Hemisphere tour due to "significant financial challenges" and to "avoid embarrassment of...
Everything you need to know about the Pacific Nations Cup
The wait is almost over for rugby fans in the Pacific and North America as the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 gets ready for kick-off...
New Zealand defend Olympic crown after taking down Canada in gold medal match
New Zealand's women defended their Olympic sevens title with a gritty, come-from-behind 19-12 victory over Canada.
The Kiwis outscored the Canadians by three tries to...
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By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
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