Raiwalui joins World Rugby as High Performance Pathways and Player Development Manager
World Rugby has appointed Simon Raiwalui in a key role to support its core mission of increasing the competitiveness of international rugby as the...
World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 schedule announced
Details of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 have been announced with three rounds taking place over three continents between January and May,...
Samoa and Fiji secure Olympic qualification in Brisbane
Samoa’s men and Fiji’s women have secured their tickets to the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at the Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship 2023 in Brisbane.
Brian...
Flying Fijians coach Simon Raiwalui calls for British & Irish Lions Test
Flying Fijian coach Simon Raiwalui talked through his 2023 Rugby World Cup memories and moments with Planet Rugby, reflecting on the future of the...
FRU seeks new Flying Fijians coach
The Fiji Rugby Union has announced plans to appoint a new head coach for the Flying Fijians.
This is according to FRU interim Chair Peter...
NSW Waratahs sign Fijian Bati International Vuate Karawalevu
Fijian Bati International Vuate Karawalevu has joined the NSW Waratahs ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific campaign on a two-year deal.
Karawalevu, a former...
Lakapi Samoa supports new Pacific cup
The country's rugby union governing body Lakapi Samoa has thrown its support behind World Rugby's new annual 15s competition involving six nations including Samoa.
A...
Ardie Savea named World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year 2023
New Zealand number eight Ardie Savea has been crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the prestigious...
RSA 12 -NZL 11: South Africa win tense final to claim fourth Rugby World...
South Africa became the first nation to win four Rugby World Cup titles after holding off New Zealand in a dramatic final at Stade...
Flying Fijians coach among nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2023
World Rugby has revealed the first shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2023, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris...
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SPREP regrets U.S exit, warns Pacific still in Climate emergency
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has expressed regret over the United States’ decision to withdraw from the regional body, while...
SPC welcomes Dr Paula Vivili as 23rd Director-General
The Pacific Community (SPC) has formally welcomed Dr Paula Vivili as its 23rd Director-General following his arrival in Noumea, New Caledonia, home to SPC...
A realm of possibility: Can deep-sea mining take place in 2026?
By Aaliyah Rogan
Deep-sea mining could optimistically begin ramping up from late 2026 to early 2027, according to Ilya Epikhim, Principal at Arthur D. Little.
This...