Wales desperate to end 9-test losing streak against a reinforced Fiji in Cardiff
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wales desperate to end 9-test losing streak against a reinforced Fiji in Cardiff

Associated Press  

Wales has lost nine straight tests, dating to the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals a year ago. “We have just got to be clinical.” For Fiji’s first visit to Cardiff in three years, Gatland has welcomed back valuable experience he didn’t have in July when they lost to the Wallabies 2-0 in Australia. Ben Thomas, called the best back in Wales by Gatland last month, and the 1.95-meter Max Llewellyn are the centers, Mason Grady and the uncapped Blair Murray the wings, and Cameron Winnett patrols fullback. Fiji almost pulled off another World Cup stunner last year in Bordeaux but Semi Radradra dropped the pass with the try-line open.

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Ireland rookies impress as penalty-ridden Fiji dominated 52-17
4 months ago

Ireland rookies impress as penalty-ridden Fiji dominated 52-17

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland’s fresh charges gave coach Andy Farrell options to ponder for the autumn rugby closer against Australia after they comfortably handled Fiji 52-17 on Saturday. On debut, Gus McCarthy deepened Ireland’s grand stock of hookers with no-look passes and a try after two crooked throw-ins in another shaky lineout, while flanker Cormac Izuchukwu stood out with a high …

Penalty-bitten Ireland defends unbeaten record against Fiji in Dublin
4 months ago

Penalty-bitten Ireland defends unbeaten record against Fiji in Dublin

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Discipline is the over-riding issue when Ireland and Fiji meet in autumn rugby on Saturday for only the sixth time in 30 years. Two yellow cards were also conceded last week against the Pumas, raising the tally to nine in Ireland’s last nine tests. “Better discipline,” he said, and “more continuity which leads to more pressure on the …

Wallabies starting to click, but harder tests than an abject Wales team await
4 months, 1 week ago

Wallabies starting to click, but harder tests than an abject Wales team await

ABC  

It may be suggested that there was a degree of revenge in the air in Cardiff. But for the Wallabies, a thoroughly professional, albeit emphatic 52-20 victory in Cardiff over the team that destroyed their World Cup hopes a year ago, felt different. Wallabies thrash Wales Photo shows Tom Wright runs with the ball The Wallabies have hammered Wales 52-20, …

Record Wallabies win in Cardiff plunges Wales to worst losing run in history
4 months, 1 week ago

Record Wallabies win in Cardiff plunges Wales to worst losing run in history

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Australia condemned Wales to the worst losing run in its 143-year rugby history after a record 52-20 win under the Principality Stadium roof on Sunday. After Kerevi’s illegal head contact on Jac Morgan reduced Australia to 14 men, Wales, trailing 19-13, thought it had a sniff. And before Australia returned to 15 when Kerevi was replaced by …

Wallabies come down from England high to face nervous Wales
4 months, 1 week ago

Wallabies come down from England high to face nervous Wales

Associated Press  

Kudos to the planner of Australia’s rugby tour of Britain and Ireland. Wales is vulnerable and its confidence fragile after tying its worst losing run last weekend — 10 straight tests — when it fell to Fiji 24-19 at home for the first time. “Anyone who plays all consecutive tests against the sort of countries that we’re up against here, …

Beleaguered Wales loses Williams to injury and changes 4 for rugby test against Australia
4 months, 1 week ago

Beleaguered Wales loses Williams to injury and changes 4 for rugby test against Australia

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Wales has lost scrumhalf Tomos Williams to injury and made four changes to its beleaguered team for the rugby test against Australia in Cardiff on Sunday. Ellis Bevan was promoted on Wednesday to play at scrumhalf in place of Williams, while Tom Rogers came in on the wing in place of Mason Grady, who was ruled out …

Warren Gatland’s wrong replacement admission caps another dark day for Wales
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland’s wrong replacement admission caps another dark day for Wales

The Independent  

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Fiji claim historic win in Cardiff as Wales fall further into crisis
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Fiji claim historic win in Cardiff as Wales fall further into crisis

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Warren Gatland’s side in urgent need of win – Wales v Fiji talking points
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland’s side in urgent need of win – Wales v Fiji talking points

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Wales on verge of worst year of results since 1937
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wales on verge of worst year of results since 1937

The Telegraph  

Wales have been here before, with just a few games remaining in the season and staring down the possibility of going an entire calendar year without an international victory for the first time, outside of the war, since 1937. As Mark Ring recalls, the stakes were rather higher then and although Wales came through courtesy of the maverick playmaker’s right …

Wales to debut NZ-born winger while Fiji welcomes back European stars for Cardiff test
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wales to debut NZ-born winger while Fiji welcomes back European stars for Cardiff test

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Wales will debut New Zealand-born winger Blair Murray against a Fiji restocked with its European backline stars for their autumn rugby test on Sunday. Wales has won its last six matches against Fiji, including a thriller at the World Cup last year, and never lost at home to the Fijians. ___ Lineups: Wales: Cameron Winnett, Mason Grady, …

Tonga beats New Zealand in thrilling rugby league Test in Auckland to reach Pacific Cup final
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tonga beats New Zealand in thrilling rugby league Test in Auckland to reach Pacific Cup final

ABC  

Tonga has reigned supreme in one of the greatest rugby league Test matches of all time, holding on to beat New Zealand 25-24 and qualify for its first-ever tier-one final. New Zealand 24-25 Tonga New Zealand Tries: Papali'i 36', Kini 51', Crossland 59', Tapine 67' Goals: Isaako 37', 52', 60', 69' Tonga Tries: S. Katoa 3', Fonua-Blake 23', Havili 27', …

Scotland Dominates Fiji in Record-Breaking Comeback Win
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Scotland Dominates Fiji in Record-Breaking Comeback Win

Associated Press  

Scotland secured a record-breaking 57-17 victory over Fiji at Murrayfield on Saturday. Darcy Graham scored four tries, tying the Scotland all-time record, and also regained sole ownership of the national record he's held since July. He scored twice in each half in a dominant performance that saw Scotland dominate the rest of the way.

England Dominates Samoa in Rugby League Series Sweep
4 months, 3 weeks ago

England Dominates Samoa in Rugby League Series Sweep

Associated Press  

England secured a convincing 2-0 series sweep against Samoa after dominating the second test at Headingley. Tries from Herbie Farnworth and Jack Welsby were converted, while Harry Smith's penalty opened the scoring. England capitalized on Samoa's initial mistakes, scoring 20 unanswered points in the second half. The home side's defense held firm, with Junior Nsemba's late try for Samoa being …

For Australia, Tonga and the Pacific Championships, the best is still yet to come
5 months, 1 week ago

For Australia, Tonga and the Pacific Championships, the best is still yet to come

ABC  

If international rugby league is to become what it promises to be, the best must still be yet to come for both Australia, Tonga and the game itself. Australia's men's side takes down Tonga 18-0 after Jillaroos winger Julia Robinson scores a record six tries as Australia runs 17 past Papua New Guinea to kick off the Pacific Championships. Putting …

Fiji wins Pacific Nations Cup after overwhelming Japan in Osaka
6 months ago

Fiji wins Pacific Nations Cup after overwhelming Japan in Osaka

Associated Press  

OSAKA, Japan — Fiji overwhelmed Japan from a 10-10 halftime deadlock to win an energetic Pacific Nations Cup final 41-17 at Hanazono Stadium on Saturday. For the only time in five PNC matches, Fiji conceded points in a second half, less than three minutes from fulltime, to wing Malo Tuitama who scored Japan’s second try. Fiji crossed twice more in …

Fiji tops US to reach Pacific Nations Cup final
6 months, 1 week ago

Fiji tops US to reach Pacific Nations Cup final

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Fiji stretched its Pacific Nations Cup rugby defense to the final after topping the United States by a hard-fought 22-3 on Saturday. The U.S. started and finished well but wasn’t clinical, while Fiji dominated the second and third quarters to put their first meeting in 10 years beyond doubt in a humid Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium. Japan and …

Unbeaten Fiji on track for third successive Olympic rugby sevens gold by reaching semis
8 months ago

Unbeaten Fiji on track for third successive Olympic rugby sevens gold by reaching semis

Associated Press  

PARIS — Fiji stayed on track for a third successive Olympic gold medal in rugby sevens by reaching the semifinals at the Stade de France on Thursday. Host side France and Australia reached the semifinals for the first time, while South Africa, the 12th and last team to qualify only a month ago, was back in the semis for the …

Wales lose ninth successive Test match as Australia grab series win in Melbourne
8 months, 1 week ago

Wales lose ninth successive Test match as Australia grab series win in Melbourne

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The key talking points ahead of the second Test between Australia and Wales
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The key talking points ahead of the second Test between Australia and Wales

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England to face World Cup conquerors Samoa in two-Test series this autumn
9 months, 1 week ago

England to face World Cup conquerors Samoa in two-Test series this autumn

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Fiji, Argentina look back to their best in Madrid Sevens while NZ women stunned by Canada
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Fiji, Argentina look back to their best in Madrid Sevens while NZ women stunned by Canada

Associated Press  

MADRID — Fiji reached its first semifinals in the sevens rugby world series since January in the Madrid grand final on Saturday. Fiji will face Antoine Dupont’s France on Sunday and series leader Argentina will play defending series champion New Zealand. In extra time, Ireland never touched the ball and New Zealand’s Regan Ware scored the 22-17 winning try and …

Rugby World Cup: New Zealand into final after outclassing Argentina
1 year, 5 months ago

Rugby World Cup: New Zealand into final after outclassing Argentina

Firstpost  

The result at a rainy Stade de France saw the All Blacks become the first team to reach the final of a World Cup on five occasions. Will Jordan scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand outclassed Argentina 44-6 on Friday to set up a Rugby World Cup final against the winner of the second semi-final between England and …

England vs Fiji LIVE stream: Rugby World Cup 2023 result and reaction after thrilling finish to quarter-final
1 year, 5 months ago

England vs Fiji LIVE stream: Rugby World Cup 2023 result and reaction after thrilling finish to quarter-final

The Independent  

✕ Close Rugby World Cup: Prince William says he won’t let Wales’ Dan Biggar retire England are through to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals after surviving a late Fiji comeback in Marseille. Owen Farrell kicked the vital points required to steer Steve Borthwikck’s side through to a final four clash against either hosts France or defending champions South Africa, but …

England vs Fiji: Stopping Fiji’s ‘Demolition Man’ and the keys to Rugby World Cup quarter-final
1 year, 5 months ago

England vs Fiji: Stopping Fiji’s ‘Demolition Man’ and the keys to Rugby World Cup quarter-final

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Fiji suffer injury blow as team confirmed for Rugby World Cup quarter-final against England
1 year, 5 months ago

Fiji suffer injury blow as team confirmed for Rugby World Cup quarter-final against England

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Fiji playing for its people and all of rugby’s dreamers in World Cup quarterfinals against England
1 year, 5 months ago

Fiji playing for its people and all of rugby’s dreamers in World Cup quarterfinals against England

Associated Press  

In the small hours of Monday morning, the rugby-mad people of Fiji will head into the city or take a boat to the local village and gather around a television set showing one of the biggest sporting occasions in the republic’s history. Yet the Flying Fijians are representing more than just the 900,000 people spread around the nation’s 110 or …

4 memorable encounters between England and Fiji ahead of World Cup quarter-final
1 year, 5 months ago

4 memorable encounters between England and Fiji ahead of World Cup quarter-final

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Fiji beaten by Portugal in Rugby World Cup boilover, Wallabies exit tournament
1 year, 5 months ago

Fiji beaten by Portugal in Rugby World Cup boilover, Wallabies exit tournament

ABC  

Portugal has secured a famous 24-23 Rugby World Cup victory over Fiji, but it was not enough to save the Wallabies, who have crashed out of the tournament. And although Os Lobos completed the first part of that bargain, their narrow victory still handed Fiji the losing bonus point they needed to scrape into the quarterfinals for the third time …

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: England v Samoa result and final score as late Danny Care try prevents upset
1 year, 5 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: England v Samoa result and final score as late Danny Care try prevents upset

The Independent  

✕ Close France on 'serene' win over Italy in Rugby World Cup Danny Care scored the winning try seven minutes from time to spare England’s blushes and complete a 18-17 victory over superb Samoa in their Rugby World Cup Pool D clash on Saturday. England lost 30-22 to Fiji in a warm-up fixture ahead of the World Cup and may …

England v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction from Cricket World Cup 2023 opener as Kiwis win by nine wickets
1 year, 5 months ago

England v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction from Cricket World Cup 2023 opener as Kiwis win by nine wickets

The Independent  

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Wales v Australia LIVE: Rugby World Cup 2023 result and reaction from record win as Wallabies face shock exit
1 year, 6 months ago

Wales v Australia LIVE: Rugby World Cup 2023 result and reaction from record win as Wallabies face shock exit

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Fiji vs Australia result: Brilliant Fiji blow Rugby World Cup wide open with first win over Australia for 69 years
1 year, 6 months ago

Fiji vs Australia result: Brilliant Fiji blow Rugby World Cup wide open with first win over Australia for 69 years

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Fiji beats Australia for the first time in 69 years at Rugby World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Fiji beats Australia for the first time in 69 years at Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

SAINT-ETIENNE, France — Tears of despair one week. Fiji defeated Australia 22-15 for the first time in 69 years and sent a jolt of euphoria through the Rugby World Cup on Sunday. Fiji came to the Rugby World Cup ranked higher than pool rivals Australia and Wales, and would have beaten Wales last weekend with even an ounce of luck. …

Wales know they have to improve ahead of big Australia test
1 year, 6 months ago

Wales know they have to improve ahead of big Australia test

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Fiji shock Australia in biggest upset of 2023 Rugby World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Fiji shock Australia in biggest upset of 2023 Rugby World Cup

The Telegraph  

The Wallabies meanwhile are absolutely desperate. Having only defeated Georgia this year they now have to beat Wales in Lyon to have a hope of avoiding the shame of becoming the first Australia side to miss the knockout stages, which in turn could put Wales’ place in the quarter-finals in jeopardy. But the way Australia failed to convert their brief …

Warren Gatland hails Wales World Cup win over Fiji despite ‘anger’ over finale
1 year, 6 months ago

Warren Gatland hails Wales World Cup win over Fiji despite ‘anger’ over finale

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Referee controversy and Wales brilliance denies Fiji in Rugby World Cup thriller
1 year, 6 months ago

Referee controversy and Wales brilliance denies Fiji in Rugby World Cup thriller

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Wales barely holds off Fiji to win in another classic Rugby World Cup meeting
1 year, 6 months ago

Wales barely holds off Fiji to win in another classic Rugby World Cup meeting

Associated Press  

BORDEAUX, France — The tryline was right there in front of Semi Radradra. Alas, the center spilled the ball, Wales players heaved a huge sigh of relief and they celebrated a breathless 32-26 win in the latest instalment of the teams’ gripping World Cup rivalry on Sunday. Fiji came strong at the end, but I’m really thrilled for this group …

New Zealand crushes Fiji in Oceania Olympic qualifying final
1 year, 6 months ago

New Zealand crushes Fiji in Oceania Olympic qualifying final

The Hindu  

Striker Riley Bidois scored five goals as New Zealand swept aside Fiji 9-0 in the final of men’s Oceania Olympic qualifying tournament in Auckland on Saturday. Bidois posted a hat-trick inside the first 20 minutes to set the tournament host up for an effortless win that earns it a berth at next year’s Games in Paris, the 10th team to …

Fiji beats England for first time ever at damp Twickenham
1 year, 6 months ago

Fiji beats England for first time ever at damp Twickenham

Associated Press  

LONDON — Fiji defeated England for the first time ever by producing three sensational tries from nothing and winning 30-22 in a Rugby World Cup warmup at a damp Twickenham on Saturday. “One on one, they made us look silly.” Wales, Fiji’s first opponent at the World Cup on Sept. 10 in Bordeaux, was duly warned as coach Warren Gatland …

Japan holds off Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup before facing unbeaten Fiji
1 year, 7 months ago

Japan holds off Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup before facing unbeaten Fiji

Associated Press  

OSAKA, Japan — A late Kotaro Matsushima try-saving tackle highlighted a big defensive effort by Japan to hold off Tonga 21-16 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Saturday and retain a slim chance of winning the Pacific Nations Cup. Following its first win in more than a year, Japan hosts unbeaten title favorite Fiji in Tokyo next weekend in the third …

Wales vs Australia rugby result and final score
2 years, 3 months ago

Wales vs Australia rugby result and final score

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Samoa see off Tonga to set up World Cup revenge mission against England
2 years, 4 months ago

Samoa see off Tonga to set up World Cup revenge mission against England

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After sneaking past Papua New Guinea, Tonga can't afford another misstep if they're to shake the Rugby League World Cup
2 years, 5 months ago

After sneaking past Papua New Guinea, Tonga can't afford another misstep if they're to shake the Rugby League World Cup

ABC  

In the last World Cup, Tonga was a giant-slayer. Only a fool would take Papua New Guinea lightly – the Kumuls players like to say their jersey is their second skin, and they play with a passion and intensity to make you believe it – but Tonga wasn't supposed to need a miracle try to win. Tonga on the board …

Wales suffer heavy defeat to New Zealand as hosts progress to World Cup quarters
2 years, 5 months ago

Wales suffer heavy defeat to New Zealand as hosts progress to World Cup quarters

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Holders Australia overcome early scare to thrash Fiji in World Cup opener
2 years, 5 months ago

Holders Australia overcome early scare to thrash Fiji in World Cup opener

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Australia begins men's Rugby League World Cup title defence with a 42-8 win over Fiji
2 years, 5 months ago

Australia begins men's Rugby League World Cup title defence with a 42-8 win over Fiji

ABC  

The Kangaroos have ended their three-year hiatus with a solid if unspectacular win over Fiji to kick off their men's Rugby League World Cup campaign. Key points: Australia won 42-8 against Fiji Coach Meninga is expected to rotate the rest of his squad but Reuben Cotter will have to sit out for 11 days due to concussion They'll face off …

England start Women’s Rugby World Cup with record-breaking win over Fiji
2 years, 5 months ago

England start Women’s Rugby World Cup with record-breaking win over Fiji

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