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New faces and Stockdale’s return – Ireland v Fiji talking points

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Ireland hand Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu debuts against Fiji

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Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong set to be fit for Fiji clash but Ryan Baird ruled out

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

How a group of Pacific Island workers saved the Taralga Tigers — and breathed new life into local rugby

ABC

It's half-time on a windswept rugby field in Australia's Snowy Mountains as a group of Pacific Islander players huddle and listen to their coach. "Without the Pacific Islander boys joining our club, I don't think we'd have a team at the moment," coach Evan Rees said. The club has also helped the players feel connected to their new home in …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Incredible Dupont leads France to its first gold of Games with shock win over Fiji in Rugby Sevens

The Hindu

France claimed its first gold medal of its own Olympics and first of any kind in men’s rugby sevens when Antoine Dupont led it to a stunning 28-7 win over double-defending champion Fiji on an unforgettable night in the Stade de France on Saturday. READ | Evenepoel recovers from big night out to win Time Trial gold “When I came …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

France takes its first gold at Paris Olympics as Antoine Dupont leads stunning men's rugby sevens win

ABC

France has claimed its first gold medal at its own Olympics — and the first of any kind in men's rugby sevens when — with skipper Antoine Dupont leading Les Bleus to a stunning 28-7 win over double-defending champions Fiji. He might have been on the pitch for only seven minutes but Dupont's impact was immense, tearing open a game …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Fiji through to Olympic semifinals after thrilling rugby sevens match against Ireland

ABC

Fiji is on track for a third successive Olympic gold medal in rugby sevens after defeating host nation France and then Ireland in the quarterfinal overnight at the Stade de France. Then, this morning, Fiji took on a determined Ireland, which led at halftime and was up 15-7 at one point in the second half before the Pacific Islanders kicked …

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5 months ago

All Blacks beat Fiji 47-5 in return to San Diego after 44 years

Associated Press

SAN DIEGO — New Zealand’s All Blacks scored seven tries Friday in a 47-5 win over Fiji in their first rugby match in San Diego in 44 years. When the All Blacks last played in the city in 1980, beating the United States 53-6, they attracted 10,000 to the former San Diego Chargers’ NFL stadium. “It’s been amazing to come …

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8 months ago

Blues and Brumbies to meet in a pivotal Super Rugby Pacific showdown; Fijians host the Hurricanes

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Blues and the Brumbies will attempt to show off their playoff credentials in a pivotal contest Saturday in Super Rugby Pacific. The Auckland-based Blues and Canberra-based Brumbies share second place on the championship standings, three points behind the unbeaten Hurricanes with matching 6-1 records. “Clearly the Brumbies are tracking really well this season,” Blues coach …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Fijian Drua scrumhalf Lomani banned 6 weeks for elbowing Super Rugby rival in the head

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Fijian Drua scrumhalf Frank Lomani has been banned for six weeks for striking Melbourne Rebels lock Josh Canham’s head with an elbow during a Super Rugby Pacific match last weekend. He was referred to Super Rugby’s foul play review committee which found him guilty Wednesday of “deliberate physical abuse of striking with an elbow to the …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Crusaders face a tough return to Fiji as they seek to end a losing start to Super Rugby

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Christchurch-based Crusaders have summoned international backup as they attempt to stem an early season losing streak in Super Rugby Pacific before returning to the site of one of their most historic defeats. The Crusaders have started the season with back-to-back losses for the first time in a decade, going down to the Chiefs in a …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

Sotutu, Sullivan score two tries each as Blues beat Fijian Drua 34-10 in Super Rugby Pacific

Associated Press

WHANGAREI, New Zealand — Fiji rugby’s long season of success came to a sudden end Saturday when the Fijian Drua were beaten 34-10 by the Auckland-based Blues in the first round of Super Rugby Pacific. The Blues always were dangerous in the outside channels and captain Dalton Papali’i scored in the right corner when the Drua cover defense was fully …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

All Blacks and Flying Fijians will play a rugby test match in San Diego on July 19

Hindustan Times

SAN DIEGO — The New Zealand All Blacks are moving a home test match abroad for the first time when they face South Pacific rival Fiji at San Diego State's Snapdragon Stadium on July 19. “It’s a massive step for New Zealand rugby, bringing a home test over to the States,” said Ma’a Nonu, a former All Blacks star who …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

All Blacks and Flying Fijians will play rugby test in San Diego in July

Associated Press

SAN DIEGO — New Zealand is playing a home test abroad for the first time when it faces South Pacific rival Fiji at San Diego State’s Snapdragon Stadium on July 19. “It’s a massive step for New Zealand rugby, bringing a home test over to the States,” said Ma’a Nonu, the All Blacks great who recently re-signed with the San …

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1 year ago

South Africa overcomes NZ to sweep opening day of Dubai Sevens

Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — South Africa overcame New Zealand from 19-7 down to extend its Dubai Sevens winning streak to 27 matches on Saturday. South Africa, winner of the last three Dubai titles, and New Zealand, the defending sevens world series champion, had already qualified for the quarterfinals but Dubai’s most successful teams played out the opening day’s last …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Rugby World Cup 2023 awards: The best player, match and moment from France

The Independent

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1 year, 2 months ago

Fiji's Rugby World Cup heartbreak put into context after death of Sam Matavesi's father, Josua Tuisova's son

ABC

Fiji's Rugby World Cup journey ended on Sunday against England, but that was nothing compared to the heartbreak that rocked the team in the build up to the match. That both players fronted up and played in the game immediately following the death of a close family member speaks volumes of how the Fijian rugby family came together to offer …

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1 year, 2 months ago

South Africa beats France 29-28 in Rugby World Cup thriller, as England defeats Fiji 30-24

ABC

South Africa has beaten France 29-28 in an intense quarterfinal match in Paris to knock the hosts out of the Rugby World Cup. England hold on to end Fiji RWC campaign England was pushed all the way before downing Fiji in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals. Earlier, captain Owen Farrell kicked 20 points to lead England to a gripping 30-24 …

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1 year, 2 months ago

England prop Joe Marler backs Marcus Smith to ‘thrive’ at full-back against Fiji

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1 year, 2 months ago

Rugby’s proposed World League looks set to shut out ambition-filled tier two teams even more

Associated Press

Every Rugby World Cup springs the same issue. “If we could know yearly that we would be playing tests against New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and maybe Argentina, the world would see a fast-tracking of Samoa and Pacific rugby into tier one. Tier two teams — those teams not in the Six Nations and Rugby Championship — don’t have any …

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1 year, 3 months ago

‘Ruining this World Cup’: TV presenter Nick Knowles slams ‘grotesque’ refereeing as Wales beat Fiji

The Independent

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1 year, 3 months ago

Wallabies defeat Georgia 35-15 to open Rugby World Cup campaign on positive note

ABC

The Wallabies have recorded their first win under coach Eddie Jones this year with a solid 35-15 defeat of Georgia in their Rugby World Cup opener at Stade de France in Paris. Sat 9 Sep Show all key events Wallabies off to a winning start S By Simon Smale Let's be honest, anything less than a win would have been …

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1 year, 3 months ago

England in disarray going into Rugby World Cup after shock Fiji defeat

The Telegraph

Hello and welcome to coverage of England’s final warm-up match before the World Cup as they desperately seek some confidence before travelling to France. Defence coach Kevin Sinfield insists the players have remained united despite being buffeted by multiple setbacks before the tournament has even begun. Some of the challenges facing Steve Borthwick’s men - such as the bans for …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Billy Vunipola joins Owen Farrell in being banned for start of Rugby World Cup

The Independent

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New faces and Stockdale’s return – Ireland v Fiji talking points

Ireland hand Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu debuts against Fiji

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong set to be fit for Fiji clash but Ryan Baird ruled out

How a group of Pacific Island workers saved the Taralga Tigers — and breathed new life into local rugby

Paris 2024 Olympics: Incredible Dupont leads France to its first gold of Games with shock win over Fiji in Rugby Sevens

France takes its first gold at Paris Olympics as Antoine Dupont leads stunning men's rugby sevens win

Fiji through to Olympic semifinals after thrilling rugby sevens match against Ireland

All Blacks beat Fiji 47-5 in return to San Diego after 44 years

Blues and Brumbies to meet in a pivotal Super Rugby Pacific showdown; Fijians host the Hurricanes

Fijian Drua scrumhalf Lomani banned 6 weeks for elbowing Super Rugby rival in the head

Crusaders face a tough return to Fiji as they seek to end a losing start to Super Rugby

Sotutu, Sullivan score two tries each as Blues beat Fijian Drua 34-10 in Super Rugby Pacific

All Blacks and Flying Fijians will play a rugby test match in San Diego on July 19

All Blacks and Flying Fijians will play rugby test in San Diego in July

South Africa overcomes NZ to sweep opening day of Dubai Sevens

Rugby World Cup 2023 awards: The best player, match and moment from France

Fiji's Rugby World Cup heartbreak put into context after death of Sam Matavesi's father, Josua Tuisova's son

South Africa beats France 29-28 in Rugby World Cup thriller, as England defeats Fiji 30-24

England prop Joe Marler backs Marcus Smith to ‘thrive’ at full-back against Fiji

Rugby’s proposed World League looks set to shut out ambition-filled tier two teams even more

‘Ruining this World Cup’: TV presenter Nick Knowles slams ‘grotesque’ refereeing as Wales beat Fiji

Wallabies defeat Georgia 35-15 to open Rugby World Cup campaign on positive note

England in disarray going into Rugby World Cup after shock Fiji defeat

Billy Vunipola joins Owen Farrell in being banned for start of Rugby World Cup