All posts tagged "Fiji"
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWales eye revenge to top Pool C
Wales are taking no risks in their final pool stage game on Saturday afternoon as they seek to secure top spot...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoAustralia overcome Portugal to keep slim hopes alive
By Nick Powell, Online Editor Australia……………………………………34 Tries: Arnold 19, Porecki 21, Bell 26, McReight 47, Koroibete 74 Conversions: Donaldson 20, 21,...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoIn Gats we trust! Old boss has new tricks
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND IF THE Wales win over Australia proved anything it is that in Gats we trust!...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoTime to take the show on the road, England
According to those who know their stuff when it comes to the scorched landscape of domestic politics, there is a prime...
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James Harrington
/ 2 years agoBiarritz enjoy a change in fortune
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN FRANCE could… Scotland need… Australia on the brink of… Fiji might … South Africa will… Wales already...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 2 years agoScore a Winning Try at the Rugby World Cup with the help of Direct Ferries
With the Rugby World Cup well and truly under way there’s no better – or easier – way for fans to...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoGrowing options for Borthwick
PAUL REES It was Chile, and England were hot stuff. They had three outside-halves on the pitch in the final 30...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoChile’s enthusiastic approach helps England rediscover their mojo
BRENDAN GALLAGHER CHILE have given us many things. Some of the greatest vineyards and wines on the planet; soaring belching volcanoes,...
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Nick Cain
/ 2 years agoGreat to see Ardao shine on world stage
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK One of the great joys of World Cups is the platform that gives...
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National League 2W
/ 2 years agoFiji ace Matavesi puts the boot into Chester
By BILL HOOPER Camborne........ 34 Chester..............26 JOSH Matavesi’s late penalty from 48 metres ensured Camborne were triumphant in a pulsating victory...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoPortugal make it hard for Wales
By NICK CAIN Wales.............................. 28pts Tries: Rees-Zammit 8, Lake 42, Morgan 55, Faletau 82 Conversions: Halfpenny 9, 43, 56; Costelow 82...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoClunky Samoa fail to impress
By PAUL REES Samoa ................................ 43pts Tries: Paia’aua 40, Taumateine 41, Lee 46, Malolo 51, 80 Conversions: Leali’ifano 40, 52, Sopoaga...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 2 years agoEngland must up the tempo and go at Japan
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK THE reality of the Argentina game was that England managed to dig deep and...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEquation is simple now for Fijian bid
By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Australia v Fiji Sunday September 17. Kick-off 4.30pm, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne Return? Will Skelton could be back...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoFiji miss chance to see off Wales
By BEN JAYCOCK Wales.............................. 32pts Tries: Adams 7, North 29, Rees-Zammit 48, Dee 66 Tries: Conversions: Nayacalevu 13, Tagitagivalu 17, Josua...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoTime aspiring nations received more even-handed officiating
IT WAS hard not to feel for Fiji at the end of one of the epic World Cup matches. Not because...
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Rugby Matters
/ 2 years agoWallabies benefit from Fiji brilliance
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER NATIONALITY is a pretty fluid concept in the...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoForshaw: Fiji will be a bruising encounter
By SAM JACKSON Defence coach Mike Forshaw has warned his players to be ready for “lightning bolts” from the Fijians when...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoRaiwalui has transformed Fiji, says old mate Gough
By ROB COLE IF Fiji get off to a flyer at the World Cup and beat Wales in Bordeaux today, then...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoDallaglio: Get rid of this siege mentality
By GARY FITZGERALD England's failing stars have been ordered to cut out the “siege mentality” and begin “owning their performances”. World...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoDowson: Things are going to get better
By PAUL REES Premiership clubs get their season underway this weekend with Northampton’s director of rugby Phil Dowson looking confident that...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoVan Rensburg ready to rumble for Bristol
By PAUL REES When Benhard Janse van Rensburg became available after London Irish folded in June, Pat Lam wasted no time...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWillis aiming to be the local villain
By ADAM HATHAWAY Jack Willis headed back to France on Thursday with England aiming to go from local hero to villain...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoFlying Fijians ready to take on the world
By NICK POWELL Fiji winger Jiuta Wainiqolo says his side are not feeling any pressure as they prepare for their critical...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoMiracle worker Capuozzo can make difference
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER ITALY Coach: Kieran Crowley Captain: Michele Lamaro Resurgent Italy may have landed the toughest of groups but they...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoLos Teros will be looking to add to their famous victory over Fiji
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER URUGUAY Coach: Esteban Meneses Captain: Andres Vilaseca Uruguay are beginning to shed upstart status. This will be their...
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Podcast
/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 6: Scotland’s World Cup prospects and England crisis deepens with Duncan Hodge
We are just over a week away! England‘s first ever loss to Fiji marked the low point of their World Cup...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 years agoShot Clock at the World Cup Warm-Ups! Pools to Change!
The upcoming Rugby World Cup warm-up matches will feature several innovations to enhance the game and the viewer experience for those...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoLawes: We were made to look silly
By BEN JAYCOCK Steve Borthwick had to admit his side were outplayed yesterday as England suffered their first ever defeat to...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoInjured Watson out of World Cup
England winger Anthony Watson has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after sustaining a calf injury in last weekend’s...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWainiqolo: ‘We can’t wait to face England’
Fijian winger Jiuta Wainiqolo says his side are relishing the chance to face England this Saturday and put right some of...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSkipper Lawes makes 100th appearance as May returns
Courtney Lawes will captain the England team against Fiji as he becomes only the fifth English player to reach 100 test...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoVunipola out of Argentina with ban
Billy Vunipola has joined Saracens teammate Owen Farrell with a ban that will rule him out of playing against Argentina in...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEngland captain Farrell banned for Argentina and Japan matches at World Cup
Owen Farrell will miss England‘s first two World Cup games after a World Rugby appeal successfully overturned the Independent Judicial Committee...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years ago‘I’m backing England to reach last four’
Andy Robinson backs England to defy the doom mongers and at least reach the World Cup semi-finals. England, ranked as fifth...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoTime is running out for chaotic England
By NICK CAIN Ireland............................... 29pts Tries: Aki 8, Ringrose 38, Lowe 55, Hansen 65, Earls 73 Conversions: Byrne 9, Crowley 74...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoDowson: Pearson will get another chance
By PAUL REES Phil Dowson has backed Tom Pearson to bounce back after winning his first England cap last week and...
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Young Gun
/ 2 years agoYoung Guns: Harlequins & England U20 back row Zach Carr
Zach Carr was planning a holiday in Asia with his family this summer but was drafted into the England U20s camp...
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Young Gun
/ 2 years agoYoung Guns: Ealing Trailfinders wing Epi Rokodrava
By BEN JAYCOCK After being made redundant at Wasps last year, Epi Rokodrava fell off the radar of England U20s but...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoKolisi in line to face Wales
By SAM JACKSON South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is set to feature in the World Cup warm-up match against Wales on...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoModern-day Lions seem to be tone deaf
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER So the Lions itinerary is out for their 2025 Australia tour and, although there is much to...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoLet’s not abandon Fiji for the sake of US
CHRIS HEWETT Not for the first time, the ever-knowledgeable Paul Rees has treated us to a thorough account of the thinking...
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U20 World Cup
/ 2 years agoPumitas end with winning record
Argentina ...... 43 Fiji .....................22 Argentina finished the tournament with more wins than defeats as they comfortably beat Fiji to secure...
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U20 Six Nations
/ 2 years agoSpirited England out for revenge
By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW...England v France (Today, Kick-off 6pm) England U20s have the opportunity to make amends for their dismal defeat...
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U20 World Cup
/ 2 years agoIreland ready for tough challenge as SA look for sprint finish
PREVIEW...Ireland v South Africa (Today, Kick-off 3.30pm) Richie Murphy's Grand Slam winners Ireland face their biggest challenge yet as they meet...
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U20 World Cup
/ 2 years agoBaby Blacks set for Aussie clash
Preview: New Zealand v Australia (Today, 1pm) New Zealand have had to settle for a fifth-place semi-final against arch rivals Australia...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBracken sparks England defiance
POOL B By BEN JAYCOCK England .............. 22pts Tries: Bracken 4, Cleaves 36, Jibulu 43 Conversions: Slevin 5, 37 Penalties: Slevin...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoWhen Johnno’s Dad’s Army had one last hurrah
There are those, and I would be one, who still consider RWC2003 the best run and most enjoyable tournament to date...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEngland edge through despite Australia stalemate
By BEN JAYCOCK Australia……….. 22pts Tries: Talataina 30, Craig 40, McLaughlin-Phillips 79 Conversions: Bowen 31, 40 Penalties: Bowen 19 England ……………………....
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U20 World Cup
/ 2 years agoRuthless McCarthy makes sure for Ireland
By SAM JACKSON Australia........... 10pts Tries: O’Donnell 24 Conversions: Bowen 25 Penalties: Bowen 27 Ireland...............30pts Tries: Nicholson 32, Gleeson 53, McCarthy...
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