# Fiji

Last month

February 2023

# exit door

Fiji head coach Cotter quits seven months before Rugby World Cup

The 61-year-old took charge of Fiji in 2020.

8.7k

Feb 2nd 2023, 8:47 AM

Last year

2022

# Must do better

'I was delighted to see the Mexican wave. I don't think we had much to do with it'

Ireland boss Andy Farrell said he isn’t worried about the depth of his wider squad.

8.3k

Nov 14th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Review

'Pretty underwhelming' - Farrell makes no excuses for Ireland display against Fiji

The Ireland boss was happy with a win and three new caps but not too much else.

12.5k

Nov 12th 2022, 4:42 PM

# onto the next one

Timoney double helps Farrell's Ireland to scrappy win over 14-man Fiji

There was plenty of frustration for Ireland even as they scored five tries in a 35-17 win.

28.4k

Nov 12th 2022, 3:01 PM

# dublin date

Fiji boss says tomorrow's Test match will be used as ‘training session’ by Ireland

Andy Farrell’s side go into the game having downed South Africa and with Australia on the horizon.

8.6k

Nov 11th 2022, 11:50 AM

# stepping up

Jeremy Loughman to make Test debut as Ireland team to face Fiji is named

Tadhg Furlong will become the 109th player to captain Ireland.

24.5k

Updated

Nov 10th 2022, 1:29 PM

# first cap

'The USA asked what kind of interest I had... I was like, 'I want to play with Ireland''

Munster prop Jeremy Loughman is set to make his Ireland debut against Fiji on Saturday.

45.9k

Nov 10th 2022, 8:00 AM

# playmaker

Carbery set to start at 10 for Ireland as Farrell makes changes for Fiji

Stuart McCloskey looks likely to continue at inside centre after overcoming an injury.

21.1k

Nov 9th 2022, 10:01 PM

# Selection

Fiji clash provides Farrell with scope to make changes to Ireland XV

It is expected that the Ireland boss will use his wider squad in their second autumn clash.

14.3k

Nov 7th 2022, 6:20 AM

# Autumn nations Series

Scotland come from behind to beat Fiji after nervy opening half

Scotland defeated Fiji 28-12 at Murrayfield.

6.2k

Nov 5th 2022, 3:01 PM

# new chapter

Controversial Folau to end four-year Test rugby exile by making Tonga debut

Tonga will take on Fiji this weekend.

6.7k

Jun 30th 2022, 7:57 AM

# autumn internationals

Fixture details confirmed for Ireland's November internationals

World champions South Africa are among Ireland’s opponents.

19.8k

May 12th 2022, 12:09 PM

# Tonga

Tsunami threat recedes from huge Pacific volcanic eruption

It sent tsunami waves crashing across the shore in Tonga and people rushing to higher ground.

18.0k

Jan 16th 2022, 8:49 AM

# Tonga

Tongans flee tsunami following powerful volcanic eruption

There were no immediate reports of injuries or the extent of the damage.

28.9k

Jan 15th 2022, 12:00 PM

All time

# all black and blue

New Zealand overcome shaky start to beat Fiji in bruising encounter

The All Blacks eventually outscored their opponents nine tries to one.

10.7k

Jul 17th 2021, 10:34 AM

# Rugby

IRFU assessing new options for July as plans for Fiji tour are aborted

Andy Farrell won’t be bringing a squad to Fiji this summer due to a recent outbreak of Covid-19.

9.9k

Apr 30th 2021, 6:04 PM

# Game time

'I haven’t played enough' - O'Mahony feels another Lions tour is out of reach

The Munster captain hopes to feature in Ireland’s tour of the Pacific Islands if it goes ahead.

13.9k

Apr 21st 2021, 6:00 AM

# grow the game

Plans to include Pacific Island teams in Super Rugby could wake 'sleeping giant'

World Rugby has pledged its support to the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika teams.

8.9k

Mar 25th 2021, 10:04 AM

# Entertainers

Nadolo bags hat-trick as Covid-hit Fiji hammer Georgia

The win came in Vern Cotter’s first match in charge of the Pacific Islanders.

6.9k

Dec 5th 2020, 3:00 PM

# Autumn Nations Cup

Covid-affected Fijians' clash with Scotland cancelled

Twenty-nine members of the Fiji travelling group have tested positive.

5.3k

Nov 20th 2020, 12:46 PM

# Match off

Autumn Nations Cup between Italy and Fiji cancelled after 29 Covid cases

The cases were recorded in the Fijian camp.

9.5k

Nov 17th 2020, 8:39 PM

# decision

France awarded 28-0 win following cancelled match against Fiji

The Autumn Nations Cup fixture had been called off after five Fijians tested positive for Covid-19.

7.6k

Nov 17th 2020, 12:59 PM

# Turbulent Times

Autumn Nations Cup match between Fiji and France cancelled following Covid cases

Five players in the Fiji team have tested positive for the virus.

6.0k

Nov 13th 2020, 12:45 PM

# New Look

Exciting autumn for Farrell's Ireland as Fiji and Georgia get a welcome invitation

Fixtures against Italy and Georgia look like chances to test the depth

5.4k

Sep 10th 2020, 7:30 PM

# Calendar

Busy autumn schedule is an exciting chance for Farrell's Ireland to progress

A new eight-team competition is set to see Ireland face Wales, England and Fiji.

20.5k

Updated

Jul 28th 2020, 12:00 PM

# free agent

Racing 92 have sacked Fiji international Leone Nakarawa

The sensational second row is unlikely to be without a club for long.

19.1k

Dec 6th 2019, 11:36 AM

# Pacific Islands

'If you play one Test for a country, you can’t go back... I think that’s wrong'

Ex-All Blacks Justin Marshall wants to see rugby’s eligibility laws relaxed.

17.9k

Dec 3rd 2019, 8:28 AM

# Skipper

Best to captain Barbarians in final game at Twickenham before retiring from rugby

The former Ulster and Ireland captain will lead the side when they take to the field against Fiji.

7.9k

Nov 13th 2019, 7:17 PM

# Red Alert

Wales secure quarter-final berth after bruising battle against Fiji

A sickening blow to Dan Biggar’s head will pose an injury concern for Warren Gatland’s side.

12.7k

Oct 9th 2019, 1:05 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Wales v Fiji, Rugby World Cup

We went minute-by-minute as Warren Gatland’s men took their chance to reach the quarter-finals.

45.2k

Oct 9th 2019, 9:57 AM

# Upset

'The odds were 15/1 and they won!' - Uruguay revels in historic Rugby World Cup win

The South Americans pulled off the greatest upset in their history on Wednesday against Fiji.

7.2k

Sep 25th 2019, 6:26 PM

# beefy

Uruguay pull off massive shock with World Cup win over Fiji

Fiji scored five tries and come away with two bonus points, but the boot of Berchesi kept Uruguay’s lead in tact.

35.6k

Sep 25th 2019, 8:27 AM

# Wallabies

'It's not in the spirit of the game' – Cheika criticises Fiji over Hodge referral

The former Leinster boss is unhappy with the decision to refer his player.

19.9k

Sep 23rd 2019, 8:15 AM

# RWC2019

Hodge hit goes unpunished as Australia surge to win over Fiji

The Wallabies scored 27 second-half points without reply to avoid a shock after a fantastic start from Fiji.

22.6k

Sep 21st 2019, 7:42 AM

# Iron will

Warrior Lealiifano poised to star in World Cup after overcoming leukaemia

The Australian out-half took on a stint with Ulster as he mounted his return to top class rugby.

5.0k

Sep 19th 2019, 6:30 PM

# Pool D

Radradra on Fiji's wing as Cheika pairs Hooper and Pocock in Wallaby back row

The Australia coach was reluctant to suggest that the duo could also start together against Wales in week two.

5.7k

Sep 19th 2019, 11:32 AM

# RWC2019

Familiar foes all have a point to prove in Pool D

The teams in the fourth and final World Cup pool need no introduction (to one another).

7.3k

Sep 17th 2019, 10:16 AM

# preparation

Pacific Nations Cup wins for Ireland's World Cup opponents Japan and Samoa

Both teams are in Rugby World Cup Pool A alongside Joe Schmidt’s side for the upcoming tournament in Japan.

5.5k

Jul 27th 2019, 12:51 PM

# oceans apart

'After rugby we have nothing': Player interests at the heart of enigmatic 'Caucau' story

Dan Leo’s documentary tells the tale of one of rugby’s greatest talents.

12.9k

May 29th 2019, 2:21 PM

# Heartbreak

Courageous Ireland fall short at London 7s after narrow defeat to Fiji

They will now face the All Blacks in the fifth place final after their 19-point win over Canada at Twickenham.

17.3k

Updated

May 26th 2019, 3:10 PM