Fiji

24 - 39

Full Time

Wales

Fiji vs Wales

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Eoghan Cross has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Conversion

Sam Costelow converts the try.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Wales is finished off by Eddie James

79'

Spellbinding play by Joe Hawkins is finished off with a try.

79'

Selestino Ravutaumada comes on.

76'

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula comes off.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Costelow bursts through to advance the Wales attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vilimoni Botitu bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

75'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Taine Plumtree getting some game time.

72'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Aaron Wainwright being replaced.

72'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Zuriel Togiatama getting some game time.

70'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Ikanivere being replaced.

70'

Conversion

The Wales supporters go wild as Sam Costelow successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

The Wales pack has powered over for Ryan Elias to score the try.

66'

Fiji sub Vilimoni Botitu comes onto the field.

64'

Selestino Ravutaumada departs for Fiji.

64'

Wales sub Sam Costelow comes onto the field.

62'

Dan Edwards departs for Wales.

62'

Wales sub Ryan Elias comes onto the field.

62'

Dewi Lake departs for Wales.

62'

Mesake Vocevoce comes on for Fiji.

58'

Isoa Nasilasila leaves the field.

58'

Peceli Yato comes on for Fiji.

58'

Pita-Gus Sowakula leaves the field.

58'

James Botham comes on for Wales.

55'

Alex Mann leaves the field.

55'

Ellis Mee comes on for Wales.

55'

Louis Rees-Zammit leaves the field.

55'

Simione Kuruvoli comes on for Fiji.

55'

Frank Lomani leaves the field.

55'

Livai Natave comes on for Fiji.

55'

Eroni Mawi leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Fiji results in a try for Selestino Ravutaumada.

53'

What a run here by Selestino Ravutaumada as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Kalaveti Ravouvou.

53'

Penalty Goal

Dan Edwards does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

The Fiji maul march their way over the white wash for Elia Canakaivata to touch down.

49'

Selestino Ravutaumada makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Nicky Smith getting some game time.

46'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Rhys Carre being replaced.

46'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Ben Warren getting some game time.

46'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Dillon Lewis being replaced.

46'

Dan Edwards has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

45'

Try

A clever kick there by Wales allows Josh Adams to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

45'

Spellbinding play by Joe Hawkins is finished off with a try.

45'

Aaron Wainwright makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Conversion

Dan Edwards adds the two points for Wales.

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Rhys Carre dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Blair Murray makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Penalty Goal

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula kicks the penalty.

41'

Fabulous play by Fiji has led to Jiuta Wainiqolo being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Fiji has led to Jiuta Wainiqolo being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Peni Ravai comes on for Fiji.

34'

Tim Hoyt leaves the field.

34'

Dan Edwards curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

29'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Wales maul...no miracles today as Jac Morgan powers over.

28'

Kalaveti Ravouvou comes on.

28'

Semi Radradra comes off.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Salesi Rayasi bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Elia Canakaivata bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

20'

Wales make a substitution with Alex Mann coming on.

15'

Wales make a substitution with James Botham coming off.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Selestino Ravutaumada took full advantage.

15'

Dan Edwards has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

10'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Jac Morgan places the ball down for the try.

10'

James Botham comes on.

Alex Mann comes off.

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Fiji leads to a try for Pita-Gus Sowakula

Frank Lomani sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Josua Tuisova goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Jiuta Wainiqolo goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Eoghan Cross blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fiji v Wales 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 4th July 2026, 06:10am PDT 
  
 Cardiff City Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Eoghan Cross

Points Flow Chart

Wales win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

32%

% Of Game In Lead

63%

30%

Possession Last 10 min

70%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Costelow

80'

24 - 39

James

79'

24 - 37

Costelow

67'

24 - 32

Elias

66'

24 - 30

Armstrong-Ravula

24 - 25

54'

Ravutaumada

22 - 25

53'

Edwards

52'

17 - 25

Armstrong-Ravula

17 - 22

50'

Canakaivata

15 - 22

49'

Adams

45'

10 - 22

Edwards

44'

10 - 17

Carre

43'

10 - 15

Half Time

Armstrong-Ravula

10 - 10

41'

Morgan

28'

7 - 10

Morgan

10'

7 - 5

Armstrong-Ravula

7 - 0

Sowakula

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Fiji

Wales

More Less

Defence Profile

Fiji

Wales

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

66%

54%

3-6 secs

27%

33%

6+ secs

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

73'

75'

76'

Fiji

Wales

Fiji vs Wales Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fiji face off against Wales in Nations Championship Round 1 on Sat 4th July 2026 at Cardiff City Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:10 and is broadcast on ITV. In South Africa it’s at 15:10 SAST on SuperSport, 01:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 23:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 06:10 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Wales won the last encounter but Wales are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 places in the rankings with Fiji in position 9 and Wales in position 10, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Fiji vs Wales Squads

The official squads for Fiji vs Wales will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.