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Debuts from heaven and hell: All the newcomers to Test rugby in 2025

Rugby World Cup 2027 qualified teams handed debuts to well over 200 players this year, with varying degrees of success.

24 Dec 2025, 4:30

Fiji survive late scare to clinch Pacific Nations Cup title over Japan

The 2025 Pacific Nations Cup final started with a hiss and a roar with both teams showcasing their physical intent in the first co…

Henry Lee

20 Sep 2025, 22:36

Fiji and Japan name teams for Pacific Nations Cup final

The Pacific Nations Cup final is upon us, and it's a rematch of last year's Osaka epic, this time to be played out in Utah. Now, t…

Ned Lester

19 Sep 2025, 23:39

Tonga qualify for 2027 Rugby World Cup as Fiji beat Samoa in Rotorua

New Zealand's Rotorua was treated to some Pacific Nations Cup action on Saturday afternoon, with Fiji playing Samoa in the final r…

Ned Lester

06 Sep 2025, 0:09

Viliame Mata misses out as Fiji change 4 for Samoa

After beating Tonga last week 32-10, Fiji have made four changes to their starting XV for their Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cu…

Josh Raisey

05 Sep 2025, 3:47

Two debutants in XV as Fiji change 6 for PNC opener from Scotland victory

Fiji head coach Mick Byrne has made six changes, five of which are in the backline, for their first match of the Asahi Super Dry P…

Josh Raisey

28 Aug 2025, 5:01

Ex-All Black recalled in Fiji squad for Pacific Nations Cup

Flanker Isoa Tuwai, winger Taneila Rakuro, and outside back Tuidraki Samusamuvodre have been called up by head coach Mick Byrne.

Ben Smith

10 Aug 2025, 23:29

‘It’s all about Fiji’: Coach Mick Byrne sets the tone ahead of July Tests

Head coach Mick Byrne has selected the strongest possible Flying Fijians squad ahead of Tests against the Wallabies and Scotland n…

Finn Morton

12 Jun 2025, 19:56

Ex-Hurricanes winger Salesi Rayasi named in 32-man Flying Fijians squad

Former Hurricanes winger Salesi Rayasi has taken another significant step towards Test honours with the Flying Fijians.

Finn Morton

10 Jun 2025, 21:33

Fiji name squad for pivotal Tests after ex-captain Nayacalevu retires

Fiji head coach Mick Byrne has named his 44-player squad for upcoming Tests against Australia and Scotland.

Josh Raisey

05 Jun 2025, 9:26

Drua duo set for historic milestone in team’s season finale against Reds

Fijian Drua co-captain Tevita Ikanivere and lock Isoa Nasilasila are both set to make history this weekend against the Queensland …

Finn Morton

28 May 2025, 18:22

Ex-Fiji U20 star set for starting debut in Drua's crunch clash with Force

Former Fiji U20 halfback Philip Baselala will start a Super Rugby Pacific match for the first time this weekend when the Fijian Dr…

Finn Morton

14 May 2025, 19:29

Olympic silver medallist returns for Drua’s crunch clash with Blues

The Fijian Drua have received a big boost ahead of Friday’s clash with defending Super Rugby Pacific champions the Blues.

Finn Morton

07 May 2025, 19:05

Opinion

Five of the best performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific

The Hurricanes managed to beat the number one side on the ladder, the Chiefs, while the Blues win over the Force kept their playof…

Adam Julian

04 May 2025, 16:29

Isikeli Rabitu sinks Reds with last-minute surge in Fiji

The last-placed Fijian Drua continue to play Super Rugby Pacific spoilers, upsetting the Queensland Reds 36-33 in a thrilling try-…

AAP

02 May 2025, 23:52

Super Rugby Pacific MVP voting at season's midpoint

Super Rugby Pacific's week-by-week Player of the Year voting system has been bringing fans an insight into which players have been…

Ned Lester

07 Apr 2025, 19:44

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