Controversial Fiji boss resigns
Fiji Rugby Union chairman Francis Kean has stepped down from his position – forfeiting his nomination for the World Rugby executive committee – amid accusations of homophobia and racism.
Plan to have ex-All Blacks play for Islands gains momentum
The Pacific Rugby Players Welfare organisation has come out in support of World Rugby president Bill Beaumont’s call to allow internationally capped players to represent the Pacific Island nations.
Fiji duo in hot water for breaking Covid-19 rules
Two Fijian rugby players have been arrested for allegedly breaking the country’s lockdown regulations and disobeying the isolation rules.
NZ introduce second-tier national team
New Zealand Rugby has announced that the newly formed All Blacks XV team will assemble this year and undertake a mini tour of northern-hemisphere venues.
Kok: Strength in depth did it for Blitzboks
Werner Kok has attributed the Blitzboks’ stunning 29-24 LA Sevens Cup final win over Fiji to great depth in the Springbok Sevens set-up.
Blitzboks’ Branco revels in ‘special’ win
Branco du Preez has described the Blitzboks’ extraordinary 29-24 Cup final win over Fiji in Los Angeles as one of the most phenomenal victories of his career.
Blitzboks crowned the comeback kings in LA
The Blitzboks fought back from 19-0 down to beat Fiji 29-24 in extra time and win the final of the Los Angeles Sevens on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Blitzboks draw familiar foe for LA Sevens
The Springbok Sevens team will face African rivals Kenya for the fourth time during pool play this season at the Los Angeles Sevens.
Blitzboks close gap on World Series log
The Springbok Sevens team closed the gap on New Zealand on the World Rugby Sevens Series log despite suffering an agonising 12-10 defeat by Fiji in the final of the Sydney Sevens.
Blitzboks finish tenth after losses to Fiji, Kenya
The Blitzboks finished in tenth place at the Hamilton Sevens after suffering a 12-5 defeat to Fiji in the ninth-place playoff on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports.
