Fiji

Parisse Returns to Lead Italy

Sergio Parisse returns to lead Italy, it has been confirmed. The 34-year-old from Argentina is back as captain as part of a 34-man roster that will face Fiji, Argentina and South Africa next month. Head Coach Conor O’Shea welcomes back Parisse after the La Plata native was rested for the …

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World Rugby u20 Trophy XV

We’ve reviewed the footage and after some debate have come to a consensus. A tournament tortured by horrendous weather demanded a tactical approach from the winning teams and left little room for individual expression. Glimpses of that were seen in the second and third rounds, and just enough for us …

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Japan win World Rugby u20 Trophy

Japan defeated Portugal on Sunday to claim the top spot in the World Rugby u20 Trophy tournament. Played in diabolical conditions at the Estadio Charrua in Montevideo, the match was abandoned in the 65th minute with when thunder and visible lightning added to the heavy rain and a pitch reduced …

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Chile hold off Fiji to claim 5th

Make it two upsets in a row. Chile followed up their impressive performance against Canada with another fine team effort, defeating Fiji by 15-13 to claim 5th spot overall at the World Rugby u20 Trophy. The match was played in challenging conditions as a waterlogged pitch made it near impossible …

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Chile ready to stare down Fiji

Chile will square off against Fiji in the 5th Place Final of the World Rugby u20 Trophy at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo on Sunday. The Cóndores earned their spot with a dominant win over Canada on Wednesday in their final pool match. Fiji meanwhile fell agonizingly short to Portugal …

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Strikers sign Fiji 7s rep Josua Vici

The Houston Strikers have added a second Fijian to their growing roster for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. Joining Olympic captain Osea Kolinisau in Texas is Josua Vici. The 23-year-old speedster has represented Fiji in multiple tournaments including four stops on the HSBC Sevens Series since making his debut …

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