News Archive
Samoa: "Time to fulfill our potential"
July 20, 2011 - 7:01pm
The rugby establishment was shaken to its roots last weekend when Australia, ranked second in the world behind New Zealand, lost to 10th ranked Samoa in Sydney.
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Rugby Ready online resource relaunches
July 20, 2011 - 6:54pm
Player welfare best practice promotion is the philosophy behind enhancements to the International Rugby Board’s popular Rugby Ready online resource, which has been relaunched today.
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Flying Fijians named to play All Blacks for Canterbury Test
July 20, 2011 - 7:31am
The Flying Fijian Coaches have named their team for the For Canterbury Test against the All Blacks at Carisbrook, Dunedin, on Friday 22 July. more ...
All Blacks team to play Fiji named
July 20, 2011 - 7:30am
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have named their team for the For Canterbury Test against Fiji at Carisbrook, Dunedin, on Friday 22 July. more ...
Davies brings up century of JWC graduates
July 20, 2011 - 7:17am
Rod Davies became the 100th player to graduate from the IRB Junior World Championship to the Test arena in Australia's shock 32-23 loss to Samoa in Sydney on Sunday. more ...
Flying Fijians name squad for All Blacks Test
July 19, 2011 - 7:53am
The Fiji Rugby Union has today named a 24 member squad to travel to New Zealand on Wednesday for the one off Test against the All Blacks – the number one ranked side in the world. more ...
Samoa stay 10th in rankings despite shock win
July 18, 2011 - 7:26am
Samoa may be celebrating an historic first ever victory over Australia, but their loss to Tonga in the IRB Pacific Nations Cup means they remain 10th in the latest IRB World Rankings. more ...
Flying Fijians squad named for All Blacks Test
July 18, 2011 - 7:22am
The Fiji Rugby Union has today named a 24 member squad to travel to New Zealand on Wednesday for the one off Test against the All Blacks – the number one ranked side in the world. more ...
PNC: Judicial Hearing outcomes from Round 3 match Japan v Fiji
July 16, 2011 - 8:33am
Following the issue of two red cards and a citing by IRB appointed Citing
Commissioner three Judicial Hearings were held on the evening of 13
July 2011 at the Tanoa International Hotel, Nadi, Fiji. more ...
Japan are crowned 2011 Pacific Nations Cup Champions
July 13, 2011 - 12:28pm
Japan created history on the final day of the IRB Pacific Nations Cup, winning the title for the first time by beating tournament hosts Fiji 24-13 in Lautoka. more ...
IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2011 Set for Thrilling Finale
July 13, 2011 - 6:32am
The final round of IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2011 matches will be played in Fijian city of Lautoka today with all four teams in with a shout of winning the coveted title. more ...
Fiji prepares for final Pacific Nations fling
July 12, 2011 - 6:18am
The IRB Pacific Nations Cup reaches its climax in the Fijian city of Lautoka on Wednesday with all four teams, Tonga, Fiji, Samoa and Japan, in contention to win the title. more ...
Japan biggest climbers of week in rankings
July 11, 2011 - 12:48pm
Japan are the biggest climbers of the week in the latest IRB World Rankings after overcoming Rugby World Cup 2011 opponents Tonga in the IRB Pacific Nations Cup in Suva. more ...
Qantas Wallabies Squad For Samoa Test & Tri Nations Named
July 10, 2011 - 2:49pm
The inclusion of three newcomers, and seven uncapped players overall, highlights the Qantas Wallabies squad of 40. more ...
Fiji and Japan throw PNC wide open
July 09, 2011 - 4:53pm
Fiji and Japan have blown the 2011 IRB Pacific Nations Cup wide open with impressive wins over Samoa and Tonga respectively in the second round of games, in the Fijian capital Suva. more ...
PNC 2011 -Tough and humble, Tonga are a genuine threat.
July 08, 2011 - 5:23pm
With a population of just a little over 100, 000 the Kingdom of Tonga doesn’t have the biggest pond to pluck players from but the potency of the Tongan blooded players is massive more ...
RWC 2011 dress rehearsals on PNC day two
July 08, 2011 - 5:03pm
The IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2011 continues on Saturday when the action moves to Suva, where the hosts face a do-or-die encounter and Tonga and Samoa could set up a title decider if they win. more ...
PNC 2011 - Toutai Kefu rates Tonga
July 08, 2011 - 2:22am
Wallaby legend Toutai Kefu shares his views on the 2011 Tongan rugby team, watch the video here. more ...
Nominees announced for Junior Player of Year
July 07, 2011 - 8:35am
New Zealand's Sam Cane and Luke Whitelock are in the shortlist of three nominees for the IRB Junior Player of the Year 2011 Award in association with Emirates Airline. more ...
Tonga equal best ever ranking after Fiji win
July 04, 2011 - 8:08am
Tonga beat Fiji 45-21 at Churchill Park on Saturday and also ensured a four-place jump in the IRB World Rankings to 12th, equalling their highest ever standing since their introduction in 2003. more ...