Fiji survive scare to make Pacific Nations Plate final Fiji have beaten the courageous Cook Islands to reach the Plate final of the Pacific Nations rugby league championship against PNG. AAP · Oct 22, 2023
Fiji PM welcomes visa green light, Bushmaster pledge Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has attended a demonstration of Bushmaster vehicles that will be supplied to the Pacific nation under a renewed partnership. AAP · Oct 20, 2023
Marcus Smith ruled out of England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final with concussion Smith has been replaced at full-back by Freddie Steward after he took a series of blows in the last-eight victory over Fiji. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
England vs South Africa: Steve Borthwick talks up winner Freddie Steward ahead of World Cup semi-final The young star returns to England's starting XV on Saturday after being omitted from the win over Fiji Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023
England vs South Africa: Freddie Steward returns with Marcus Smith ruled out of Rugby World Cup semi-final Smith has not trained fully since suffering a heavy blow to the face against Fiji and it is Steward who starts at full-back against South Africa Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023
Rassie Erasmus predicts entire England team for World Cup semi-final as mind games begin South Africa director of rugby believes England will make changes from their quarter-final win against Fiji as he soaked up the media spotlight ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Fijian prime minister 'more comfortable dealing with traditional friends' like Australia than China Fiji's prime minister says his government is “more comfortable dealing with traditional friends” such as Australia as China pursues closer security ties in the Asia-Pacific region The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
England wait on Marcus Smith’s fitness for South Africa World Cup semi-final Freddie Steward is waiting in the wings at full-back for the World Cup semi-final while Kevin Sinfield said: ‘You’re blown away by what Marcus does’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023
Kevin Sinfield says England’s Marcus Smith now ‘world class’ at full-back Smith is competing with Freddie Steward for the number 15 jersey against South Africa. The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Marcus Smith among several England players on ‘modified training’ ahead of South Africa semi-final Smith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Bushmasters drive an upgrade to Fiji-Australia ties Extra military support and faster visa processing have been agreed in a meeting between Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Anthony Albanese in Canberra. AAP · Oct 17, 2023
Fijian leader hopes Australian submarines powered by US nuclear technology will enhance peace Fiji’s prime minister says he hopes Australia’s acquisition of a fleet of submarines powered by U.S. nuclear technology will enhance peace in the Pacific region but stopped short of endorsing the increased military cooperation with the United States The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
What’s next for Fiji after a Rugby World Cup to remember Simon Raiwalui’s side were close to a first World Cup semi-final and there is encouraging progress off the field, too The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
How World Cup quarter-final drama turned the key to rugby heaven A compelling weekend showed that knockout rugby is shaped as much by the bold losers as by the beaming winners The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023
AAP · Oct 17, 2023 The donor you know: Fiji PM rejects money with strings Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he won't accept funding with strings attached and will work with Australia as China flexes its muscle in the Pacific.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023 ‘You have to attack it’: England get set for brutal tussle against South Africa They may be unfancied, but the northern hemisphere’s last hope can draw inspiration from their last World Cup semi-final
Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2023 Rugby World Cup 2023: Steve Borthwick proud of England players after ‘thunderbolts’ against Fiji Red Rose now face the Herculean task of playing South Africa
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 The one change England must make to combat ‘incredible’ Springboks in World Cup semi-final England are the lone northern hemisphere hope left in the World Cup, but know a significantly stiffer challenge is coming
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Owen Farrell deserves more credit from England fans – Richard Wigglesworth Farrell vindicated his selection ahead of George Ford at fly-half with a man-of-the-match display in Sunday’s 30-24 victory over Fiji.
AAP · Oct 16, 2023 Aust govt continues Super funding for Fijian rugby The Australian government has pledged funding through its PacificAus Sports program for the Fiji sides to continue in the Super Rugby competitions.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023 Steve Borthwick shrugs off England critics: ‘I don’t care what people think’ The England head coach’s faith in Owen Farrell was repaid as the captain’s kicking saw his team over the line in Marseille
The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2023 Reports of Islamophobic incidents in Australia rise – as it happened This blog is now closed
Radio France Internationale · Oct 15, 2023 Skipper Farrell steers England past Fiji into World Cup semi-finals England captain Owen Farrell kicked 20 points on Sunday afternoon as his side beat Fiji 30-24 to advance to the rugby union World Cup semi-finals for the second successive tournament.
Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2023 England player ratings vs Fiji: Owen Farrell answers critics as Ben Earl transformation continues England are celebrating sealing their place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.
Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2023 England 30-24 Fiji: Owen Farrell seals Rugby World Cup semi-final place in dramatic finish Captain kicks 20 points including a crucial late drop goal and penalty after Pacific Islanders had fought back to level last-eight thriller