Fiji Rugby

Mick Byrne says short preparation time and smaller squads in the Pacific Nations Cup are two key issues that continue to affect Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.

But NZ Rugby maintains Pacific Island heritage players are free to choose which country they represent, in line with international eligibility regulations.

A former Fiji captain says is excited by the selection of his son and the son of a former teammate in the Fijian national team for their game against Scotland.

Head coach Mick Byrne praised his players for their grit in the 29-14 vicotry over the visitors in front of over 10,000 fans at the National Stadium in Suva.

The Fijian mentor told reporters this week that players have been challenged to stay focused on Sunday's clash agains the Wallabies in Sydney.

Salesi Rayasi is with the Fiji squad ahead of their test against Australia on Sunday.

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The Fiji women's rugby team retained their Oceania Rugby Women's XV Challenge title with a hard-fought 24-20 victory against Samoa in Sigatoka on Saturday.

Roverto Nayacalevu, who was appointed to the role in May last year, stepped down on Wednesday citing "personal reasons".

The Fijian women's 15s team will have a tough one to handle when they host the Australian women's side in a historic one-off Test in Suva on Saturday.

The title win meant the Fijians finished second in the overall standing at the end of the six event World Sevens Series.

Opinion - The Fiji teams face tough tests at this weekend's Singapore Sevens, writes Iliesa Tora.

The Fiji men's sevens rugby team suffered a heartbreaking 24-17 loss to France in the semifinals at the Kai Tak Park in Hong Kong on Sunday night.

Fiji men's sevens head coach Osea Kolinisau says he wants his team to solidify their defensive strength as well, as they chase the HSBC SVNS Series title.

Mick Byrne says he wants all players aiming to play for Fiji at the 2027 Rugby World Cup to be on board from the Pacific Nations Cup this year.

Fiji's head coach Senirusi Seruvakula predicted the tournament would be a tough one for his young players.

The Fijian Drua men's team will battle the Brumbies men's in Canberra on Friday night, followed by the Drua women's team taking on Brumbies women's in Lautoka on Saturday.

FRU Board chairman John Sanday says that the move is a "pivotal moment in the history of our beloved sport of rugby".

The FRU chairman says the cargo truck incident involving the Fijian Drua players, along with the events leading up to their clash against the Hurricanes, "is not acceptable at any level".

Fiji Rugby CEO Rovereto Nayacalevu says this has been the main reason why local coaches have missed out on leading Fiji's national teams in the top coaching roles.