Fiji and Australia to collaborate on cybercrime, border security and defence

Fiji and Australia are stepping up their partnership to tackle cybercrime, strengthen border security, and deepen defence cooperation, following high-level talks between Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Australian Minister Tony Burke. Rabuka...

Fiji Va’a bags two more

Team Fiji Va’a continued their successful run at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, adding two more medals to their collection on the second day of competition. This was their fifth medafter winning two bronze and a silver on Day One. The Super...

Fiji looking forward rather than at Wallabies triumph

"Totally, we've done it once, so surely we can do it again and to get a win over Australia in Australia, that would be massive for the whole team," said Mata, who started at No.8 in their World Cup clash.

Fiji swimmers top 100 meters breaststroke heats event, through to the finals

22-year-old Samuel Yalimaiwai and 18-year-old Kelera Mudunasoko have both qualified for the 100 meters breaststroke final this afternoon at 5pm. Clocking a time of 1.02.67 and 1.14.20 the two athletes are currently the fastest in their individual...

Raiwalui backs Fiji’s future

Simon Raiwalui. The 2025 Super Rugby Pacific campaign was a disappointing one for the Fijian Drua, with only four wins and finishing second last on the ladder. However, it would be forgiven for not being considered a misstep in the recent history...

Marie Kaipu shines as PNG defeat Sāmoa in OFC Women's Nations Cup opener in Fiji

The Oceania Football Confederation's (OFC) Women’s Nations Cup 2025 is underway in Fiji, and the champions from 2022 - Papua New Guinea - got off to a great start against Sāmoa, thanks to two goals from their legend Marie Kaipu. The match, played...

PNG still a threat to Fiji

PNG led 2-0 at halftime with two quick goals for Marie Kaipu while Samoa scored their lone goal to Xevani Salanoa. Papua New Guinea midfielder Michaelyre Butubu shields the ball away from Samoa’s Oteta Kitiona during their Group A clash of the OFC...

Fiji leader to spruik security, unity to Australia

Later in the week, Mr Rabuka and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will attend the Wallabies-Fiji Test in Newcastle to watch the two national teams clash for the Vuvale Bowl in a statement of the cultural bonds shared through rugby.

Suaalii returns as Wallabies name side for Fiji

Australia: Wright; Potter, Suaalii, Ikitau, Jorgensen; Lolesio, McDermott; Slipper, Porecki, Alaalatoa, Frost, Williams, Gleeson, McReight, Wilson (capt). Replacements: Pollard, Bell, Nonggorr, Hooper, Tizzano, White, Donaldson, Daugunu. Fiji:...

‘It’s almost like speed dating’- Joe Schmidt reveals Australian side to play Fiji

Australian head coach Joe Schmidt has opted for experience in his starting XV that will take on the Flying Fijians on Sunday in Newcastle, New South Wales. Hooker David Porecki has been called back into the international starting lineup, after...

Former New Zealand sevens speedster Rayasi to make Fiji debut v Australia

MELBOURNE - Former New Zealand rugby sevens player Salesi Rayasi will follow in his father's footsteps by representing Fiji at test level when he starts at fullback in Sunday's clash against Australia in Newcastle. France-based Rayasi is one of...

Salesi Rayasi to make Fiji debut against Australia in Sunday's rugby test

Salesi Rayasi, a former New Zealand rugby sevens player, is set to make his test debut for Fiji, following in the footsteps of his father, Filipe Rayasi, when he starts at fullback in Sunday’s clash against Australia in Newcastle. Rayasi, now...

Watch: Tadhg Beirne's Lions get ready to face the Waratahs as the Wallabies show their hand for their clash with Fiji

Owen Farrell is on his way to join up with the squad, while Tadhg Beirne will lead the tourists for the first time. Up the road in Newcastle, Joe Schmidt is preparing for Australia's warm-up game against Fiji.

Porecki back for Wallabies with Wilson captain against Fiji

Former skipper Dave Porecki will make his first start for the Wallabies since the 2023 World Cup when they play Fiji in Newcastle on Sunday, with Harry Wilson retaining the captaincy. In their only game before three Tests against the British and...

Ex-Wallabies skipper gets nod for Fiji Test ahead of Lions series

Hooker Dave Porecki is back in the Wallabies' starting XV for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, where he captained Australia in a historic loss to Fiji. Porecki was named to face Fiji in Newcastle on Sunday in a forward pack that is...

Daugunu on the bench, Gleeson starts against Fiji

[File Photo: Filipo Daugunu] Former Labasa soccer goalkeeper, Filipo Daugunu has been named by Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt in his side to face the Flying Fijians in Newcastle on Sunday. Daugunu will be on the bench for the Test while another...

Harry Wilson to lead Australia against Fiji in Sunday's rugby test

Harry Wilson will captain the Wallabies against Fiji in Newcastle, with Tate McDermott and Noah Lolesio in the halves, potentially previewing coach Joe Schmidt's Lions series strategy. Rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i debuts at outside...

Rugby-Wallabies Valetini, Skelton omitted from Fiji test

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Australia loose forward Rob Valetini and lock Will Skelton were omitted from the match-day squad for Sunday's one-off Fiji test in a blow to the Wallabies' preparations for the British & Irish Lions series. The pair have been...

Fiji PM wants his citizens to fill Aussie defence ranks

Harry Wilson to captain Australia in rugby test against Fiji on Sunday

NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — Loose forward Harry Wilson will captain the Wallabies while Tate McDermott and Noah Lolesio will form the halfback pairing for Sunday's test match against Fiji in Newcastle north of Sydney. The starting roles by the...