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Fiji take on Glen Ella

The Fijian Rugby Union has appionted former Wallaby full-back Glen Ella as a technical advisor for both the Test and Sevens teams for the next two years.

Pacific Rugby Cup roundup

Upolu Samoa came from behind for the second week running to beat Fiji Warriors 13-8 and maintain their 100 per cent record in this year¿s IRB Pacific Rugby Cup.

Ryder unseated from Fiji squad

Out-of-form William Ryder has been dropped from Fiji's Sevens squad for the forthcoming tournaments in England and Scotland.

Upolu Samoa forging ahead

Upolu Samoa continued the unbeaten start to their defence of the IRB Pacific Rugby Cup title with a 22-5 defeat of Fiji Barbarians away from home at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Friday.

Fiji Rugby announces shortfall

The Fiji Rugby Union have announced a financial loss of approximately $334,000 for 2007 on the back of a successful Rugby World Cup campaign.

Fiji Sevens facing dark times

Fiji's Sevens coach Josateki Savou has accused an unnamed player of match-fixing at the Hong Kong Sevens.

Fiji need to look closer to home

Former New Zealand Sevens star Iliesa Tanivula believes the inclusion of overseas-based players was the main reason for Fiji failing at the Hong Kong Sevens.

Fiji deny Serevi grudge

The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) have rubbished allegations that they are holding a "grudge" against legendary Sevens star Waisale Serevi.

Fijian Sevens player denied visa

Fiji have had to make a late change to their squad for the Hong Kong Sevens after one of their players was denied a transit visa for the journey.

Fiji wield the Sevens axe

Fiji Sevens coach Jo Savou has rung the changes with only four players retained from the last two legs of the IRB Sevens World Series in Wellington and San Diego where the islanders crashed out in the Cup quarter-finals.

England leapfrog Australia in rankings

England got their Six Nations campaign back on track and ended France's hopes of the Grand Slam with a 24-13 victory at the Stade de France on Saturday, a result which sees them return to fourth spot in the latest Internationl Rugby Board (IRB) World Rankings.

IRB to use new RWC seeding system

The IRB world rankings will, for the first time, be used to seed teams at the 2011 World Cup.

Fiji rugby loses president

The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) has, with regret, accepted the resignation Tuesday of Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia, who stepped down after nearly two years as FRU president.

Global Results - 10 February

More drama in the Six Nations as Ireland and Italy fought back. Again Scotland were the well-beaten side.

Fiji mourns young rugby talent

The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) on Tuesday, with regret, announced the sudden and untimely death of former Fiji Under-19 captain, John Vugakoto.