
Fiji determined to take English scalp
Fiji have stepped up the psychological pressure on England, sending out the message they expect to inflict a humiliating defeat on the World Cup hosts in the tournament opener on Saturday.
Fiji have stepped up the psychological pressure on England, sending out the message they expect to inflict a humiliating defeat on the World Cup hosts in the tournament opener on Saturday.
The performance of a man who played little part in the Maori All Blacks' stunning revival could have the biggest ramifications this year.
Rugby's shameful treatment of the Pacific Islands may never end - a sad fact that becomes ever harder to refute given events of recent weeks.
They asked to play the All Blacks. They’ve been given a stitched-up side badged as the ‘Classic All Blacks’ — and Fiji rugby’s 100th birthday party next month is shaping as another episode of Pacific neglect.
Wales have secured their Rugby World Cup quarter-final berth in emphatic fashion, thumping Fiji 66-0 at Waikato Stadium.
Photos of the key moments from the Rugby World Cup match between Wales and Fiji in Hamilton.
Samoa kept their quarter-final hopes alive with a 27-7 victory over Fiji at Eden Park.
Photos of the key moments from the Rugby World Cup match between Samoa and Fiji at Eden Park in Auckland.
Thousands of people are expected to be out in Auckland tonight as the All Blacks take on France at Eden Park. Authorities insist they will be prepared, as they will be again tomorrow, when Fiji and Samoa clash.
South Africa were far too classy as they cruised to a 49-3 win.
Photos of the key moments from the Rugby World Cup match between South Africa and Fiji at the Wellington Regional Stadium.
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