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Simon Raiwalui ‘in no doubt’ grieving Sam Matavesi will be ready to face England

Matavesi left the Islanders’ camp in Marseille to attend the funeral in Cornwall, but returned on Thursday.

<p>ON TOUR: Fiji head coach Vern Cotter is preparing for Ireland (Jane Barlow/PA)</p>

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Fiji boss Vern Cotter says Test will be used as ‘training session’ by Ireland

Fiji is looking forward to welcoming tourists after a 600-day absence because of the Covid pandemic (Bruce Rounds/Tourism Fiji via AP)

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Fiji reopens to tourists despite threat of Omicron variant

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Moriarty hails Wales’ character after ferocious challenge from Fiji

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Fiji coach John McKee fumes at Michael Cheika as Wallabies fly in barrister for high tackle hearing

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Fiji celebrate first-ever win over France

Seymour hat-trick helps Scotland to convincing win over Fiji

Scotland extended their impressive Murrayfield streak to 10 wins from their last 11 Tests as Tommy Seymour's hat-trick helped seal a 54-17 win over Fiji today.

Sat, 10 Nov, 2018

‘I was excited. I said to the referee: ‘I’m CJ Stander and I’m the captain now’’

Stander admitted he was honoured by his captaincy cameo.

Mon, 20 Nov, 2017

Plenty for Joe to ponder after worthwhile exercise

Thirteen changes and one positional switch from a side that had just recorded a record win over South Africa marked a bold statement from Joe Schmidt.

Mon, 20 Nov, 2017

Mistake dampens Kearney return

Dave Kearney marked his first Ireland cap in 19 months with a win and a try — but still left the Aviva Stadium disappointed.

Mon, 20 Nov, 2017

Darren Sweetnam: 'I don’t even look back now. It was definitely the right decision'

There was a time, not so long ago, that Darren Sweetnam was questioning whether he had made the right move in forsaking an inter-county career with the Cork hurlers for the pipedream of professional sport.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

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Fiji a tricky test for Joe Schmidt’s rookies

Joe Schmidt knows the risks he is taking by selecting such an inexperienced side to face Fiji this evening but if it means Ireland are better prepared at the 2019 World Cup then the end will have justified the means.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

The Fijian free spirit who'd walk onto the Irish team

Bring up the subject of Fijian rugby and the name Leone Nakarawa will not take to long to get an airing.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

Touring sides should get an appearance fee, says Fiji coach

New Zealander McKee believes host unions should pay touring Test sides an appearance fee to ensure wider benefits from the hefty sell-out crowds like Ireland's 51,000 Aviva Stadium attendance for Saturday's Fiji clash.

Fri, 17 Nov, 2017

Scotland fail to finish summer tour unbeaten with 27-22 loss to Fiji

Fiji 27, Scotland 22: Scotland's mission to finish their summer tour unbeaten failed as they lost 27-22 to Fiji in Suva.

Sat, 24 Jun, 2017

A Fijian rugby star has fallen in love with one of our national sports

He’d do a job at full forward.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2017

Eddie Jones out to frustrate Fiji

Eddie Jones insists the key to defeating Fiji and extending England’s winning streak to 12 Tests is to “bore them to death”.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2016

Flights cancelled as Fiji brace for cyclone Winston

The Pacific island nation of Fiji is preparing for the arrival of a cyclone with winds of up to 186mph.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

Fiji win but Uruguay make their own World Cup history

Uruguay’s Ormaechea scored a try, was sent off and was named the official man of the match!

Tue, 06 Oct, 2015

VIDEO: Fiji score stunning 85m try, but lose to Wales who top Pool A

Wales survived a second-half scare to beat Fiji 23-13 in Cardiff and move to the top of Pool A.

Thu, 01 Oct, 2015

Wallabies beat Fiji, but are denied bonus point

Australia opened their World Cup campaign with a 28-13 victory over Fiji in Cardiff but their failure to pick up a bonus point could prove decisive in the final reckoning.

Wed, 23 Sep, 2015

England’s laboured launch as Fiji put up fight

England 35 Fiji 11: The trains weren’t running, the bars were overflowing, the stewards were next to useless and yet, at around 7pm yesterday evening, something rather strange happened in south-west London.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2015