Simon Raiwalui rugby player
Simon Raiwalui rugby player

Simon Raiwalui

8th Sep 1974 2.01m/123kg Head Coach

Quotes of the Tournament - 'Sport can be cruel sometimes - I guess that's why we love it'

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

"I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach Michael Cheika on whether he wanted rain for their semi-final "I made a little joke saying...

Ardie Savea named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year 2023

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand number eight Ardie Savea has been crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the prestigious accolade at a star-studded World Rugby Awards...

Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2023

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today revealed the first shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2023, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October. Winners in 11 categories...

Fiji: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji enjoyed a history-making Rugby World Cup 2023 by reaching the last eight for the first time in 16 years and left a thrilling mark on the tournament. Abiding memory  England back-row Courtney...

Simon Raiwalui to step down as Fiji coach at the end of the year

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has confirmed that he will not look to extend his contract with the Fiji Rugby Union beyond the end of this year. The former Fiji lock made the announcement on X on Tuesday...

Steve Borthwick hails ‘written off’ players as England book World Cup semi-final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England defeated Fiji 30-24 to reach the last four where they will face holders South Africa. England head coach Steve Borthwick hailed his players’ composure and resilience after they repelled...

Head coach Raiwalui & captain Nayacalevu discuss 30-24 loss to England

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Reaction from Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui and captain Waisea Nayacalevu following their 30-24 loss against England in the quarter-final at Stade de Marseille on Sunday, 15 October. MEDIA CONFERENCE Simon...

Quarter-Final Preview: England v Fiji

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji return to the quarter-final stage for the first time since 2007, and the same ground where – 16 years ago – they gave eventual champions South Africa an almighty scare in their last-eight...

Quotes of the Day - 'Playing South Africa in Paris is wonderful, magnificent'

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Our pick of the quotes from Friday, 13 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. “It certainly wasn’t easy. There was once or twice when I was roaring to Mack [Hansen] on the sidelines because...

Head coach Raiwalui, captain Nayacalevu talk after team announcement

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Simon Raiwalui, head coach On the general mood and confidence levels going in to the game: "The boys have trained well this week, had a good session this morning, so they have prepared well. We are looking...