Fiji chairman resigns from World Rugby council following alleged homophobia
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji chairman Ratu Vilikesa Bulewa Francis Kean has stood down from the World Rugby council amid serious allegations regarding his conduct which could threaten Bill Beaumont's bid for...
Blow for Beaumont's re-election bid as Francis Kean quits World Rugby Council
6 years ago by The GuardianKean forced to resign amid amid homophobia allegationsFiji Rugby Union key supporter of Beaumont campaignFrancis Kean, the chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union, and a key supporter of Bill Beaumont’s bid...
Rugby Australia agrees pay cut with players
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia (RA) has agreed an average 60 per cent wage cut with players until September as it continues to deal with the financial ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic. An...
World Rugby investigating homophobia allegations against Fiji union chairman
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe Fiji Rugby Union has supported Bill Beaumont’s bid for re-election as World Rugby chairman.
Former Samoan international cautious over plans to let players represent more than one Test nation
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySir Bill Beaumont is prepared to address the possibility of players from the Pacific Islands being allowed to return to play for their country of birth after being captured by other international teams,...
Should A Pacific Islanders Touring Side Be Reinstated and How Would They Line Up Today?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2003, a Pacific Islanders touring side was given the go-ahead by the IRB (now World Rugby) to compete. The concept that was based on the British and Irish Lions composite side, was put...
A Second Six Nations in 2020?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe idea of a second Six Nations is being considered by the Northern Hemisphere unions according to a report in the Daily Mail. The plans have surfaced as southern hemisphere teams...
Harlequins' Semi Kunatani arrested for ignoring Covid-19 quarantine
6 years ago by The GuardianKunatani and one other unnamed player arrestedBoth players had returned to Fiji via SingaporeThe Fiji Rugby Union has criticised two of its players who have been arrested for failing to self-isolate after...
Rugby World Cup: Against The Odds - Rugby World Cup: - RWC 2019 Fiji v Uruguay
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRelive this memorable match up between Uruguay and Fiji from Rugby World Cup 2019.
Rugby World Cup: Dragon Slayers - RWC 2007 Fiji v Wales
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRelive this classic Rugby World Cup encounter between Fiji and Wales.
