RWC Saturday Review: Fiji target last eight; Scots set up Ireland decider
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji were below par but came from behind to beat Georgia 17-12 on Saturday and stay on course for the World Cup quarterfinals, a result that pushed Australia closer to a historic elimination. Scotland...
Botia, head coach Raiwalui, captain Nayacalevu discuss their 17-12 win against Georgia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Levani Botia, Mastercard Player of the Match On the physicality: "So proud of the boys, I think we struggled in the first half. We gave away opportunities but we came back in the second...
FIJ 17-12 GEO: Fiji comeback puts them on brink of quarter-finals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji inched closer to a quarter-finals berth at Rugby World Cup 2023 courtesy of a come-from-behind 17-12 win over Pool C opponents Georgia in Bordeaux on Saturday.It was Georgia who came flying out of...
Match Preview: Fiji v Georgia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams, one must-win match. Pool C’s second-placed team Fiji have quarter-final qualification on their minds. Fourth-placed Georgia, who are still in the last-eight running, more realistically...
FIJ team announcement (v GEO): head coach Raiwalui, captain Nayacalevu, Radradra, Cirikidaveta, Tagitagivalu
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySimon Raiwalui, head coach On changes made to the team: "There's a couple of changes there, obviously Jiuta Wainiqolo had an issue with his ankle and is still recovering from that and Mesake Doge had...
Ravutaumada starts on the wing - Fiji name team to play Georgia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has named his match-day 23 to play Georgia in Pool C on Saturday, 30 September, his one change to his starting 15 being Selesitino Ravutaumada in on the wing for Jiuta Wainiqolo. 1...
UPDATED: Tuqiri replaces Koroiduadua in Fiji squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has replaced prop Jone Koroiduadua in the Rugby World Cup 2023 squad with Emosi Tuqiri following injury. (Changes to original announcement appear in bold) Forwards Prop Eroni...
Fiji reaction (Radradra, Kuruvoli, Mayanavanua, Tuisova, head coach Raiwalui, captain Nayacalevu)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE REACTION Semi Radradra, winger On the hurt of failing to seize on a last-gasp chance to beat Wales last week: "It was really painful last week. We had to flush it through quick. We know we...
Fiji reaction (Radradra, Kuruvoli, Tuisova, head coach Raiwalui, captain Nayacalevu)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Semi Radradra, wing On the hurt of failing to seize on a last-gasp chance to beat Wales last week: "It was really painful last week. We had to flush it through quick. We know we still have...
Fiji beat Australia for first time in 69 years
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji capitalised brilliantly on an ill-disciplined performance from Australia to grab their first win against them since 1954 and jump ahead of the Wallabies in the tightly contested Pool C. Looking confident...
