Banned Wallabies wing Reece Hodge says he wasn't trained on tackle protocol at RWC
Australia wing Reece Hodge revealed he hadn't been trained on World Rugby's new protocol for policing high tackles as he was suspended at the Rugby World Cup, an official report of his disciplinary hearing revealed on Thursday. Hodge, banned for three games for a hit ...
Uruguay upsets Fiji as tsunami-hit Kamaishi hosts first Rugby World Cup match
Wednesday may have been a little breezy, but overall it was an absolutely beautiful day with a vivid blue sky above as Kamaishi Unosumai Recovery Memorial Stadium hosted its first-ever Rugby World Cup game. Uruguay pulled off a stunning upset in the Pool D contest, ...
World Rugby issues rare rebuke of referees at Rugby World Cup
World Rugby issued a rare criticism of refereeing standards at the Rugby World Cup on Tuesday after a number of controversies in the tournament's opening days. The governing body said there had been "initial challenges" with technology and communications between match officials at the tournament. Several ...
Australians upset after Fiji lodges complaint over tackle by Reece Hodge
Australia coach Michael Cheika accused Fiji of going behind his back on Monday after the Fijians referred Wallabies wing Reece Hodge for disciplinary action over a heavy tackle which left Peceli Yato with a concussion. Cheika said he found it "disappointing" that Fiji referred the ...
Australia staves off upset bid by Fiji
Hooker Tolu Latu scored two tries in the second half to help Australia escape a historic upset by Fiji and win 39-21 on Saturday in the teams' Rugby World Cup Pool D opener. The Wallabies, who have never lost to Fiji since 1954 in any ...
Thousands of people around Asia-Pacific region take part in mass clean-up
A day after millions marched to urge world leaders to act on climate change, thousands of activists fanned out across beaches and rivers throughout Asia on Saturday, picking up garbage and drawing attention to the amount of trash that is dumped worldwide. The volunteers turned ...
Australian and Fijian leaders attempt to bury climate hatchet
The leaders of Fiji and Australia on Monday agreed to boost bilateral ties as they sought to smooth relations following a highly publicized clash over climate change at a Pacific summit last month. Prime Minister Scott Morrison welcomed his Fijian counterpart, Frank Bainimarama, just weeks ...
Fiji highlighted how dangerous it could be on the counterattack at the Rugby World Cup as it scored two scintillating long-range tries to beat Tonga 29-19 at Eden Park on Saturday. The match, part of the Pasifika Challenge doubleheader that also included Samoa beating a ...
Pacific nations back in spotlight but old problems still remain
Fiji, Samoa and Tonga will be thrust into the spotlight this weekend during the Pasifika Challenge doubleheader in Auckland, but age-old problems continue to haunt them ahead of the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Samoa will play an invitational side comprised of players from New Zealand's ...
Fiji storms past Canada to get back on track at Pacific Nations Cup
Fiji's forwards muscled up to keep their Pacific Nations Cup title defense alive and put their Rugby World Cup preparations back on track with a thumping 38-13 victory over Canada on Saturday. Flying Fijians coach John McKee rang the changes after the 34-21 loss to ...
Japan took just six minutes to show its home fans that its Rugby World Cup preparations are on track, scoring a spectacular first try that set the stage for a five-try, 34-21 win over Fiji on Saturday. The Brave Blossoms' strong performance in their first ...
Pacific Nations Cup provides vital testing ground before Rugby World Cup
With just under two months remaining before Japan faces Russia in the opening match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, the Brave Blossoms return to the Pacific Nations Cup after a three-year hiatus. The PNC usually features the Pacific nations of Fiji, Tonga and Samoa, ...
