Fiji’s player of the tournament, Semi Radradra, is a world class attacker, but what makes him good at what he does? Robert Rees breaks down the key basics to understand what he does and why. Now, Radradra isn’t just a potent threat due to his magnificent speed and agility for a man as big and […] READ MORE
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Fiji Rugby’s victory over France a triumph on which they must build on
Fiji’s shock win over France was a triumph not only for Fiji but, for rugby as a whole. The Flying Fijians earned a first-ever victory over France at the Stade de France on Saturday night. Tries from Semi Radradra and Josua Tuisova secured Fiji Rugby a historic 14-21 victory. Won, despite French captain Guilhem Guirado going over for […] READ MORE
Complacency Biggest Concern for Tom Coventry Against Canterbury
As a consideration, and it applies to all sports, the word complacency is the threat to success. For Harbour Rugby head coach Tom Coventry, he is most aware of this heading into today’s ‘top of the table’ clash with Canterbury. His side will have used the pressure of performance as a self motivating factor. After […] READ MORE
Fiji Retains Pacific Nation Cup with Tonga Qualifying Second for RWC 2019
They came, they saw, they conquered in style as Fiji retains Pacific Nations Cup in Apia, Samoa. It was a very entertaining game in front of a vocal crowd that turned up to witness Fiji turn on the after burners to blitz the hosts away. Fiji walloped the helpless hosts 38-16 with only the boot […] READ MORE
Dominant Emirates Lions Easily Dispatch the Melbourne Rebels
As ever in Super Rugby, arguments will be made against the quality of the Lions due to the fact that they won’t play any New Zealand franchise in the regular season. They, however, can only 'play who SANZAAR put in front of them' and the dominant Emirates Lions look once again to be contenders for the title. They were denied in the grand final last year, against the Hurricanes and whilst bigger tests await them in 2017, they impressed in Melbourne across the squad. READ MORE
Backline Additions Key for the Melbourne Rebels in 2017
With a number of additions to the backline the Melbourne Rebels in 2017 could be a real threat in the Australian Conference. READ MORE