Simon Raiwalui rugby player
Simon Raiwalui rugby player

Simon Raiwalui

8th Sep 1974 2.01m/123kg Head Coach

Pacific Nations Cup 2024 set to level up global competitiveness as new brand, format and fixtures are announced

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today unveiled the vibrant new brand, format and fixtures for the reimagined Pacific Nations Cup, a six-team annual competition featuring Canada, Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga, and USA designed...

Shameful and not right – Saracens boss condemns Owen Farrell treatment

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has criticised the “shameful” treatment of Owen Farrell in what he believes should be a wake-up call for the game. Farrell will miss the Six Nations...

Raiwalui joins World Rugby as High Performance Pathways and Player Development Manager

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has appointed Simon Raiwalui in a key role to support its core mission of increasing the competitiveness of international rugby as the sport prepares for a new era of opportunity and growth. With...

Raiwalui joins World Rugby

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Outgoing Flying Fijians coach Simon Raiwalui has been appointed as a High Performance General Manager for World Rugby. The man who led Fiji’s campaign at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France says...

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

6 months 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

6 months 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

6 months 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

6 months 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

6 months 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

7 months 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...