Raiwalui joins World Rugby as High Performance Pathways and Player Development Manager
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld 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
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOutgoing 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'
2 years 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
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew 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
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld 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
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji 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
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji 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
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland 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...
Head coach Raiwalui & captain Nayacalevu discuss 30-24 loss to England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui and captain Waisea Nayacalevu following their 30-24 loss against England in the quarter-final at Stade de Marseille on Sunday, 15 October. MEDIA CONFERENCE Simon...
Quarter-Final Preview: England v Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji return to the quarter-final stage for the first time since 2007, and the same ground where – 16 years ago – they gave eventual champions South Africa an almighty scare in their last-eight...
