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2 days ago
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Scotland suffer costly loss to Fiji in Suva
Fiji: 29 (15) Tries: Ikanivere, Ravouvou, Wainiqolo, Penalty Try Cons: Muntz 2 Pens: Muntz Scotland: 14 (7) Tries: Rowe, Jordan Cons: Burke 2 Darcy Graham was sent off as Scotland suffered a bruising loss to four-try Fiji in Suva, with their hopes of getting a favourable World Cup draw seriously dented. Advertisement Despite scoring after only three minutes, the Scots spent most of the game on the back foot, conceding penalty after penalty. Graham was sin-binned in the first half for tackling a player before he had the ball and saw red after a second yellow-card infringement, which also resulted in a penalty try. The loss to Fiji, ranked ninth in the world, will cost Scotland world rankings points and likely push them outside the top six when the World Cup draw is made in December. Taking on Fiji in their own back yard was never going to be an easy feat, but Scotland got off to the best possible start as Graham put Kyle Rowe through a gap with the full-back scoring after only three minutes. Advertisement That was about as good as it got for the visitors. Marched back by repeated infringements and ferocious ball-carrying, hooker Ewan Ashman was binned and Caleb Muntz kicked a penalty. The final five minutes of the first half were costly. Graham was carded and Fiji scored twice to take the lead at the break. Firstly, a Fijian line-out crashed through the Scottish barricades and captain Tevita Ikanivere touched down. Moments later, they had another line-out deep in Scotland's camp but this time they went wide and winger Kalaveti Ravouvou cantered over. Into the second-half and again, it was the Scots who drew first blood. Ashman broke and was tap-tackled just short, but the ball was shovelled wide for Tom Jordan to score. Fergus Burke nailed the conversion and the gap was narrowed to one point. Advertisement Scotland would not be back in point-scoring territory for a long time. Jiuta Wainiqolo's individual magic put the hosts back in the driving seat, with the Toulon winger dancing through three tackles on his way to the line. Graham's red card really ended the game for Scotland. Trying to intercept on his own line, he was too eager and went early. In an offside position, he was the only defender and although he intercepted and cleared, it was brought back for a penalty try and a second yellow. Although the visitors were able to get into the Fijian 22m a few times, the damage was done and now Scotland face another tough World Cup group in 2027. Advertisement Fiji: Rayasi, Ravouvou, Maqala, Tuisova, Wainiqolo; Muntz, Kuruvoli; Mawi, Ikanivere (c), Doge, Nasilasila, Mayanavanua, Tagitagivalu, Canakaivata, Mata. Replacements: Matavesi, Hetet, Tawake, Vocevoce, Tuisue, Wye, Armstrong-Ravula, Botitu. Scotland: Rowe, Graham, Redpath, Jordan, Steyn; Burke, Dobie; Sutherland, Ashman, Millar Mills, Sykes, Gilchrist, Ritchie, Darge (c), M Fagerson. Replacements: Turner, Hepburn, Hurd, Williamson, Bayliss, Horne, Hastings, Smith. Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Scotland suffer costly loss to Fiji in Suva
Fiji: 29 (15) Tries: Ikanivere, Ravouvou, Wainiqolo, Penalty Try Cons: Muntz 2 Pens: MuntzScotland: 14 (7) Tries: Rowe, Jordan Cons: Burke 2 Darcy Graham was sent off as Scotland suffered a bruising loss to four-try Fiji in Suva, with their hopes of getting a favourable World Cup draw seriously scoring after only three minutes, the Scots spent most of the game on the back foot, conceding penalty after was sin-binned in the first half for tackling a player before he had the ball and saw red after a second yellow-card infringement, which also resulted in a penalty loss to Fiji, ranked ninth in the world, will cost Scotland world rankings points and likely push them outside the top six when the World Cup draw is made in December. Taking on Fiji in their own back yard was never going to be an easy feat, but Scotland got off to the best possible start as Graham put Kyle Rowe through a gap with the full-back scoring after only three was about as good as it got for the visitors. Marched back by repeated infringements and ferocious ball-carrying, hooker Ewan Ashman was binned and Caleb Muntz kicked a final five minutes of the first half were costly. Graham was carded and Fiji scored twice to take the lead at the a Fijian line-out crashed through the Scottish barricades and captain Tevita Ikanivere touched down. Moments later, they had another line-out deep in Scotland's camp but this time they went wide and winger Kalaveti Ravouvou cantered the second-half and again, it was the Scots who drew first blood. Ashman broke and was tap-tackled just short, but the ball was shovelled wide for Tom Jordan to score. Fergus Burke nailed the conversion and the gap was narrowed to one would not be back in point-scoring territory for a long Wainiqolo's individual magic put the hosts back in the driving seat, with the Toulon winger dancing through three tackles on his way to the red card really ended the game for Scotland. Trying to intercept on his own line, he was too eager and went early. In an offside position, he was the only defender and although he intercepted and cleared, it was brought back for a penalty try and a second the visitors were able to get into the Fijian 22m a few times, the damage was done and now Scotland face another tough World Cup group in 2027. Fiji: Rayasi, Ravouvou, Maqala, Tuisova, Wainiqolo; Muntz, Kuruvoli; Mawi, Ikanivere (c), Doge, Nasilasila, Mayanavanua, Tagitagivalu, Canakaivata, Matavesi, Hetet, Tawake, Vocevoce, Tuisue, Wye, Armstrong-Ravula, Rowe, Graham, Redpath, Jordan, Steyn; Burke, Dobie; Sutherland, Ashman, Millar Mills, Sykes, Gilchrist, Ritchie, Darge (c), M Turner, Hepburn, Hurd, Williamson, Bayliss, Horne, Hastings, Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
BBC News
06-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Australia score late try to snatch win over Fiji
Australia 21 (14)Tries: Porecki, McReight, Wilson Cons: Lolesio 2, DonaldsonFiji 18 (5)Tries: Rayasi, Tagitagivalu Cons: Muntz Pens: Muntz 2 Captain Harry Wilson's try one minute from full-time denied Fiji a famous win in Wallabies laboured in their only warm-up fixture for before their first Test against the British and Irish Lions on 19 July in Schmidt's side did little to worry Lions head coach Andy Farrell, as Fiji - seeking their first win in Australia in more than 70 years - fought back from 14-5 down to lead 18-15 heading into the closing by hooker Dave Porecki and flanker Fraser McReight put the hosts in control as half-time debutant Salesi Rayasi, who is a former New Zealand sevens player, with the final play of the half produced a wonderful finish to close the gap.A forward pass from Ben Donaldson ruled out a third score for Australia early in the second half as Schmidt's failed to master a spirited Fiji side.A stunning break by Jiuta Wainiqolo from deep inside his own half set up Lekima Tagitagivalu for a try to put Mick Byrne's side back within striking Caleb Muntz kicked two penalties to put the Pacific Island side on the brink of another win over Australia, following their 22-15 victory at the 2023 Rugby World Wilson showed great strength to ground the ball under enormous pressure to deny the visitors at the death.A further area of concern for Australia was the sight of Noah Lolesio, the likely starting fly-half against the Lions, being carried off on a stretcher after a nasty head injury. Line-ups Australia: Wright; Potter, Suaalii, Ikitau, Jorgensen; Lolesio, McDermott; Slipper, Porecki, Alaalatoa, Frost, Williams, Gleeson, McReight, Wilson (capt).Replacements: Pollard, Bell, Nonggorr, Hooper, Tizzano, White, Donaldson, Rayasi; Ravouvou, Masi, Tuisova, Wainiqolo; Muntz, Kuruvoli; Mawi, Ikanivere (capt), Ravai, Nasilasila, Mayanavanua, Tagitagivalu, Canakaivata, Matavesi, Hetet, Doge, Vocevoce, Tuisue, Baselala, Ravula, Maqala.
RNZ News
17-05-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Drua farewell quartet with win over the Force
Fijian Drua captain Tevita Ikanivere and three other senior players have been farewelled from the side. Photo: Fijian Drua Fijian Drua captain Tevita Ikanivere and three other senior players have been farewelled in style in their last home match for the side in Lautoka on Saturday afternoon. The Drua finally found the rhythm at Churchill Park to claim a big 38-7 win over the Western Force in their Super Rugby Pacific round 14 clash. It was the last home game for Ikanivere, Caleb Muntz, Selesitino Ravutaumada and Isoefo Masi. The four are leaving the club at the end of the Super Rugby season. "Was a great game. I thank the boys for getting the job done," Ikanivere said. "It was a tough one but we finally managed to get it done in the end." Force captain Jeremy Williams said the local side were on fire and just denied them any opportunity to settle down. "I thought we started the first half really well and then they gained that momentum and we couldn't really get it back," Williams told Stan Sport post-game. "We had poor discipline and probably turned the ball over too easily and that's the second week in a row we've done those things. "Against a quality side like the Drua, you're going to pay and we did." Drua head coach Glen Jackson said before the game that the team was focused on getting a win for their fans and the four departing players. The win was a much-needed breather for the Fiji Drua fans, most of whom had started questioning the side's performance after they had not performed up to the fans' expectations, despite some early promises. It also pushed the side up to 10th position, off the bottom of the competition's points standing, with a point advantage over the Highlanders, who lost to the Hurricanes 24-20 in Wellington on Friday night. At the same time, they managed to keep their winning record against the Force at Churchill Park intact, taking their home wins to 10 out of 11 matches. The Force remain at 9th position. The visitors, who thrashed the Drua at home in Perth in round five, started with a bang and scored a converted try just after kick off. It was Sio Tomkinson who got across. Captain Williams had his side on the offence early, when a quickly recycled ball down the blindside gave Henry Robertson the run and his offload, with Tomkinson scoring untouched inside the opening three minutes. The Force went on to dominate much of the opening 30 minutes despite losing Henry Robertson to the sin bin after 17 minutes for a professional foul on rival halfback Philip Baselala. But the hosts hit straight back, with Baselala diving over to score, the conversion tying the game up. Then centre Masi got on the scoreboard, before flyhalf Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula added a penalty, leaving the home side to lead 17-7 at halftime. Number eight and work horse Elia Canakaivata claimed two tries in the second half before Ravutaumada got his name on the scoreboard, as the Drua finished off with a 38-7. Drua will have a bye this coming weekend before flying to Brisbane for their last match against the Reds the following weekend, while the Force play the Waratahs on May 24. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
