Fiji

As if England's Pool A wasn't tough enough, the 'group of death' just had its' status well and truly reinforced.

Fiji retained their status as Pacific Nations Cup Champions with a thrilling 39-29 victory over rivals Samoa in Canada last night.

The Bayleys Fiji Coral Coast Sevens will now take place in January 2016 instead of October this year due to renovation work at Lawaqa Park.

The world watched last week as the All Blacks made the 2,000 mile journey to Apia, Samoa, where they took part in a historic test against a nation which has had such a prolific bearing on the fortunes of New Zealand rugby.

England's opening World Cup opponents Fiji will conclude their preparations for the tournament by tackling Canada at the Twickenham Stoop.

Tony Thorpe, formerly of the Brumbies, was unveiled as Fiji Rugby’s new General Manager recently.

Bath have announced the signing of Fiji international scrum-half Niko Matawalu from Glasgow Warriors.

There is plenty of rugby union for fans around the world to debate this coming weekend. Talking Rugby Union have shared several articles this week, centred on Stuart Lancaster and his England team.

The November Autumn Internationals Round 3 saw some close matches with the damp conditions keeping the scores close in most games.

Former Gloucester back-row forward Akapusi Qera will captain Fiji in Saturday's Millennium Stadium clash against Wales.

World Club 7s champions, Fijian side Daveta, have named their squad for the Fitness First Central Coast 7s, there they will be competing for the first time.

Players competing in the Bayleys Coral Coast Sevens in November will all head home with a unique memento - a piece of Fiji.

Fijian international legends give their thoughts on Fiji's qualification for Rugby World Cup 2015

Harlequins have announced the signing of Fiji international back Aseli Tikoirotuma on a two-year contract.

There are only two games in the November Internationals Round 5 with the Barbarians playing Fiji, while Wales host the Wallabies. This is a weekend for rugby purists, the ball should do the talking.

The November Autumn Rugby Internationals Round 4 features ten mouth-watering matches including the All Blacks vs Ireland match which is sure to see history made

Rugby is often referred to as a global game, implying its tentacles stretch into every continent. In fact, it is global in appeal but it is far from globally competitive.

New Zealand, Australia and South Africa each recorded their second wins of the summer against northern hemisphere tourists.

Compared to that which played against Wales, it was a different Springbok side which turned out against Fiji today, the world champions seemed to have transformed to their old efficient selves in a space of just six days

With a slightly changed line up, the world champions are going onto their second world cup battle with knowledge that the opposition has it in for them.