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Viliame Mata: 'To tick that off would be massive for me'
Gallagher Premiership round seven away to Harlequins on November 29 is the Bears’ debut date ringed in his calendar but who know…
Liam Heagney
19 Oct 2024, 2:10
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Bristol statement: Operation has sidelined new signing Viliame Mata
It was last January when Bristol revealed that the Fijian back-rower would join them for the 2024/25 season from Edinburgh, the Sc…
Liam Heagney
06 Sep 2024, 5:25
Bristol statement: The signing of Viliame Mata
The Pacific Islander is currently playing his eighth season with Edinburgh in the URC, but he is now a confirmed signing for the G…
Liam Heagney
02 Jan 2024, 13:23
Viliame Mata to make Edinburgh milestone against Zebre
Fiji international Viliame Mata will become the first non-Scotland-qualified player to reach 100 Edinburgh appearances when he lin…
PA
21 Oct 2022, 10:54
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Big Bill Mata and the importance of recruitment
The Fijian juggernaut will depart Edinburgh a legend, and an example of looking after your talent.
Jamie Lyall
07 Jan 2024, 14:41
Edinburgh address Bill Mata future amid talk of possible Bristol move
Edinburgh address the future of Bill Mata amid speculation Bristol are poised to move for the Fiji No.8.
Bryn Palmer
13 Dec 2023, 8:59
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Edinburgh could lose Fiji No.8 Bill Mata to Premiership
Bristol Bears are reportedly eyeing the acquisition of Fiji's No.8 sensation, Viliame 'Bill' Mata, from Scottish URC outfit Edinbu…
Ian Cameron
09 Dec 2023, 6:28
Bill Mata to make first start in nine months for Edinburgh
Fijian forward Bill Mata will make his first start in nine months when Edinburgh open their BKT United Rugby Championship season a…
PA
16 Sep 2022, 15:33
Latest on Ritchie, Mata as Edinburgh issue pre-season injury update
Recent URC quarter-finalists Edinburgh have started their pre-season for the 2022/23 campaign and head coach Mike Blair has now pr…
Kim Ekin
20 Jul 2022, 6:14
'I feel truly blessed': Big Bill Mata has extended his Edinburgh contract
Rio Olympics gold medal winner Bill Mata was in demand over the winter as other clubs courted him but the Fijian is staying at Edi…
Online Editors
26 Jan 2021, 7:40
Cotter's warning for Fiji star Mata over potential Edinburgh exit
If Mata does leave Edinburgh, who he joined in 2016, a club in France is the most likely option for the No8.
Chris Jones
23 Dec 2020, 7:16
Edinburgh struggling to keep 'Big Bill' Mata
Edinburgh are struggling to hold on to the services of Fijian No.8 Viliame Mata, who has attracted the interest of clubs in both E…
Ian Cameron
20 Dec 2020, 4:42
Mata: Creating World Cup history would surpass 2016 Rio gold medal
Viliame Mata was part of the Fijian squad that clinched sevens gold at the Rio Olympics but he believes creating RWC history next …
Chris Jones
24 Aug 2019, 4:06
'Big Bill' Mata 'a better player' following Barbarian debut
After making his Barbarians' bow, Big 'Bill' Mata has turned his eyes to the Wallabies at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Online Editors
05 Jun 2019, 12:57
Matavesi makes astonishing claim over Fiji's World Cup prospects
Josh Matavesi has warned Grand Slam champions Wales they face a Fiji team that is ready to shock the sport by winning the World Cu…
Chris Jones
19 Mar 2019, 15:07
Fijian Mata ends speculation over his future
European Player of the Year nominee and Olympic gold medallist, Viliame Mata, has ended speculation over his future. Mata's for…
Online Editors
26 Feb 2019, 7:20
