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South Africa made it two wins out of two in the defence of its World Cup crown with a comfortable 49-3 victory over a misfiring Fiji in Wellington last night. The Springboks showed a steely grit, and no little flair, in
The Flying Fijians were brought to earth in Wellington last night after the defending champions South Africa thumped them 49-3. In the first half, the teams had been locked at 3 all after South Africa’s Frans Stey
Play with pride and dignity in upholding and shouldering the National Flag to the highest standards. Those were the words that were delivered to the Flying Fijians team ahead of the second Rugby World Cup pool game a
Flying Fijians coach Sam Domoni Jnr said his team would not be daunted by the reigning world champions in Wellington this evening. Fiji go head to head with South Africa in this weekend's much anticipated Pool D hi
There’s an expectation or sense in every single member of the Flying Fijians that they will do something special against the Springboks tomorrow. Fiji will have the chance to rewrite the ending of their last encou
Fiji's foreign reserves continue to increase however the Reserve Bank said that the economic activity remains uneven across the key industries in Fiji. In its August economic review, the RBF said while tourism activ
“It is about matching strength with strength”. Those were the words of Flying Fijians coach Samu Domoni Junior in naming one of his powerful line up to take on the Springboks tomorrow. The Fiji coaching
Flying Fijians head coach, Samu Domoni Jnr have made three changes to his starting line-up that will take on the Springboks on Saturday. Domoni has stuck to the same backline that beat Namibia 49-25 but in the forwards,
The Attorney General and Tourism Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the increased growth in tourism numbers in particular from Australia and NZ is a testimony that Fiji is a safe, attractive and peaceful holiday destinati
The Suva City Council is now planning something special for the Rugby World Cup tournament. Special Administrator Chandu Umaria said he is looking at setting up big screens for particular games. Umaria said this is
The Fiji Court of Appeal today upheld the decision of the Suva High Court in 2008 for former Minister, Marieta Rigamoto and her husband, Robert Rigamoto to pay their $1.5 million loan with interest. The Appellants Rober
Two people are now in police custody for two separate cases of alleged rape in the Western Division. A 14-year-old boy was arrested by Police in Nadi for allegedly raping a four-year-old girl. The alleged incident occu
A student is dead while some others are injured after a bus accident in Taveuni yesterday afternoon. An eyewitness told Fijivillage the incident happened after 3pm when the bus was on its way to drop school students. T
The latest developments in the country have surprised 13 Canadian investors currently touring the country. Trade commissioner to America, Jitendra Singh revealed many of them have never been in the country for the past
Fiji athlete Leslie Copeland is expected to be disciplined after his unruly behaviour during and after the recent Pacific Games. Fijivillage has received confirmation that Copeland was allegedly drunk in the Games Villa
The prosecution in the money laundering case of former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry maintained that Chaudhry allegedly failed to declare the AUD$1.5 million in Fiji which was given to him in India. Queens Counsel Cl
ANZ Banking Group is now reviewing the Essential National Industries and Designated Corporations decree after being listed as a designated corporation under the decree. ANZ CEO Norman Wilson said the bank respects and c
Defending Rugby World Cup, champion South Africa started their campaign with a close 17-16 win against Wales last night. Being grouped in a “Pool of Death”, the Springboks had to rely on a 65th minute try fr
The efforts of a father of five who saved the lives of 60 passengers will be rewarded tomorrow when he is awarded the NFA Bravery Award. Nacanieli Natadra who has been a bus driver for the past 10 years was on his way t
Having a focused and consistent second half is what the Flying Fijians are looking at improving on ahead of their upcoming game against the World Champions South Africa next week. Captain Deacon Manu said simple mistake
