Fiji in brilliant form
Wing Vereniki Goneva became the first Fijian player to score four tries in the Rugby World Cup after the Flying Fijians beat Namibia 49-25 in a highly entertaining Rugby World Cup match yesterday. The brave Namibians ca
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Goneva’s 4 try blitz helps Fiji win
The Flying Fijians have opened their Rugby World Cup campaign with a winning statement beating Namibia 49-25. Winger, Vereniki Goneva is the first player in this tournament to cross the try line on 4 occasions and also
Flying Fijians determined
Flying Fijians are determined not to become the first Rugby World Cup scalp for outsiders Namibia when the teams clash at Rotorua International Stadium this afternoon. Namibia's 0-11 record in the tournament makes t
Players have to be in RWC mindset - Tabua
The mind and body should be ready for the task ahead. Those are the words of Fiji’s 2007 World Cup coach Ilivasi Tabua as less than four hours remain for the Rugby World Cup to kick off in NZ. Tabua has played i
It is play mode now - Tabua
It's play mode now for the 20 teams taking part in the 2011 Rugby World Cup tournament. Those are the words of Fiji's 2007 World Cup coach Ilivasi Tabua as just hours remain for the World Cup to kick off in NZ.
2011 RWC set to kickoff tonight
The day has come for 20 rugby nations to finally put years of preparation into action as the 2011 Rugby World Cup kicks off tonight at 8.30pm. For hosts New Zealand who were the inaugural champion in the first RWC in
Poll result is the voice of the Fiji people
The Lowy Institute in Australia which has released the independent opinion poll results on Fiji said the result is the voice of the people of Fiji. The opinion poll said Fiji’s Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bain
Fiji’s suspension from Forum should end now - Tong
It's the final day of the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum in Auckland today where there will be a push by some Pacific leaders to get Fiji readmitted in the Forum. The Leaders Retreat today will see the presentation
Team Fiji bags 3 more gold medals
Team Fiji won three more gold medals last night in the Pacific Games however Fiji has slipped on the medal tally to fourth position with 27 gold, 33 silver and 35 bronze medals. Leslie Copeland won gold in the Mens Jave
Opinion poll suggests strong support for Bainimarama
An opinion poll said Fiji's Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama, has an approval rating of more than two thirds. The poll by the Australian think tank, the Lowy institute, was conducted on the main islan
We are on track
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the elections preparations are on track for Fiji and we will go to the polls in September 2014.
Banuve reigns
Sprint King Banuve Tabakaucoro has become the fastest man in the Pacific after winning gold in the men’s 100m finals last night. Tabakaucoro clocked a time of 10.52 seconds. This is the fastest time in the 2011
Banuve into final, on track for gold
Fiji’s Sprint King Banuve Tabakaucoro is on course to become the fastest man in the Pacific Games after winning his 100 metre semifinal with a time of 10.91 seconds. His biggest rival will be from the PNG athletes
Banuve eyes fastest man title
Sprint King Banuve Tabakaucoro is eyeing the fastest man title in the 100 metre semifinals of the Pacific Games this afternoon. Tabakaucoro clocked a time of 11.02 seconds in the heats with his closest threat being Papu
People of NZ have no idea about Pacific Islands Leaders Forum
As the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum kicks off in Auckland today, what do the people of New Zealand think about it? Well many people do not even know that the Pacific Forum will be held in their country this week. Alth
3 more gold for Team Fiji
Team Fiji has bagged another three gold medals at the Pacific Games yesterday afternoon thanks to weightlifting’s Manueli Tulo. Tulo won gold in three categories: the 150kg snatch, as well as in the 126kg clean an
Who will be the Pacific Forum Secretary General?
The Pacific Islands Leaders Forum begins in Auckland tomorrow and one of the items on the agenda is the position of the Forum Secretary General. Current Secretary General, Tuiloma Slade's first three year term comes
Concerns raised on pirate DVD outlets
The copyright holder of one of the biggest Bollywood movies for this year is expected to approach the Police Force today to strictly enforce the Copyright Decree and take the pirate DVD outlets to task. SPR Managing
Jaywalking operations move to the West
As the Central Division tackles one of its biggest problems - Jaywalking, the Sugar City is following step and ensuring that there is no reason for jaywalking. So far, LTA along with Police have been out in force in the
Many celebrate Fathers Day
Today many around the country were celebrating Fathers Day, a time where they will be showing gratitude and love towards their Fathers, their hero, their guide and their friend. For some it will be a quiet father’