FRU now seeks answers from IRB
The Fiji Rugby Union is now seeking answers from the International Rugby Board on whether it will allow the NZ government to dictate and enforce which players will make the Fiji 15's team to the Rugby World Cup in
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Fiji may boycott NZ/Aust 7s
The Fiji 7s team may not take part in the NZ and Australia 7s IRB tournaments next year if the travel sanctions remain in place. FRU Chairman, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said they have now decided that it is pointless to
Tikoitoga writes to IRB on travel bans
The Digicel Fiji 7s team had a strong comeback with improved performance in the England 7s where Fiji beat Samoa 26-14 and thrashed NZ 42-19 before losing to South Africa in the Cup final this morning. Fiji Rugby Union
South Africa beats Fiji in cup final
The Digicel Fiji 7s team went down to South Africa 24-14 in the cup final of the England 7s. Fiji started on a high in the first half and led 14-10 at halftime with tries to Watisoni Votu and Livai Ikanikoda. But it wa
Fiji to miss Nacagilevu’s services
The Digicel Fiji 7s team will stick to the same line up that beat South Africa 12-7 in their last pool game this morning when they will take on Samoa in the quarter final tonight at 11:20pm. Coach Josateki Savou will m
Coach sticks to same line-up
The Digicel Fiji 7s team will stick to the same line up that beat South Africa 12-7 in their last pool game this morning when they will take on Samoa in the quarter final tonight at 11:20. Coach Josateki Savou will miss
Fiji faces Samoa in the quarter final
The Digicel Fiji 7s team will meet Samoa at 11:20 tonight in the second quarter finals of the London Sevens. Fiji managed to win all their pool games beating South Africa 12-7, Portugal 21-24, and Russia 41-0 to top poo
It was a planned escape - Police
Police have today confirmed that the former Commanding Officer of 3FIR Unit Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara had planned his escape to Tonga. Police Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said they are interviewing certain
Beqa will not wait for Vanua of Rewa
The village of Rukua in Beqa will not wait for the Vanua of Rewa to decide whether to support or oppose the People’s Charter. Beqa is the home of Fiji’s fire walkers and fabulous dive spots and is also a par
People in low lying areas urged to take precaution
The Nadi Weather Office is calling on people living in low lying coastal areas to be on alert this morning as high waves are expected in the next hour. The duty forecaster said a high pressure system to the far southwes
Huge waves affect Coral Coast hotels
Huge waves experienced along the Coral Coast this morning affected some hotels. An assessment by Police revealed that water went into 30 rooms at Shangri La's Fijian Resort. Sea walls have also been damaged. Water
Huge waves surprise Coral Coast villagers
If you live near the coastal areas you need to secure your belongings now as huge waves are expected again later tonight and tomorrow morning during the next high tide. The Nadi Weather Office said the next high tide
Flash flood warning in place for low lying areas
A flash flood warning is now in place for the low lying areas in the country as heavy rain continues. The Nadi Weather Office said people should expect more rain throughout today going into tonight. This is due to
Tongan Govt yet to receive extradition application
Fiji’s extradition application for Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara is expected to be received by the Tongan government by Monday. Ahongalu Fusimalohi, the Special Adviser to the Tongan Prime Minister, said so far the
CCF positive about planned new constitution
The Citizens Constitutional Forum believes there are some good things planned for Fiji's new constitution. Proposals for voting to take place on one day, rather than being spread out over a number of days, have alre
Tonga official says division between Fiji/Tonga EEZ unclear
A Tongan government official now said they are not clear where Fiji's exclusive economic zone ends and where Tonga's zone begins. Fijivillage questioned the Special Adviser to the Tongan Prime Minister, Ahongalu
Signs today that no distress signal was sent by Ratu Tevita
There are indications today that there was no distress signal sent out by the former 3FIR Commanding Officer, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara. Local authorities have today confirmed to Fijivillage that if Ratu Tevita had se
No confirmation yet from Tongan Govt
The Tongan government is still not confirming whether Tongan navy vessel, Savea entered the Fiji waters and picked up former 3FIR Commanding Officer, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara. Fijivillage News questioned the Special
Solicitor General emphasizes that Ratu Tevita will get fair trial
Solicitor General, Christopher Pryde stressed that Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara will receive a fair hearing in the Fiji court as there is no interference into the judiciary by the government. Pryde said from time to
Tonga claims to have carried out simple rescue mission
As Fiji gets ready to file papers to extradite Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara to Fiji, the Tongan government said its Navy carried out a simple rescue mission and there was no deliberate plot to take Ratu Tevita out of Fij