Latest Sports news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The All Blacks have named eight debutants for their upcoming Test against Japan in Tokyo. Auckland's flanker Dalton Papali'i has been named to start in the No.7 jersey with Wellington's midfielder Matt
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the expansion of the FIFA World Cup from 32 to 48 teams could be brought forward from 2026 to 2022. The change would require Qatar to share 2022 hosting duties with other countr
A new Head Coach for the Fiji Airways Fijiana will be made known next week. Fiji Rugby Union told Fijivillage that they had received quite a number of applications for the position. FRU says that Alivereti Dov
Next Tuesday's Melbourne Cup field could be in for a significant shake‑up this Saturday with two horses that have yet to even pass the first ballot conditions for the race, set to make bold 11th‑hour bids to sec
The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s Team are aware of the of the kind of physicality that Kenya, Scotland and France will bring into the first round of 2018/2019 HSBC sevens series later this month. The three team are
The All Blacks have revealed their new jersey, returning to the traditional white collar. At an Adidas event in Tokyo, the All Blacks modelled the new kit, which they'll wear against Japan this Saturday, and th
Blues coach Tana Umaga is welcoming the return of Ma'a Nonu to his side, with the World Cup winning ex‑All Black linking up with his former mentor next season. 36 year old Nonu will rejoin the Blues in 2
Arsenal will face Blackpool in a Carabao Cup match this morning. Chelsea will face Derby County while West Ham will face Tottenham. All matches will be played at 7.45am today. Crystal Palace will face Mid
Waisake Naholo and Tevita Nabura have been included in the Highlanders squad for the 2019 Super Rugby season. The Highlanders will also welcome first‑five eighth Marty Banks for the 2019 Super Rugby season.
Pay TV, Sky Pacific will show live coverage of seven Autumn International Tests next month. CEO, Mike Greig says they will show the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians versus Scotland Test at 3.30am next Sunday.
Two players with links to Fiji have been chosen for the Hurricanes squad. They are Salesi Rayasi and Isaia Walker Leawere. New Zealand Sevens player Salesi Rayasi is one of six new faces added to the Hurricane
Tries from All Blacks players, Beauden Barrett and Brodie Retallick have been included in the four finalists for the International Rugby Players Try of the Year award. The All Blacks tries began with turnovers deep
UFC President Dana White says that Boxer Floyd Mayweather should step into the octagon to face Khabib Nurmagomedov in a real fight. UFC lightweight champion Nurmagomedov has suggested he could follow in Conor
With just over a week away from their first November Tour Test, the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians side will go into their first test with a good mix of players from international and local clubs. The selection of 8 p
All Blacks Assistant Coach Ian Foster says despite Jordie Barrett’s recent exile from the All Blacks' first choice side, Barrett is still a key feature in the plans of coach Steve Hansen. .resp-contain
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces has accepted the challenge from the Fiji Police Force ahead of next month’s Sukuna Bowl Challenge. RFMF Commander Rear Admiral Viliame Naupoto says it has always been a ch
British media have already begun talking up their sides' chances against the All Blacks, with Steve Hansen's side to face off with England and Ireland next month. Having beaten Australia 37‑20 last weeken
Fiji Bati player and Pramatta Eels sensation Jarryd Hayne could be looking for a new team in 2019 but it might not be in Australia. Hayne has been waiting for a new contract with the Eels but with just days before
England’s injury troubles have deepened with lock Courtney Lawes ruled out of Saturday's Test against South Africa due to a back problem. Lawes left the squad's Portugal training camp last Friday to r
British media have already begun talking up their side’s chances against the All Blacks, with Steve Hansen's side to face off with England and Ireland next month. Having beaten Australia 37‑20 last week
