Local support spurs on Fiji Bati
The Vodafone Fiji Bati could be excused for already having one eye planted firmly on next year’s World Cup knowing full well their whole country will be on board for the ride. Fiji were a shining light in bot
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Hurricanes aim to be clinical against Sharks
Hurricanes assistant coach Jason Holland says they want to be clinical when they face the Sharks on Sunday. Holland says their win against the Lions last week was a great boost but they will now get ready for a big
Frankie Horne likely back for Springbok 7s team
Springboks Sevens strongman Frankie Horne may make his return to the BlitzBokke after being laid low due to injury. Horne suffered a serious ankle injury when he skippered the South African Sevens Academy side at t
Rawaca rested for Paris and London 7s
Vodafone Fiji 7s robust wing Savenaca Rawaca has been left out and will not feature for the Paris and London 7s. Rawaca who injured his leg in their quarterfinal clash against Kenya in the Hong Kong 7s has been adv
Fiji Bati believes they can cover for Radradra’s loss
The Vodafone Fiji Bati believes they have the ability to cater for the loss of Parramatta star wing Semi Radradra. The former Bati player was controversially selected in the Australian squad for the upcoming test a
Naholo and Banks poised to make Super Rugby returns
Two key components of the Highlanders’ championship-winning Super Rugby backline are poised to make timely returns from injury, though collateral damage sustained while beating the Brumbies is a concern. Wais
Former Police Commander claims Abs were poisoned before 1995 RWC final
A former police commander in South Africa has claimed that the All Blacks were poisoned before the 1995 Rugby World Cup final. Rory Steyn, who was chief bodyguard to Nelson Mandela, has suggested the betting syndic
Fiji 7s team to play warm up matches against England
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team will have a couple of warm up matches against England before they head to the Paris 7s. Team Manager Ropate Kauvesi confirmed this to Fijivillage. Kauvesi said this is to allow overse
Parramatta Eels being stripped off Auckland Nines title
The Parramatta Eels have been stripped off the Auckland Nines title. The Eels have been told they are over the salary cap for 2016 by A$570,000. They will still be able to play for competition points in the re
Korbin Sims faces prospect of missing Pacific Test
Newcastle and Fiji Bati forward Korbin Sims is facing the prospect of missing the Pacific Test after he was cited by the NRL match review committee yesterday morning. Sims was one of three players charged, with Cro
Crusaders can still create best attack without suspended Nemani Nadolo - Mooar
Crusaders assistant coach Brad Mooar says the Crusaders can still create their best attack without suspended Nemani Nadolo. Mooar accept the theory that the Sanzaar judiciary did the Reds a whopping favour by rubbi
Leicester City set for potential $456.2M boost for winning EPL
Leicester City are set for a potential $456.2 million boost for winning the English Premier League title. The sum comprises Premier League prize money, Champions League participation cash, and increased match day r
Fiji starts day one of Oceania Volleyball Championship with impressive wins
The Fiji Mens and Womens Volleyball teams have started their Oceania Volleyball Championship on a high note with impressive wins on day one of the competition. The Mens Fiji White defeated Kiribati with three sets
Zas handed 2 week suspension for dangerous tackle
Stormers winger Leolin Zas has been suspended for two weeks for his dangerous tackle on Bernard Foley. The 20‑year‑old admitted guilt for the challenge which left Foley falling head first into the turf in the W
Radradra speaks on decision to elect adopted country than homeland
Parramatta cult hero Semi Radradra has spoken about his controversial decision to elect for his adopted home nation of Australia rather than his homeland, developing rugby league nation Fiji, saying it was a desire to p
Leicester will be crowned EPL champs if Spurs do not win
The Leicester City squad will all meet up today to watch Tottenham Hotspur’s match away to Chelsea. If Spurs do not win, then Leicester will be crowned Premier League champions for the first time in the club&
Fiji 7s team on Paris mode
It is Paris mode already for the Vodafone Fiji 7s team after French Ambassador to Fiji, Michel Dojokovic hosted them for morning tea today. While addressing the team today, Dojokovic said that the tournament in Fra
All Blacks 7s squad named
The All Blacks Sevens squad for the last two legs of the Sevens World Series in Paris and London have been named. All sixteen players will travel to Europe on Saturday as part of preparations for the Olympic Games
Fiji Athletics launches athletes’ information database
Fiji Athletics has launched a Database that contains almost 4,000 Fiji athletes information. President, Joseph Rodan said the database contains information that they have compiled on all athletes dating back to 196
Fiji White men's and women's Volleyball sides start on a high
The Fiji White men's and women's Volleyball sides have started strongly in the 2016 Oceania Volleyball Championship. The Fiji White men's team won by 3 sets over Kiribati while the Fiji White women'