29yr-old record broken at Lautoka Zone
A 29-year-old record has been broken at the 2016 Lautoka Athletics Zone. Tiko Batibasaga of Natabua High School broke the 29‑year‑old Junior Boys Shot Put record with a throw of 14.57 metres. The previous
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Records broken at Lautoka Zone
Another two records has been set at the Lautoka zone which is currently underway at the Natabua High School ground. A new record was set by Francis Kurivitu of Jasper William High School in the Intermediate Girls T
Ryan to select locally-based team for Hong Kong 7s
Vodafone Fiji 7 coach Ben Ryan will select a locally‑based squad for next month’s Hong Kong 7s as they ramp up preparations for the Rio Olympics. Ryan says it was disappointing to lose to South Africa in th
Smith - Folau go head to head
Two of the world's best fullbacks Ben Smith and Israel Folau go head to head in Sydney as the Highlanders clash with the Waratahs tonight. Each of them is brilliant under the high ball, solid defensively, and s
NZ Rugby plays down significance of a net loss for 2015
New Zealand Rugby is playing down the significance of a net loss for 2015. NZR has recorded a loss of $463,000 for the year, with cash reserves for the year closing at $59.1 million. CEO Steve Tew said the los
Fiji Warriors to face Samoa A in World Rugby Pacific Challenge final
The Telecom Fiji Warriors will meet Samoa A in the final of the 2016 World Rugby Pacific Challenge next Monday. Fiji overcame a physical battle with Tonga A to convincingly win 56‑18 in their last round robin mat
Hurricanes coach demands accuracy and maximum effort
Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd demands accuracy and maximum effort against Western Force tonight. The Hurricanes beat the Blues 23‑19 at Eden Park which relieved a bit of pressure on the team. The reputation of
Cowboys thrash Roosters
The records continue to tumble in the Roosters’ miserable start to the season, with the Cowboys thrashing them 40 0 last night in the NRL competition. The three time minor premiers are now 0 3, with two of th
Telecom Fiji Warriors out to continue unbeaten run
The Telecom Fiji Warriors are aiming to continue their unbeaten run when they face Tonga A in the last round of the Pacific Rugby Challenge tonight. Coach Senirusi Seruvakula has highlighted the importance of disci
Rieko Ioane to start for Blues against Reds
All Blacks sevens star Rieko Ioane will get his first start for the Blues in their Super Rugby game against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Saturday night. Ioane, who starred for the All Blacks Sevens earlier th
Koroibete escapes 2 match ban from NRL judiciary
Marika Koroibete has escaped a two match ban from the NRL judiciary. This is after the Melbourne Storm wing had admitted to committing a dangerous throw tackle in Round 2 of the NRL. Koroibete committed the of
2016 Skipper Cup Competition deferred
The Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed that the 2016 Skipper Cup Competition has been deferred from the 2nd of April to the 23rd of April 2016. FRU CEO John O’Connor confirmed that the FRU Board and Management to
2 changes made to Waratahs team for Highlanders clash
Waratahs head coach Daryl Gibson has made two changes to his side that will face the Highlanders this weekend in Sydney. Coming off a bye last weekend the Waratahs will look to get back to winning ways following th
Barcelona, Bayern Munich through to UEFA Champions League quarterfinals
Barcelona and Bayern Munich have both qualified for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League. Barcelona beat Arsenal 3‑1 in the 2nd leg of round 16 while Juventus lost to Bayern Munich 4‑2. Neymar, L
Vakatawa's future remains up in the air
France wing Virimi Vakatawa's future remains up in the air after this year's Olympic Games, but Racing 92 would welcome his return. Vakatawa played for Racing 92 from 2010 to 2014 before leaving the Top 14
Ryder to feature for Tokatoka Westfield Babas at Martintar 7s
Former national sevens playmaker William Ryder will be chasing his dream of a comeback when he runs out with the Tokatoka Westfield Babas at the 3rd Martintar 7s this weekend. Ryder has been under the guidance of B
Asofa-Solomona could play for Hurricanes after secret talks with NZ Rugby
One of rugby league's brightest prospects, Kiwi forward Nelson Asofa‑Solomona, could be on his way to the Hurricanes after reportedly holding secret talks with New Zealand Rugby. Brisbane's Courier‑Mail
Evans to lead the charge for Roosters against Cowboys
The Roosters came out of the blocks gun ablaze in Canberra last week, with front‑rowers Kane Evans and Dylan Napa leading the charge. Tonight, the North Queensland Cowboys will try and avoid the big Roosters forw
West Indies beat England by 6 wickets
Chris Gayle's brutal unbeaten century sent England to a six‑wicket defeat by West Indies in their opening match of the World Twenty20 in Mumbai. Gayle struck 11 sixes in his 47‑ball hundred, the joint‑thi
Rabeni to be laid to rest on Saturday
“He is one of the players that the forwards always look to in a match.” Those were the words of Alivereti Mocelutu, one of the players who played with the late Seru Rabeni in the national side in the 20