CvC dates confirmed
The Fiji Football Association has decided on a date for the 2016 Pillay Garments Champion versus Champion series which will be played between Nadi and Suva. CEO, Bob Kumar says the first leg will be played on the 1
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Lutua to debut for Yorkshire Jets
Fiji Pearls vice‑captain, Maria Lutua is settling into her new training group ahead of her debut for the English Superleague club Yorkshire Jets. Lutua played a warm‑up match against regional rivals Manchester
Haumono labels Sonny Bill as a soft target
Australian heavyweight boxer Solomon Haumono has labelled Sonny Bill Williams as a soft target and challenged former world champion Danny Green to fight him instead. Green who is a four‑time world champion in the
High number of senior staff leaving Fiji Rugby a concern - World Rugby
World Rugby says the high number of senior staff leaving the Fiji Rugby Union is a cause for concern. Radrodro Tabulevu announced his resignation as Fiji Rugby CEO last month after just 15 months in the job. H
NZ Rugby Union to trial six point tries and two point conversions in Mitre 10 Cup 2016
The New Zealand Rugby Union has confirmed it will trial six point tries and two point conversions in next year's Mitre 10 Cup. North Harbour coach Steve Jackson says it should mean more attacking rugby. Ja
Committee appointed to investigate cancellation of Qica/Taumoepeau fight
The Boxing Commission of Fiji has appointed a two member committee to investigate why there was a last minute cancellation in the heavyweight title boxing clash between current champion Petero Qica and Napoleon Taumoepe
Alama Ieremia appointed as Head Coach of Manu Samoa
Alama Ieremia has been appointed as the new Director of Coaching and Head Coach of Manu Samoa. The former Samoa and All Blacks midfielder was confirmed in the role at a Samoa Rugby Union Board meeting last night, r
Jaguares can win the Super Rugby competition next year - Pulver
Australian Rugby Union boss Bill Pulver says the Jaguares can win the Super Rugby competition next year. The Jaguares are the new Argentine super rugby team. Pulver says they have a lot of test players and wil
Masirewa signs with Western Force ahead of 2016 Super Rugby season
Fiji born and Manawatu Turbos wing Semisi Masirewa has signed a contract with the Western Force ahead of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Masirewa was one of the ITM Cup’s leading tackle busters and line breakers
Djokovic and Williams named in men's and women's world champions
Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams have been named the men's and women's world champions for 2015 by the International Tennis Federation. Djokovic ended the year as men's world number one for the fourth
Yato believes he has what it takes to play for national 7s side
Vodafone Flying Fijians back row Peceli Yato believes he has what it takes to play for the national 7s side in the World Sevens Series and the Rio Olympics next year. Speaking from Clermont this morning, Yato
Fifa president and UEFA counterpart banned for 8 years
Fifa president Sepp Blatter and Uefa counterpart Michel Platini have been banned for eight years from all football‑related activity following an ethics investigation. The bans come into force immediately and effe
Copeland aims to qualify for Rio Olympics by July next year
Fiji’s javelin champion, Leslie Copeland has till the 11th of July next year to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics. The qualifying distance is 83 metres while Copeland’s best throw is 80.45m. From J
Arsenal beats Manchester City
Arsenal moved to within two points of surprise Premier League leaders Leicester City with a victory over Manchester City this morning. Arsenal beat Manchester City 2-1. This means that Arsenal remains in secon
Radradra comes out on top in NRL’s best wingers
As the NRL count down to the kick‑off of the 2016 Telstra Premiership season, it looks at the best wingers in the competition. There are plenty of men with speed to burn down either flank running around in the NR
Hammet to coach Sunwolves
Japan's new Super Rugby franchise, the Sunwolves, will be coached by former Hurricanes boss Mark Hammett. The team's squad, kit and head coach were revealed at a press conference in Tokyo yesterday. As
2 secondary schools from Nadroga confirm participation in Coral Coast 7s
Two secondary schools from Nadroga have confirmed their participation for the Schools 7s competition in the Bailey’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s next month. The two schools are Nasi-kawa Vision College and Cuvu Colle
Glasgow Warriors wants Naiyaravoro to remain
The possibility of Taqele Naiyaravoro heading back to Australia after only a season with Glasgow Warriors has been played down by coach Gregor Townsend. The wing has made a big impression for the Pro12 side since a
Fury apologizes at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards
Tyson Fury, the boxer at the centre of controversy over comments about women and homosexuals, made an apology at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards in Belfast. An audience of 7,500 applauded after world
Jarryd Hayne may feature in soccer match against Liverpool Legends
Jarryd Hayne is set to try his hand at another sport, being lined up to play in a football match against his favourite club Liverpool. Organisers of a match between the Liverpool Legends and Australian Legends in S