Latest Sports news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Preparations for the start of 2015 Oceania Rugby Junior Trophy Tournament this Friday are on track. Vodafone Fiji under 20 Coach, Salimoni Ravouvou is confident that he has chosen a good mix of players to represent
Local referee Tevita Rokovereni has been appointed by World Rugby to officiate as an Assistant Referee at the 2015/2016 HSBC 7s Series in Wellington. Rokovereni has officiated in World Rugby tournaments including t
Vodafone Fiji Sevens coach, Ben Ryan will make an announcement today on the eligibility of Emori Waqa to play for Fiji in the Dubai and Cape Town sevens. Waqa has represented Sri Lanka in the 7s and 15s code.
The New Zealand government will hold a public memorial service for Jonah Lomu at Eden Park next Monday. Prime Minister John Key expects tens of thousands of people to attend the public memorial service. Key sa
Making a return to the international sevens scene after two years will not be a disadvantage for victorious Nadroga captain, Nemani Nagusa. Nagusa is ready to bring something fresh and positive to a national sevens
Former All Blacks doctor John Mayhew says Jonah Lomu's death was most likely from a blood clot on a lung associated with air travel back to New Zealand after the Rugby World Cup. The former All Blacks doctor an
British singer Elton John has paid a moving tribute to All Blacks great Jonah Lomu at a concert in Wellington. In what may have been his last performance in New Zealand, Elton John dedicated one of his best known s
Argentina paid tribute to Jonah Lomu by donning black No. 11 jerseys during their warm‑up before their match against the Barbarians in London. All Blacks wing Waisake Naholo who played for the Barbarians, sported
Argentina finished their international campaign off in style when they beat the Barbarians 49‑31 at Twickenham this morning. As the scoreline suggests this was an entertaining affair with both sides entering in t
Rafael Pau created history for Rotuma after winning their first ever gold medal during the FMF Chow Games today. Pau won gold in the boys 400m U14 event and settled for silver in the long jump event. The class
The Queen is mourning the loss of Jonah Lomu. Standing outside Lomu's Auckland home, NZ rugby great John Hart said Prime Minister John Key had sent Lomu's wife a message from the Queen. Hart said they&
Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan has named 14 players for the Dubai 7s with the final 12 players to be confirmed before the first pool game against Canada. Forcing their way back into the national sevens side are Na
Eddie Jones, the man who led Japan to its most successful Rugby World Cup this year, has been appointed the new head coach of England. Jones will be the first foreign coach of the England rugby team on a contract t
Avelina Navue of Suva has broken the Under 12 Girls Long Jump record in the 2015 FMF Chow Games She jumped 4.79 metres and broke the previous record by Wilma Cawi of 4.74 metres. After day one, Suva leads the
Ra continues to lead the boys division medal tally in the 2015 FMF Chow Games. Ra is leading with 2 Gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze. The first gold for Ra came from Sitiveni Naduru-coko who won the 1,500 metres un
Eddie Jones will be unveiled as England’s first overseas head coach within the next 48 hours – an historic appointment expected to lead to Chris Robshaw being axed as captain. The 55‑year‑old Austra
The 2015 FMF Chow Games will kick off at the ANZ Stadium at 9 this morning. 1,540 students from 20 schools around the country will be taking part in the two day event. Some students are from Macuata, Rotuma, N
All Blacks captain, Richie McCaw has announced his retirement from professional rugby, saying he will now pursue his passion for flying. The world's most capped international made the announcement at New Zealan
Richie McCaw said he was shocked by the sudden death of Jonah Lomu, a player whose superstar status was quickly rammed home to him on his first All Blacks tour. McCaw, the double World Cup‑winning captain, announ
17 players have put their hands up for selection for the Dubai 7s. Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan believes it will not be an easy decision to make as new players have proved themselves during training. Nemani
