South Africa through to semis
A late try by Fourie du Preez and the boot of Handre Pollard sent South Africa into the Rugby World Cup semi‑finals with a tense 23‑19 victory over Wales in a thunderous game at Twickenham. Wales led 13‑12 at
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Nadroga crowned champions
Nadroga have been crowned the champions of provincial rugby after the side successfully defended the HFC Farebrother Sullivan Challenge beating Lautoka 25-15 at Lawaqa Park. Tuiba Batiratu dived over the try-line i
Dusautoir describes McCaw as the best player of his generation
France rugby captain, Thierry Dusautoir is relishing one final Test against New Zealand counterpart Richie McCaw, describing the All Blacks skipper as the “best player of his generation”. The pair have
France captain rubbishes split claims
France rugby captain, Thierry Dusautoir has rubbished reports that there has been a split between coach Philippe Saint‑Andre and his players on the eve of their Rugby World Cup quarter‑final against the All Blacks.
Wallabies coach makes 4 changes for Scotland clash
Stephen Moore and Matt Giteau will become the seventh and eighth Wallabies to reach a century of test caps for Australia when they start in the team's RWC quarterfinal match‑up with Scotland. Teammate Adam As
Final Farebrother challenge to go ahead despite current weather situation
The final challenge of the HFC Bank Farebrother Sullivan Trophy between Lautoka and Nadroga will go ahead despite of the current weather situation. This is the confirmation from the Fiji Rugby Union. Nadroga w
Kuchar remains on top at Fiji Golf International
American Matt Kuchar has control of the lead after round two of the Fiji Golf International. Kuchar fired an even round 72 which included six birdies as blustery conditions continued to dominate play at Natadola Ba
Reports of a rebellion within the French rugby camp
French rugby players are reported to have staged a coup rebellion against their coach, Philippe Saint‑André, less than 48 hours before they face New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal. French medi
Lautoka names team for final Farebrother challenge
Lautoka has named their starting line-up to take on Nadroga in the final challenge of the HFC Bank Farebrother Trophy. Lepani Seduadua will start at fly half while the two centres will be Noa Rabici and Timoci Daud
Golfers battle strong winds at Natadola
Day two of the Fiji Golf International has teed off in Natadola. Matt Kuchar, Alistair Presnell and R.J Caracella are sharing the lead with two over par. Vijay Singh has teed off in the last hour and his even
Parra to start for France against All Blacks
Morgan Parra will start for France in their World Cup quarter‑final clash with the All Blacks on Sunday. Four years ago Parra started the World Cup final at fly‑half, but lasted just 20 minutes before being for
Fiji Army rugby team books quarterfinal spot after thrashing NZ
The Fiji Army rugby team have booked a quarter finals clash against the Australian Army after finishing at the top in their pool in the International Defence Rugby Competition in England. Fiji Army thrashed New Zea
All Blacks make 4 changes for France clash
The All Blacks have made four changes to their starting line up to face France on Sunday, with Wyatt Crockett, Brodie Retallick, Richie McCaw and Julian Savea coming in. The four replace Tony Woodcock, Luke Romano,
Big celebration planned for Ba’s IDC win
Ba town will be in celebration mode on the 31st of this month as the Ba soccer team will celebrate its 24th Courts IDC win. A big celebration is being planned by Ba soccer officials and a float procession is also e
Lautoka expected to give Nadroga a repeat of their Skipper Cup match draw
The Lautoka rugby team are expected to give Nadroga a repeat of their Skipper Cup match draw in July. With Nadroga hoping to end their season on a high note, Lautoka will be looking to give everything to claim the
Flying Fijians coach to appear on a live talkback show today
Vodafone Flying Fijians coach, John McKee will appear on a live talkback on our sister station, Viti FM today. McKee will talk about Fiji’s performance in the Rugby World Cup and his plan to the next tourname
Tanivula is Ben Ryan’s understudy
Telecom Fijiana coach Iliesa Tanivula is Ben Ryan’s understudy. Fiji Rugby Union Chief Executive Officer, Radrodro Tabualevu said part of Ryan’s contract is to prepare a local coach to replace him when
4 NZ coaches left in contention to lift RWC
There are four New Zealand coaches left in contention to lift the Rugby World Cup as the tournament heads into the knockout stages. This includes All Blacks coach Steve Hansen, Wales coach Warren Gatland, Scotland
Vaivai wins gold at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships
Apolonia Vaivai has won a gold medal in the Women’s 69kg weight category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships currently under way in Pune, India. She lifted 88kg in the Snatch and 104kg in the Clea
Read ready to take on France
All Blacks No.8 Kieran Read says the heightened awareness and intent associated with the play‑off stages of the Rugby World Cup is something they are preparing for. Read says they are preparing for the top French