Ba out to reclaim champion status
“We are hoping to become the soccer champions this year.” This is the comment made by Ba soccer goalkeeper, Epeli Codro who captained the side in the 5-3 win against Suva in the Pillay Garments Champion
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Fiji Pearls ready to face Silver Ferns
With an hour away from the opening match of the Oceania Netball Tri-Series, Fiji Pearls Captain Mere Neiliko Rabuka is ready to lead the team as they take on the Silver Ferns at the Vodafone Arena. Rabuka said this
Viriviri and Masilevu need fitness to take to the next level
Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan has stated that Samisoni Viriviri and Benito Masilevu will only make the final 12 member team if they meet the fitness level. This comes after their surprise inclusion into the 20 me
Silver Ferns coach says the fittest players were selected
Silver Ferns Coach Waimarama Taumaunu said she has put together the fittest team of players for the Oceania Netball Tri Series. Taumaunu said her players will not let their match against the Fiji Pearls pass by eas
Improve referee standards – Gurjit Singh
Suva soccer coach, Gurjit Singh wants the standard of soccer refereeing to improve if we are to improve the standard of soccer. Singh is claiming the match officials made a mistake in awarding a goal to Ba where th
Silver Ferns Captain honoured to tour Fiji
Silver Ferns Captain, Laura Langman has highlighted that she is honoured and privileged to be one of the players selected to tour Fiji in the Oceania Netball Tri series. Langman said they are excited about the matc
Ba beats Suva in first match of CVC Series
Ba has won the first match of the Pillay Garments Champion vs Champion Series against Suva 5-3 at the ANZ Stadium. Ba took an early lead in the 1st minute of the first half when Shameel Rao scored a
Ba coach attributes win to players’ dedication in training
Ba soccer coach, Shalen Lal has attributed their 5-3 win against Suva in the Pillay Garments Champion vs Champion to the dedication that his players had in training throughout the whole month. Speaking to Fijivilla
Away goals rule to apply in Champion vs Champion Series
The Fiji Football Association has confirmed that the away goals rule will apply in the 2015 Pillay’s Garment Champion vs Champion Series. Fiji FA, CEO, Bob Kumar said the away goals rule will apply as normal
Army wins cup final at Round 1 of the Freight Services Red Rock 7's
Army walked away victorious with a cash prize of $2000 yesterday after they defeated Tabadamu 22 -17 in a thrilling cup final at Round 1 of the Freight Services Red Rock 7's held at Ratu Cakobau Park. The
New Caledonia thumps Vodafone Fiji U17
The Vodafone Fiji Under 17 football side has lost all chances of booking a spot at the OFC Under 17 Championship semi-finals after they were thumped by New Caledonia 5 - 1 yesterday. Fiji’s only goal in the m
Silver Ferns arrive in the country for Oceania Netball Tri- Series
The Silver Ferns arrived in the country this afternoon at the Nadi Airport as only one day remains for the Oceania Netball Tri- Series to start. Netball Fiji, CEO, Wainikiti Bogidrau says the ferns spent the rest o
Ba match to determine entire session – Suva soccer
Suva soccer coach, Gurjeet Singh said their first match of the Pillay’s Garment Champion vs Champion against Ba may determine how the entire series will turn out for them. Speaking to Fijivillage earlier toda
Rabuka to use experience to drive Fiji Pearls
With only 2 days to go for the inaugural Oceania Netball Tri Series to start, Fiji Pearls Captain, Mere Neiliko Rabuka has highlighted that she hopes to use her experience and leadership to drive the Fiji Pearls to a go
We have experience and young players - Lutua
Maria Lutua commonly known as MJ of the Fiji Pearls is ready but knows how tough the Oceania Netball Tri- Series will be for all the three teams next week. Lutua said it is a good feeling to have one of the top Net
Viriviri and Masilevu named in 20 member squad
Former Vodafone Fiji 7s players Benito Masilevu and speed merchant Samisoni Viriviri have forced their way back into the 20 member squad being named today. Also making their return into the squad is Manu Laqai, Sit
Pillay Garments boost Suva vs Ba match with $27,000
The Pillay Garments Champion versus Champion Series between Suva and Ba received a major boost today as Pillay Garments owner Narendra Pillay gave $27,000 for the Series. Fiji Football Association President Rajesh
Samo to play for Rebels in Super Rugby
Radike Samo will return to Australian rugby after joining the Melbourne Rebels for the upcoming Super Rugby season. 38-year-old Samo who made 23 Test appearances for the Wallabies was a key member of the Reds squad
Mitchell hopes to deliver best ever performance
Fiji Pearls veteran goal shooter Taraima Rara-Mitchell has highlighted that she hopes to deliver her best performance ever when they meet the Silver Ferns and Samoa in the Oceania Netball Tri-Series next week. Spea
Naikataci named in French provisional squad
France has included uncapped Fiji born Clermont winger Noa Nakaitaci in a provisional 31-man squad for the Six Nations. Fiji born Nakaitaci, who was part of the tour to New Zealand in 2013, did not play in a test b