Samoa and Tonga draw in PNC match
Samoa and Tonga kicked off their Pacific Nations Cup campaign with an 18-all draw. It was hard to separate the two teams and the result was a fair reflection on the match. However, the more experienced Samoan
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Pearls retain Pacific Netball Series title
The Fiji Pearls have retained the Pacific Netball Series title after a hard fought 45-43 win over Samoa yesterday. The win also sees Fiji qualify for the World Championship in Australia next year as they remain unb
Tavua upsets Suva in Skipper Cup
Tavua caused the biggest upset of the Skipper Cup today beating Suva 15-12. Playing at home Tavua defied all odds to win the match. In the other results, Northland beat Vatukoula 3-nil, Nadi beat Tailevu 27-16
Fiji U20 loses to France in JWC
The Vodafone Fiji Under-20 rugby side lost their second match of the Junior World Championship to France by 37-5. Fiji conceded a red card, a yellow card and a penalty try. Fiji’s next game is against Ir
Fiji Pearls a game away from retaining title
The Fiji Pearls are just a game away from retaining their Pacific Netball Series title after beating Cook Island 53-40 last night. Coach Julie Hoornweg said she is happy with the overall performance of the team and
Nadroga remain unbeaten after downing Naitasiri
The Nadroga rugby side continued their unbeaten run in the Skipper Cup competition after beating Naitasiri 15-11 at Lawaqa Park last night. Meanwhile, Vodafone Fiji 7s forward Semi Kunatani will start on the wing f
Hayne’s performance lifts Eels to victory
Former Fiji Bati and Eels fullback Jarryd Hayne continued his impressive form as he scored a try to help his side secure a scrappy 18-16 win against the Queensland Cowboys last night. In another match last night, t
Mckee impressed with Saulo and Nagusa
Vodafone Flying Fijians coach John McKee believes local based player Manasa Saulo has matured in his role as a tight head prop. Saulo and Nemani Nagusa are the only local based players named to start against Italy
Brazilian surfer wins 2014 Fiji Pro
Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina has won the 2014 Fiji Pro this morning. The win also sees Medina reclaim surf’s world number one ranking. The 20 year old secured his second win from just five starts in 2
World No.1 surfer loses in quarter-final
A new champion will be crowned in the Fiji Pro this weekend after defending champion and world number one Kelly Slater lost in the quarter-final yesterday. The US surfer lost to Tahiti’s Michel Bourez in the
Flying Fijians work hard on discipline
Discipline is one area the Vodafone Flying Fijians have been working hard on for the past two weeks because this is the area that cost them the game against Italy last year. Last year Fiji copped five yellow cards
Under 20 Captain ruled out of French clash
The Vodafone Fiji Under 20 rugby side’s captain Akuila Tabualevu has been ruled out of today’s match against France in the Junior World Championship in New Zealand. Tabualevu was injured in the first ma
Fiji Pearls record their third win
The Fiji Pearls have recorded their third win in the Pacific Netball Series after beating Papua New Guinea 59-49 yesterday. Fiji will play Cook Islands at 4:45pm today in the second round of matches before playing
Vosawai to start at No.8 for Italy against Flying Fijians
Fiji born Manoa Vosawai has been named to start at number eight for Italy this Saturday against the Flying Fijians. The 30 year old 110kg forward will earn his 15th test cap this weekend after making his debut in 2
We need to utilize our experienced players - Tikoirotuma
"We need to utilize our experienced players.” That’s the word of Chiefs winger and Vodafone Flying Fijians utility backline Asaeli Tikoirotuma as they prepare to take on Italy this Saturday. T
Sevens star to debut for Springboks
South Africa Sevens star Cornal Hendricks will make his Test debut for the Springboks against the World 15s on Sunday morning. The speedy Hendricks is the only newcomer in the team as Springbok Coach Heyneke Meyer
IRB still investigating Warriors for misconduct
The International Rugby Board is still carrying out its investigations into the alleged incident involving the Telecom Fiji Warriors during the Pacific Rugby Cup competition three months ago in Australia. IRB Regio
Rauluni impressed with commitment shown by players
Former Vodafone Flying Fijians skipper Mosese Rauluni is impressed with the level of commitment shown by the players. Rauluni who will always be remembered for leading Fiji to the quarter finals of the 2007 Rugby W
Dusautoir out of Aussie tests
The France rugby side will start their three-test series against Australia without captain Thierry Dusautoir. Coach Philippe Saint-Andre has decided to rest him after he was involved in the French Top 14 final at t
Nadolo may take up kicking responsibilities
Vodafone Flying Fijians center and Crusaders wing, Nemani Nadolo is likely to take up the kicking responsibilities in the test match against Italy this weekend. Flying Fijians backline coach Andre Bell said th