Sports

Latest Sports news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.

Latest Sports

51,430 articles
Sports

FRU AGM postponed

The Fiji Rugby Union Annual General Meeting that was supposed to be held tomorrow has been postponed to a later date. FRU said this is to allow the completion of the Skipper Cup rounds. But when asked last week

1 min read
Sports

Fiji born named on New South Wales Waratahs bench

Fijian born and new Waratahs recruit Taqele Nayaravoro is poised to make a sudden Super Rugby debut against the Lions this Sunday after being named on the New South Wales Waratahs bench. The former Suva Grammar Scho

1 min read
Sports

Nadroga names powerful side for Suva clash

Two Vodafone Flying Fijians forwards have been named by Nadroga coach Esala Nauga to start against Suva tomorrow. Captain Rupeni Nasiga and Nemani Nagusa will lead the forwards which also includes former Vodafone Fi

1 min read
Sports

Matawalu and Nakarawa named for Glasgow Warriors

Vodafone Fiji Flying Fijians Nikola Matawalu and Leone Nakarawa have both been named on the bench for the Glasgow Warriors to face Munster at home in the PRO 12 semifinals tomorrow. Glasgow Warriors have won their l

1 min read
Sports

Ralulu looked at as possible playmaker

Jonetani Ralulu may take up the first five eighth position of the Vodafone Flying Fijians for the upcoming test matches after the unavailability of Seremaia Bai. Flying Fijians coach John McKee said he will closely

1 min read
Sports

Former national rugby rep passes away

Former Fiji 15s and Sevens rep Sela Gutugutuwai has passed away. Gutugutuwai who hails from Nakasaleka, Kadavu passed away in Sydney yesterday afternoon after a short illness. Gutugutuwai represented Suva and Ar

1 min read
Sports

Vosawai named in Italian squad

Former Suva Grammar School student Manoa Vosawai may play for the Italian side that will face the Vodafone Flying Fijians at the ANZ Stadium next month. This comes after the 30-year-old was named in the 30 member It

1 min read
Sports

Manueli Tulo eyes Commonwealth Games spot

Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship gold medalist Manueli Tulo is back in the frame and is highly likely to secure a spot in the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Tulo has been out of the sport for two yea

1 min read
Sports

Nadolo to start against Sharks

Vodafone Flying Fijians wing Nemani Nadolo has been named in the Crusaders starting line up to face the Sharks this Saturday. Nadolo has been impressive for the Crusaders and is the equal second leading try scorer i

1 min read
Sports

Akapusi Qera to captain Vodafone Flying Fijians

Akapusi Qera will captain the Vodafone Flying Fijians side for the test matches next month. This has been confirmed by coach John McKee. McKee said Qera will lead the side and he hopes the former Suva Grammar School s

1 min read
Sports

Nadroga to field best possible team

Nadroga will field their best possible side to play Suva this weekend in round six of the Skipper Cup Competition. Last year both teams played in the final where Nadroga won 21-12. Nadroga rugby President Tiko Matawal

1 min read
Sports

Dratabu Village celebrates Viriviri’s achievements

The village of Dratabu, in Nadi is currently celebrating the achievements of Samisoni Viriviri who created history by becoming the first Fiji 7s player to win the IRB 7s Player of the Year Award. Speaking to our sister

1 min read
Sports

Suva-Nadroga match a double header

The Skipper Cup rugby match between Suva and Nadroga this Saturday will be a double header as the two sides will also battle for the Dan Lobendahn Challenge Cup.  Last year the two sides met in the final of the

1 min read
Sports

Suva serious about Skipper Cup match against Nadroga

The Suva Rugby Union is serious about their Skipper Cup match against Nadroga this weekend as the Committee has decided there will be no club games because they want to support the capital city side in Sigatoka. Nadroga

1 min read
Sports

Koroisau to start for Rabbitohs

Vodafone Fiji Bati hooker Apisai Koroisau will be starting again for the South Sydney Rabbitohs when they face Sisa Waqa and the Melbourne Storm this Friday. Koroisau showed his abilities in previous games and is playin

1 min read
Sports

All Blacks to play USA in Chicago this year

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said they're looking forward to creating history when New Zealand play the United States in Chicago later this year. The one off test has been confirmed for November the 2nd at the 61 t

1 min read
Sports

I believe in Viriviri - Flying Fijians coach

Vodafone Flying Fijians coach John McKee believes Samisoni Viriviri is an exciting player. McKee has named the IRB Player of the Year in his training squad to prepare for the June test matches. McKee says Viriviri has

1 min read
Sports

Sonny Bill Williams named in Roosters line-up

Sydney Roosters second row Sonny Bill Williams has been named at playmaker to face the North Queensland Cowboys this weekend. This comes after Mitchell Pearce is serving an one match suspension while James Maloney shif

1 min read
Sports

Lutua new brand ambassador for Digicel Fiji

Fiji Pearls player Maria Josephine Lutua is the new brand ambassador for Digicel Fiji after signing a two year contract today. 25 year old Lutua joins Digicel brand ambassadors Banuve Tabakaucoro, Iliesa Delana, Set

1 min read
Sports

Radradra still the top try scorer in NRL

Vodafone Fiji Bati winger Semi Radradra is still the top try scorer in the NRL after round nine. Radradra scored his 11th try for the Paramatta Eels last night as they defeated the Cronulla Sharks 42-24. Eels ca

1 min read