Latest Sports news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
John McKee is the new Flying Fijians coach. The Fiji Rugby Union Board made the announcement last night saying McKee was selected ahead of 24 other applicants who were considered for the position. McKee has been the M
Vodafone Fiji 7s team coach Ben Ryan said he is happy with how things have gone for his team in the last 30 matches of the IRB 7s series. Ryan said they want to continue the success in the Scotland 7s as they have been
The Blues smashed the Reds 44-14 last night to keep their chances of a spot in the Super Rugby playoffs alive. In another clash, the Sharks recovered from their loss to the Highlanders last week by beating the Rebels 22
The first round of pool games for this weekend’s Scotland 7s is special with top teams meeting up early. The Vodafone Fiji 7s will start things off at 9:30pm tomorrow against Argentina followed by Wales versus
Last season’s highest goal scorer, Sanni Issa will play his first match for Amicale FC tomorrow against the Ba soccer team in the OFC Champions league semi-finals. Issa who is a former Ba player did not play in t
The New Zealand Rugby Union said there is simply no room for a Pacific Island team in the new look Super Rugby competition. A sixth South African side, one from Argentina and another yet to be determined team will join
Vodafone Fiji 7s speedster Samisoni Viriviri hopes to continue his try scoring feat in Scotland this weekend. The Scotland 7s is Viriviri’s second last tournament as he will join a French club next month but the
It was a joyful moment for a 17 year old Vilisi Tavui who will be part of the Fiji Pearls that will feature in the Digicel Tri Series Plus One Championship starting next week. Tavui who is a Year 12 student at Lelean
Vodafone Fiji Bati captain Ashton Sims said leading his nation out for the first time this Saturday will be the proudest moment of his 12-year career so far. The Cowboys enforcer will fill the massive hole left
The Fiji Pearls netball team received a timely boast ahead of the Tri Series Plus One Championship after Digicel Fiji today signed a new sponsorship with Netball Fiji worth $30,000. Digicel Fiji Commercial Director
Former Vodafone Fiji Bati fullback and New South Wales superstar Jarryd Hayne might not play again before the State of Origin opener after confirmation he will miss up to three weeks with a shoulder injury. Hayne su
Richie McCaw will make his return to rugby in the number six jersey. The All Blacks captain has been out since round three with a broken thumb, but returns to the Crusaders side to play the Brumbies on Saturday.
Pacific sprint king, Banuve Tabakaucoro's preparation for the Commonwealth Games has been boosted after Digicel signed a three year sponsorship with him which is close to $70,000. Tabakaucoro said he is happy wi
Fiji born Sailosi Tagicakibau will start on the wing for the Stormers when they host the Highlanders this weekend. Also returning to the side is Springboks flanker Schalk Burger while Kurt Coleman will make his firs
Vodafone Fiji Bati rep Tariq Sims said he is fully fit as he eyes a New South Wales debut in the State of Origin after recovering from two broken leg injuries. The injuries have halted his representative ambitions
The Fiji Rugby Union board is now in the process of looking at the contract details of the Vodafone 7s players. FRU board member Baljeet Singh said about 18 to 22 players will be contracted. The contracts will b
Former captain Petero Civoniceva may feature for the Vodafone Fiji Bati to play Samoa this weekend. This is after Wests Tigers winger Taqele Naiyaravoro signed a contract with super rugby side, the New South Wales W
Crusaders skipper Kieran Read has been forced to withdraw from the Super Rugby clash with the Brumbies due to concussion. The All Black number eight has failed to fully recover from the head knock that forced him of
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team will have warm up matches against USA and Canada tomorrow as they will wrap up preparations for the Scotland 7s. Coach Ben Ryan said despite the chilly weather conditions in Glasgow, the si
Wests Tigers wing Taqele Naiyaravoro has switched codes after signing a new contract with the New South Wales Waratahs this afternoon. Naiyaravoro said Waratahs coach Michael Cheika approached him last year. Spe
