Latest Sports news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Fiji Bitter Marist 7's champion Wardens Gold has lost their first game of the Red Rock 7's tournament to the Vanua Levu Giants the Nasolo Young Boys 21-5. Nasolo Young Boys coach and former Flying Fijians Seru R
Powerhouse forward Andrew Amonde returns to captain Paul Treu's Kenya side for the upcoming Japan and Hong Kong 7s. After missing out on the Las Vegas and Wellington 7s through injury, Amonde's return is a big b
Benji Marshall will make his first start for the Blues when they take on the Lions at Ellis Park this Sunday. The star rugby league convert will line up at fullback in a Blues side featuring five changes to the on
Vodafone Fiji 7s rep Osea Kolinisau believes the overall world series title is still in sight. Kolinisau said winning the series depends on the next two tournaments in Japan and Hong Kong. Kolinisau is back at trai
Last week the side won $10,000 at the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament and this week they can claim the Red Rock 7s title and add another $5,000. The Wardens Gold team will be playing without Leo Naikasau, Setefano Ras
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team will come up against two players with links to Fiji in the Japan 7s pool games next weekend. This after Andrew Durutalo and Marcus Satavu were named in the USA side for the next world serie
The Tabadamu rugby side will still field a star studded side even without Joeli Lutumailagi and Setefano Cakau at the Red Rock 7s which kicks off tomorrow. Tabadamu will have the services of former national reps David B
The government is behind the Fiji Rugby Union in trying to get a World Sevens Series leg to Fiji. Minister for Youth and Sports Commander Viliame Naupoto said he wrote to the IRB regarding the World Series. Comm
The Fiji Rugby Union has announced its consortium of sponsors and the naming rights for the next five years. Speaking during the launch of the sponsorship last night FRU Chairman Filimoni Waqabaca said the sponsorsh
The Crusaders are ready to unleash Flying Fijian wing Nemani Nadolo on Super Rugby. Nadolo has been named on the Crusaders bench for Friday night’s match against the Rebels in Melbourne. Coach Todd Blackad
Vodafone Fiji sevens reps Benito Masilevu and Samu Saqiwa have not been cleared of their injuries after medical checks were done this morning. However, Osea Kolinisau has been cleared after being rested following last w
There will be some interesting matches during the pool games of the Red Rock 7s tournament this weekend. However, some of the top teams are not expected to reach the Cup quarterfinals as only the top eight teams from ea
England rugby sevens coach Simon Amor has named four newcomers to his side for the Japan 7s next weekend. 2013 IRB Junior World Championship winning captain, Jack Clifford , Sam Stanley who is also the nephew of former
Daniel Carter has his sights set on turning out for his local rugby club of Southbridge en route to his return to rugby after the All Blacks’ June tests. Carter, who had ankle surgery before Christmas, is currentl
As the Vodafone Fiji 7s squad marches in camp today, Coach Ben Ryan has less than a week to put together a formidable combination for the next World Series leg in Japan. Ryan said there is still lot of work to be do
Stormers captain Jean de Villiers will make his 100th Super Rugby appearance when he leads his team out against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday. De Villiers will become just the second Stormers Super Rugby centurio
"We have the right mix of players". That's the comment form Vodafone Fiji 7s Coach Ben Ryan in relation to the 18 member national training squad. Ryan said these players can do well in Japan and Hong Kong
A change in the midfield seems likely for the Crusaders as they look to rectify their stuttering attack for Friday's Super Rugby match, against the Rebels in Melbourne. The seven time champions have been uninspi
The veteran All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu is returning home from the Blues' tour of South Africa, after failing to overcome his latest calf injury. The Blues and All Blacks centurion sat out last week's loss t
Hurricanes first five eighth Beauden Barrett has come out in support of his coach Mark Hammett, after the side's dreadful start to the Super Rugby season. Hammett has come under fire following the Hurricanes' lo
