School dropout to NRL
“I will become a better person.” Those were the words of new find Penrith Panthers flyer Etonia Nabuli to his mum when he was forced to leave school at the age of 17. Speaking to our sister station Viti FM,
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Fiji FA to implement e-ticketing for all games
The Fiji Football Association has announced that it will make a complete transition from cash to electronic ticketing for all its games and events from the 1st of March this year. Fiji FA has chosen Vodafone and Epay t
Nabuli set to take NRL by storm
From a humble hotel porter to possibly the NRL’s most electrifying back in just over 12 months may sound like a fantasy but Fijian born Penrith flyer Etonia Nabuli has the ability to make it a reality. Nabuli who&
Only 2 overseas teams likely for Marist 7s
It is highly likely that there will only be two overseas teams in this year’s Fiji Bitter Marist 7s. Marist Rugby Club President Lawrence Tikaram said New Caledonia and Wellington are the only overseas teams that
Brumbies must expand their game – Larkham
Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham said they will have to lift their performance if they are to maintain where they left off last season and they must expand their Super Rugby game plan accordingly this year. On the way to
Tuwai in doubt for Marist 7s
Lanky Vodafone Fiji 7s team forward Pio Tuwai is in doubt to play for the Westfield Barbarians at the upcoming Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament next month. Tuwai was injured during the USA 7s. Tuwai was instrumental in
Qera voted for player of the year
Vodafone Flying Fijians Captain Akapusi Qera has been voted Fiji’s player of the year by Pacific Islands Players Association (PIPA) for his achievements during 2013. Meanwhile Tonga rugby Captain, Nili Latu has be
FRU trying to host IRB 7s tournament
The Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed that it is working towards bidding for an IRB World 7s tournament to be held in Fiji. This was revealed to Fijivillage by FRU Chairman Filimoni Waqabaca and said they have started
Wardens set sights on Marist 7s
The Wardens 7s team will not set their sights on this year’s Fiji Bitter Marist 7s title but they will try to improve from where they left off last season. Wardens lost to Westfield Barbarians in last year&rsq
Chiefs to open season below strength
The Chiefs look set to open their Super Rugby title defense against the Crusaders in Christchurch next week well below strength. Head coach Dave Rennie said the rest of the group were pretty grumpy after their 31-20 los
Fiji warriors face major setback
The Fiji Warriors side faces a major setback ahead of the Pacific Rugby Cup after Vodafone Fiji Bati centre Ilisavani Jegesa pulled out from the team. This was confirmed to Fijivillage by Fiji National Rugby League
Nadi soccer team without top midfielder
The Nadi Soccer team will be without top mid-fielder Uraia Loki for their National Soccer League clash against Labasa. Nadi Officials have confirmed that Loki is now in Australia but has not taken his International Tran
FRU mends relationship with IRB
The Fiji Rugby Union has assured it’s affiliated Unions that they are beginning to mend their relationship with the International Rugby Board. This was confirmed to Fijivillage by Nadroga Rugby Union President Tik
McCaw to make first appearance against Hurricanes
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will make his first appearance for the Crusaders this season, off the bench in the final pre season game against the Hurricanes this weekend. Coach Todd Blackadder will field an all-A
Westfield Barbarians likely to miss star playmaker
Defending champions Westfield Barbarians is highly likely to be without star playmaker Waisea Nacuqu for the upcoming Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament. The former national 7s player who was instrumental in helping the s
Senior ABs want changes in Super Rugby format
As Super Rugby inches towards another radical makeover, New Zealand's senior players are leading a push to eliminate the popular double round of “derby” games. Despite the fine record by New Zealand team
Cricket Scandal
Six Indian international cricketers, including captain MS Dhoni are facing investigation for their alleged roles in a match fixing scandal. Indian media are reporting Dhoni and Suresh Raina are part of an investigation
Marshall sets sights on No. 15 jersey
New recruit Tom Marshall has set his sights on the Chiefs' hotly contested 15 jersey. The defending Super Rugby champions have a number of options at fullback, including Robbie Robinson, Mils Muliaina, Gareth Anscom
Super Rugby in Australia will lose money
Australian Rugby Union chief executive Bill Pulver has revealed that Super Rugby in Australia will lose money this year but they are putting together plans to address the problem. The Australian Rugby have had a diffic
Rewa confident of facing Ba
Rewa Soccer coach Marika Rodu knows it would be a mammoth task defeating Ba in their home ground in the Fiji-Sun Skipper Tuna National Soccer League. Rodu said over the years Ba has proven to be one of the most consiste