Boxers clash for dominance
Boxers, Winston Hill and Veresiko Severio recorded their second win during the revival of the amateur boxing at the National Fitness Centre in Laucala last night. Hill who is from the USP boxing club won the match a
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Crucial goal seals Ba win
Ba soccer midfielder Ronil Kumar scored a crucial goal for the Men-In-Black to beat Navua 1-nil in the Fiji Sun Skipper Tuna National Soccer League match yesterday at Govind Park. Both teams were locked nil-all at h
Blues lose to Hurricanes
Former Kiwis captain, Benji Marshall’s first game of rugby for the Blues has ended in defeat. The Blues went down 38-35 to the Hurricanes in a preseason game this afternoon. The Hurricanes raced out to a 1
Blitzbokke lose top wing
The leading South African try scorer from the USA Sevens, Seabelo Senatla has been ruled out of the New Zealand Sevens with injury. South Africa which sits on top of the current Series standings following their 14-7
Cama included in NZ 7s squad
Influential playmaker Tomasi Cama has been included in a 14-man New Zealand 7s squad for the New Zealand 7s tournament. New Zealand will be without the services of flying wing Waisake Naholo who sustained a leg inju
Highlanders win in preseason opener
The Highlanders registered a 15-11 win over the Brumbies in their opening Super Rugby preseason game last night. The Brumbies scored the only try of the match, with the Highlanders kicking five penalty goals. Me
Family’s wish comes true as Mata makes 7s team
A family’s wish came true this week after their son Viliame Mata was called up to represent the national sevens team in the New Zealand 7s next week. Speaking to Fijivillage from their Nadonumai home in Lami, Vili
74 nominations received for Sports Awards
A total of 74 nominations have been received for the 2014 Annual Sports Awards. Chairperson of the Organizing Committee Litiana Loabuka said they are encouraged by the efforts of various individuals and groups who have
Matavesi set to leave Worcester
Former Flying Fijians flyhalf Josh Matavesi is set to leave Worcester and move to Ospreys at the end of the season. The 23-year-old, who is out of contract in the summer, is on the brink of signing a deal that will giv
FRU yet to decide on sponsorships
The Fiji Rugby Union is yet to decide on the rugby sponsorships. When contacted late last night, FRU board director responsible for sponsorships Baljeet Singh only said that there is no decision as yet. Digicel
Rokoduguni set to debut for Saxons
Fiji born and Bath Rugby back Semesa Rokoduguni will make his first England Saxons appearances against Scotland A tomorrow morning. Rokodugunui takes the number 14 shirt as the Saxons look to bounce back from their
Pio Tuwai ruled out of Wellington 7s
Lanky national 7s forward Pio Tuwai has been ruled out of the Wellington 7s next weekend because of injury. The Fiji Rugby Union said the likely replacement will be Viliame Mata. FRU is in the process of arranging Mata
Fiji U18 women’s hockey team needs to reach the final
The Fiji under 18 women's hockey side will need to reach the final of the Youth Olympic Games Oceania Qualification tournament to book a spot for the 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympic Games. Under the guidance of under
Digicel was told match offer, get sponsorship
Digicel Fiji which matched the Fiji rugby sponsorship offer from a competitor states that the Fiji Rugby Union had stated last month that Digicel would get the sponsorship if it matches any offer put forward by the FRU.
Waratahs hire All Blacks great
The NSW Waratahs have hired All Blacks great Andrew Mehrtens as kicking coach for the upcoming Super Rugby season. 40-year-old Mehrtens is now based in Sydney for business and will assist the Waratahs on a part time
Changes in 2014 Coca-Cola Games
The Fiji Secondary Schools Athletics Association has announced changes in the 2014 Coca-Cola Games. Secretary and Coca-Cola Games chief organizer Vuli Waqa said changes have been made to the age groups to try and increa
Dewes selected for PRC trials
Former Flying Fijians prop Graham Dewes has been selected to be part of the Pacific Rugby Cup trials next Thursday. Dewes has been out of top level rugby action for the past five years and he is best remembered for scor
Verevou wants to emulate Steven Gerrard
Rewa soccer striker Iosefo Verevou said he wants to continue his fine form for the Delta Tigers. 18-year-old Verevou who is currently in the National under-20 camp said he wants to play like his favorite player Steven G
Nadolo likely to miss Super Rugby opener
Flying Fijian and newly signed Crusaders wing Nemani Nadolo is likely to miss the opening match of the Super Rugby campaign. Nadolo who is currently with the NEC Green Rockets club in Japan is nursing a minor injury
Sir Titjens not bothered about NZ and Fiji rivalry
All Blacks 7s coach Sir Gordon Tietjens will not be bothered by the rivalry between Fiji and New Zealand as the two teams have been drawn in the same pool at the Wellington 7s. Tietjens said his first priority will