IRB 7s title race getting tougher
The race for the IRB World 7s Series title is even tougher with different Cup winners in the first three tournaments so far. Various coaches and players will be tested as tactics will be needed to adjust to th
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Vakatalesau, Manuca back in Ba team
Top strikers, Osea Vakatalesau and Tuimasi Manuca will be back in the Ba soccer team this weekend in the third match of the Pillay Garment Champion versus Champion series against Nadi. Vakatalesau had to miss the last m
Lauaki denies damaging a closed circuit television camera
Former All Black Sione Lauaki has denied damaging a closed circuit television camera in a taxi. The 32 year old appeared in the Auckland District Court this morning and pleaded not guilty to a charge of willful damage.
Argentina Pampas to join Pacific Rugby Cup
The Fiji Warriors Pacific Rugby Cup title defence will be tougher this season as the International Rugby Board has announced that the Argentina Pampas will participate in a new look Pacific Rugby Cup this year. Fiji
Kunatani challenged to play well
National rugby sevens forward Semi Kunatani has been challenged by Ben Ryan ahead of this weekend’s USA 7s. Kunatani made his dream debut in Dubai last year where he featured in every game and the Nadi lock fo
First game will determine best starting lineup
National 7s rugby coach Ben Ryan may use all the players in the first game against Scotland in this weekend’s USA 7s to finalize his starting lineup. When asked if he will use Lepani Botia, Pio Tuwai, Semi Kunatan
Third leg of Cvc to be played this weekend
The third leg of the Pillay Garment Champion versus Champion series between Ba and Nadi this weekend will go into extra time and penalties if both teams are unable to score before fulltime. Both teams currently have two
Ryan may change run-on side
National sevens rugby coach Ben Ryan may change his run on side after the first pool game against Scotland in the USA 7s this weekend. When asked if he will use Lepani Botia, Pio Tuwai, Semi Kunatani in the forwards
Fiji Bati to rely on top NRL players
Fiji’s dream of playing in their first ever Rugby League Four Nations tournament lies heavily on the availability of top NRL players. Fiji National Rugby League General Manager Tomy Finau said they are hoping
Fiji 7s to take a cautious approach
The Fiji 7s team will not rely on past results to lead them for a victory at the USA 7s this weekend. As the team departed for Vegas yesterday coach Ben Ryan stated that it will be a different ball game altogether.
Ba ready for 3rd leg of CvC
Ba soccer midfielder, Avinesh Waran Suwamy believes the Men-in-black will be a changed team in the third leg of the Pillay Garments Champion versus Champion soccer series against Nadi this week. Suwamy scored a cruc
Second CvC match ends in draw
The Ba and Nadi match in the second leg of the Pillay Garments Champion versus Champion series has ended in a 1-all draw. A third and decisive match will be held to determine the winner. Meanwhile, in the National Socc
Ba just needs nil-all draw to win CVC
The Ba soccer team will just need to hold Nadi to a nil-all draw in the second leg of the Pillay Garments Champion versus Champion series today to win the title for the 18th time. Both teams currently have one point eac
Suva starts League campaign on a high
Suva has started their National Soccer League campaign on a high beating Labasa 2-1 yesterday at the ANZ Stadium. Suva’s Samuela Drudru scored the first goal in the first half which Labasa equalized before halftim
Matawalu yellow carded in Glasgow loss
Former Flying Fijians and Glasgow Warriors player Nikola Matawalu was shown a yellow card in their Heineken Cup match against Toulon as their side went down 8-15. Matawalu was sin binned for preventing a try-threatening
Wales to miss 2 key players
Wales Sevens head coach Gareth Williams has named his first squad after the departure of Paul John ahead of the USA Sevens in Las Vegas. Adam Thomas returns from injury to captain the side while Dylan Morgan will make h
Treu names Kenyan side
Paul Treu has named his side for the fourth and fifth rounds of the HSBC Sevens World Series in USA and New Zealand. With regular captain Andrew Amonde out with a shoulder injury, Treu hands the captain’s armband
Suva meets Labasa in League opener
The race for the two top teams from Fiji to qualify for next season’s OFC Champions League will begin this afternoon. The 2014 Fiji Sun Skipper Tuna National Soccer League competition starts this afternoon at 4pm
Discipline remains a priority
Nothing has changed for national sevens rugby coach Ben Ryan in terms of discipline on and off the field. Ryan said he will continue to monitor the players’ diet especially when he is with them. Ryan added his
Rokoduguni in England Saxons squad
Fiji born British Army soldier Semesa Rokoduguni who plays at wing for Bath rugby club has been included in the England Saxons squad to face the Irish Wolfhounds next week. This is a step closer for Rokoduguni to be