Latest Sports news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Former national sevens rugby reps Leone Nakarawa and Nikola Matawalu will both start for the Glasgow Warriors against Josua Tuisova and Johnny Wilkinson’s Toulon side in the Heineken Cup this weekend. This wil
Flying Fijians and Tailevu halfback Henry Seniloli can make a difference in the national sevens team. The former Ratu Kadavulevu School Under 19 captain has been recalled in the national side after making his debut
Waratahs coach Michael Cheika said his Wallaby fullback Israel Folau faces a big challenge in 2014 but he has plenty of improvement left in him. The former Rugby League international Folau enjoyed a spectacular year
The All Blacks 7s team faces a major setback ahead of the USA 7s as star playmaker Tomasi Cama Junior has been ruled out because of an injury. Coach Gordon Tietjens named his squad for the USA Sevens in Las Vegas, w
The Fiji Rugby Union has specified why they failed to meet one of the IRB recommendations after a review of the Union in May last year which resulted in IRB suspending their funding for Fiji. FRU Acting CEO Dr Berlin K
The Fiji Football Association has clarified that Lautoka Football Association officials were removed because they did not follow Fiji FA’s directive and not based on complaints by two clubs as stated by few media
National 7s coach Ben Ryan is trying to establish a culture in selecting a team as he wants consistency. After announcing his 12 member team to play in the USA and New Zealand 7s, Ryan said it is easier when there are m
Local soccer referee Ravinesh Kumar is set to become the first Fijian to officiate at the FIFA World Cup. According to the Fiji Football Association, Kumar has been selected as an assistant referee and will be par
National 7s coach Ben Ryan has made two changes to his 12 member team that will play in the USA and New Zealand 7s. Lepani Botia is back in the team while Flying Fijians halfback Henry Seniloli is also making his return
Jean de Villiers has been named as the skipper of the Stormers ahead of the Super Rugby season. De Villiers, who has led the Springboks with success in 2012 and 2013, will again captain the side this season, whilst Scha
All the players from the last leg of the World Series except for Waisea Nacuqu are highly likely to be retained for the USA and New Zealand 7s when Coach Ben Ryan names his final 12 member team in the next hour. In
The sale of Fiji Rugby centennial jerseys is slowly picking up and over $150,000 has been raised so far. FRU Acting CEO Dr Berlin Kafoa said over 30 jerseys have been sold and they are confident of selling all the j
The Fiji Rugby Union and International Rugby Board’s relationship will not be affected by the IRB’s decision to suspend their direct funding to FRU. When asked whether FRU’s decision not to implement s
France will play Fiji in a Test match in November, the French Rugby Federation has announced. Philippe Saint-Andre’s team will host the Pacific Islanders on November 8 to kick off their November tests. The
One of the reasons the Fiji Rugby Union failed to agree to the implementation of key recommendations from the International Rugby Board is because the IRB wanted an observer in the FRU board without consultations. Actin
Fiji Bati playmaker Ryan Millard has joined English based Rochdale Hornets for the 2014 Championship One season. The 26-year-old was at stand-off against England in Group A of the World Cup in November and can play
The Fiji Rugby Union is confident it will improve its financial situation. FRU Acting CEO and Director Dr Berlin Kafoa said they are in a challenging stage at the moment but they will bounce back. IRB General Ma
Fiji born All Blacks 7s player Lote Raikabula has responded to the challenge laid down by Sir Gordon Tietjens. Veteran Raikabula was asked by Tietjens to prove his fitness by playing in the national provincial tourn
The International Rugby Board confirms that its decision to suspend direct funding to the Fiji Rugby Union has nothing to do with Government interference. When questioned by fijivillage on NZ media reports claiming that
National 7s Coach Ben Ryan said he has capable players that can play in key positions in the Fiji team. Ryan said the departure of Westfield playmaker Waisea Nacuqu hasn’t left a vacuum in the team as he has other
