No player a shoo-in – Tietjens
All Blacks Sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens is excited by a potential problem on his hands come 2016. Sonny Bill Williams’ two-year deal with the New Zealand Rugby Union and Chiefs to return to rugby in 2015 w
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Bukuya yet to reach his peak - ET
Cronulla Sharks legend Andrew Ettingshausen has labeled Vodafone Fiji Bati and new Warriors back rower Jayson Bukuya as “explosive” who is yet to reach his peak in NRL football. Bukuya signed a two-year
SBW eying Olympic gold
Wallabies legend Mark Ella has no doubt that Sonny Bill Williams can become an Olympic gold medalist. Apart from signing on with Super Rugby champions the Chiefs, Williams is also eyeing a potential sevens rugby ber
Retallick out with serious knee injury
A serious knee injury has ruled the Blues lock Culum Retallick out of action for six months, putting his Super Rugby season in doubt. Retallick is expected to be out of action for around six months, though he is hop
Scotland confirmed to face ABs next year
The Scottish Rugby Union has confirmed a date with the All Blacks in next year’s end of year internationals. They will host the world champions on the weekend of November 15 and 16 at Murrayfield. The matc
Committee had no right to remove me - Miller
Former Athletics Fiji President Albert Miller has lashed out at the Association’s Executive Committee saying they have no grounds to remove him as President. Miller is no longer the President after he was stood do
Ratini to start for French side
Former national sevens rugby rep Alipate Ratini has been named on the wing for the Grenoble side to face Stade Fracais in the French top 14 competition. A win for both teams will see them move up to second spot on the p
2 cricketers selected to play in NZ
16-year-old Saimoni Tuitoga and 17-year-old Metuisela Beitaki have been selected by Cricket Fiji to play for Wellington in the Under 17 national competition in New Zealand. Both players attend John Wesley College and ar
Naiqama brothers to play for Panthers
Vodafone Fiji Bati brothers Wes and Kevin Naiqama are expected to face their former clubs, the Newcastle Knights in the first round of the 2014 NRL season. The brothers will play for the Penrith Panthers together next s
SBW to return to union in 2015
Sonny Bill Williams will return to rugby union in 2015, signing a 2 year deal with the New Zealand Rugby Union and the Chiefs. Williams returned to the National Rugby League with the Roosters this season and will stay w
Miller no longer Athletics Fiji President
Albert Miller is no longer the President of Athletics Fiji after he was stood down last night following a vote of no confidence from the Executive Committee of Athletics Fiji. This has been confirmed to Fijivillage
Naikatini joins French Top 14 side Brive
Flying Fijians forward Apisai Naikatini has joined French Top 14 side Brive until the end of the season. Naikatini will fill in for lock Olivier Caisso, who is currently fighting cancer. 28 year old Naikati
Brian Lima assaults ex-wife in public
Domestic violence is not a Samoan issue, it is a universal issue. So said Lemalu Sina Retzlaff after taking out a protection order against a former partner Brian Lima, who assaulted her in public during the weekend.
Ryan expects better result in Las Vegas
Digicel Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan believes the USA and New Zealand 7s tournaments will be better for Fiji. After the last two legs Ryan said there is still a lot of work to do but he is expecting an improvement in Las
Hayne named in Team of the Year
Former Fiji Bati fullback Jarryd Hayne has been named in the Rugby League team of the year. Hayne has been named on the wing after being voted by fans. Other players in the team of the year include Billy Slater,
FRU to closely look at contractual obligations
The Fiji Rugby Union will closely look at the contractual obligations with Digicel Fiji and others before announcing their new sponsor or sponsors. As the expressions of interest from companies who are willing to sp
Tabakaucoro itching to play rugby
It may be just a matter of time when we will see the Pacific’s fastest man put on a rugby jersey. Banuve Tabakaucoro said he is itching to play rugby after witnessing the Digicel Fiji 7s team’s recent pe
Munster keen on signing Hore
Irish rugby club Munster is keen on signing All Blacks hooker Andrew Hore. 35-year-old Hore announced his retirement from the game following the All Blacks European tour last month. Munster are coached by former
Tabakaucoro training for Melbourne classics
While most athletes may be relaxing this festive season, the Pacific’s fastest man has other plans. Banuve Tabakaucoro is doing the hard yards in training as he is preparing for the Melbourne classics champion
Matavesi vows to put country before money
Former Flying Fijians flyhalf and Worcester centre Josh Matavesi has vowed never to put money before his country again and he wants to play for Fiji in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The 23-year-old said he regrets turning h