Bati name side for Kangaroos clash
The Vodafone Fiji Bati head coach, Rick Stone has named his 19-man squad to face the Australian Kangaroos at Wembley Stadium this Sunday. Brothers Ryan and Daryl Millard will be playing alongside each other for the
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FRU to lodge complaint against referee
The Fiji Rugby Union has announced plans to lodge a formal complaint about the referee who handed the side a world record five yellow cards in their test against Italy. Fiji was briefly reduced to 11 men in the first ha
Sims brothers ready for showdown
Brothers Tariq and Ashton Sims are ready for the biggest test in their rugby league career when they face Australia in the second semifinal of the Rugby League World Cup. Ashton said they are all excited and believes th
Male names team to face Romania
Flying Fijians Head coach Inoke Male has announced his team to face Romania this Sunday in their end of the year test. Jerry Yanuyanutawa, Seremaia Naureure and Setefano Somoca will pair in the front row.
Pacific Cup update
The 4R Electric Ba and Nadi soccer teams lost their second pool matches in the Pacific Cup 2013 in Auckland last night. Labasa defeated Ba 1-0 while Sydney defeated Nadi 1-0. Today’s matches will begin at 6pm and
Hayne admits he was ready to play for Fiji
Former Vodafone Fiji Bati fullback Jarryd Hayne has admitted that he was ready to play for the Fiji Bati before Kangaroos coach Tim Sheens called him. Hayne said that up until two or three months ago he thought he w
FASANOC receives $5000 from BSP
FASANOC received a major boost today after the Bank of the South Pacific provided them $5,000 to assist in the celebration of the 2013 Fiji Sports Hall of fame and Fiji Olympic Order. Orgarnising committee chairman
Ryan has target areas to work on for Dubai 7s
Digicel Fiji 7's coach Ben Ryan has targeted two areas for the national side to work on at the Dubai and South Africa 7's. Ryan said he is working on their defence and improving their communications. Mak
Kangaroos names team to take on Bati
The Australian Kangaroos have named their 19 member squad to face the Vodafone Fiji Bati in the semi finals of the Rugby League World Cup. Coach Tim Sheens has included former Fiji Bati fullback Jaryd Hayne at wing
4 new players debut for Fiji 7s team
The Digicel Fiji 7's head coach Ben Ryan has announced his 12 member squad with four new players to make their debut at the Dubai and South Africa 7's. The four new players include Wardens wing Leo Naikasau,
England inspired by facing NZ in RLWC semifinal
England coach Steve McNamara believes his side will be inspired by facing New Zealand in their Rugby League World Cup semi final this weekend. The Kiwis, who are defending champions, have won their four matches comf
Winning start for local teams in Pacific Cup
Four local teams participating in the Pacific Cup in Auckland performed well in their opening pool matches. Suva and Vatukoula New Zealand were locked one-all, Labasa Fiji defeated Nasinu New Zealand 2-1, Queensland
Koroibete to give West Tigers coach some selection headaches
West Tigers wing Marika Koroibete will give West Tigers coach Mick Potter some welcome selection headaches in next year's NRL. Meanwhile the player who hails from Namosi has also shown former Kangaroo Akuila Uat
Changes to Digicel 7s side highly likely for Dubai and SA 7s
It is highly likely that about three changes will be made to the Digicel Fiji 7s side for the upcoming Dubai and South Africa 7s. This is after Sakiusa Nadruku and Ulaiyasi Lawavou who made the trip to Gold Coast we
O’Driscoll believes Ireland can upset the AB
Legendary centre Brian O'Driscoll believes Ireland can upset the inform All Blacks on Monday morning. Ireland is coming into the test on the back of a poor showing against Australia, while the World Champions ar
Vatuvei remains in doubt for RLWC semi final
Kiwis wing Manu Vatuvei remains in doubt for this weekend's Rugby League World Cup semi final against England at Wembley. Vatuvei is nursing a groin injury and skipped training this morning as he continues to re
Ryan to fianlise team after final training run
The 16 member Digicel Fiji 7s rugby squad has one more training run to prove themselves to coach Ben Ryan for a spot in the next leg of the IRB world 7s series. Team Manager Ropate Kauvesi said Ryan will finalize hi
Kangaroos captain wary of Fiji Bati
Australian Kangaroos captain Cameron Smith believes that the semi final clash against the Vodafone Fiji Bati this week will be different as the Bati keeps on improving in every game in the Rugby League World Cup. Sm
Musunamasi disappointed with email
Fiji National Rugby League Chairman Peni Musunamasi is disappointed after receiving an email from the International body stating that the Vodafone Fiji Bati should have a rematch with Samoa next year for a place in the
9 Springboks named in Barbarians squad to face Fiji
Nine Springboks have been named in the 23 member Barbarians side that will play the Flying Fijians next month. The All Blacks and Springboks dominated the side which also includes five Argentineans. Springbok pl