Sports

Latest Sports news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.

Latest Sports

51,430 articles
Sports

Waqanidrola, Mitchell to play a leading role

Experienced Fiji Pearls players like skipper Matila Waqanidrola, Co-Captains Taraima Rara Mitchell, Alesi Waqa and Vaiti Waqatabu are expected to play a leading role in this Saturday's first test against the Malawi

1 min read
Sports

Pearls excited to face Malawi

Fiji Pearls Coach Unaisi Rokoura believes they are fortunate to have two test matches with the Malawi national side. The former national skipper said they have been trying for some years now to play the fifth ranked

1 min read
Sports

Fiji Bati big, strong and quick - Ashton

Ireland Coach Mark Ashton said that the Vodafone Fiji Bati players are very big, strong and quick, and they have some outstanding outside backs. Ashton added they have got a game plan to counter Fiji in the Rugby Le

1 min read
Sports

Chiefs to take on Toulon in clash of champions

For the first time ever Super Rugby Champions the Chiefs will be taking on the Heineken Cup title holders Toulon as part of the 'clash of champions'. The historic clash was confirmed by the New Zealand Rugby

1 min read
Sports

3 countries kit for RLWC made in Fiji

Fiji plays a big part in England, Tonga and New Zealand for their Rugby League World Cup campaign. This is because the team jerseys and shorts are all made in Fiji. Managing Director of Mark One Apparel Mark Hal

1 min read
Sports

Luveniyali more fitter than ever

Naitasiri rugby skipper and Flying Fijians fly-half Waisea Luveniyali said his fitness is better than before. 28 year old Luveniyali is among the eight local players who is part of the Flying Fijians team to the Eur

1 min read
Sports

3yr old horse causes boilover

Three year old horse, Shamus Award has caused a boilover in the Australian $3 million Cox Plate, claiming Australia’s biggest weight for age contest to register his first race win. Last year's Melbourne Cu

1 min read
Sports

Fiji Bati name lineup to face Ireland

The Vodafone Fiji Bati side has named their side to take on Ireland in their opening match of the Rugby League World Cup. The first 13 will see Jayson Bukuya, Petero Civoniceva, Kane Evans, Aaron Groom, Marika Koroi

1 min read
Sports

Redrock fall in finals of Central Coast 7s

Redrock lost 38-24 to Northern Suburbs in the final of the Fitness First Central Coast 7s in Australia yesterday. Northern Suburbs led 21-12 in the first half and led throughout out the second half to claim the $20,

1 min read
Sports

England left to wonder over defeat

England rugby league coach Steve McNamara said he was left to wonder what might have been the reason for their 28-20 defeat by Australia in the opening game of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup. England led 10-nil but

1 min read
Sports

MBHS under 19 celebrates victory

The victorious Marist Brothers High School Under 19 rugby team was given a grand celebration last night by the Marist Rugby Club. Marist defeated Ratu Kadavulevu School in the Secondary schools rugby under 19 final

1 min read
Sports

Kangaroos beat England in RLWC opener

Australia has beaten England 28 20 in the opening match of the Rugby League World Cup in Cardiff. The Kangaroos had to come back from 10 nil down midway through the first half as England overcame a troubled build up to

1 min read
Sports

Canterbury record sixth straight ITM Cup

Canterbury rugby team has won its record sixth straight ITM Cup title with a 29-13 win over Wellington. Canterbury took control of the game in the second half with a strong wind behind them, and dominated territory and

1 min read
Sports

Flying Fijians receive major boost

The Flying Fijians have received a major boost ahead of its Europe tour as the Fiji Sports Commission has provided $140,000 for the team’s costs. Fiji Sports Commission Chairman Peter Mazey confirmed the cheque wa

1 min read
Sports

Bonus payments for Nadroga players

The Nadroga rugby players are expected to get a hefty bonus payment in November for winning the Farebrother Sullivan trophy. President Tiko Matawalu confirmed Outrigger on the Lagoon has given them $12,000 while they ha

1 min read
Sports

Melbourne Masters win Over 35 grade at Master Classics

Melbourne Masters have won the over 35 grade of the Master Classics soccer tournament after beating Ba Masters 1-0 in the final. Pita Rabo scored the winning goal for the Melbourne Masters. Meanwhile, the Ba masters so

1 min read
Sports

SBW named in starting Kiwi lineup

Sonny Bill Williams has been named to play his first game for the Kiwis in five years and will start in the second-row in the Rugby League World Cup opener against Samoa. Fellow Roosters star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will ma

1 min read
Sports

Osborne to start in ITM Cup final

Former Suva rugby player Patrick Osborne will start for Canterbury in the ITM Cup final against Wellington tonight. Tom Taylor, Adam Whitelock, Ryan Crotty, Tyler Bleyendaal, Andy Ellis, George Whitelock and Luke Whitel

1 min read
Sports

Masters Classic semifinal draws set

Suva Masters will take on Ba Masters in the first semifinal of the Over 35 grade in the Masters Classic Soccer Tournament this morning. In another semifinal, New Zealand Dreketi will play Melbourne. Meanwhile, in the O

1 min read