England can win - Amor
New England sevens Coach Simon Amor believes he has the players that can bring glory in Gold Coast this weekend. Amor said the only thing that they still lack is defense. Amor added he will try to br
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Sutton ruled out of Fiji Bati side for world cup
South Sydney Rabbitohs play maker John Sutton has been ruled out of the Vodafone Fiji Bati side for the upcoming rugby league world cup. This has been confirmed by Fiji National Rugby league General Manager Tomi Fin
O’Connor names 2 debutantes in Gold Coast team
Australian Sevens coach Michael O’Connor has named two debutantes in his Gold Coast 7s team. Alex Gibbon and Tom Lucas have been named in the side after their impressive performances last weekend at the Oceani
Labasa soccer without star midfielder at IDC this weekend
The Labasa soccer team will be without their star midfielder, Misaele Draunibaka in the Courts IDC this weekend. Labasa coach and player Pita Bolatoga confirmed the team had arrived in Lautoka this afternoon without
Luveitasau back for Naitasiri
Former Flying Fijians winger Mosese Luveitasau retains his place in the Tacirua Transport Naitasiri side for tomorrow’s Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge against Tebara Bus Tailevu. Luveitasau was injured
Sims learns to make lovo
North Queensland Cowboys player Tariq Sims is trying his best to learn how to make a lovo. The 23 year old Fiji Bati player who is in Serua Island for a team bonding exercise called ‘back to our roots’ i
Suva soccer players on strict diet
The Suva soccer players are on strict diet heading into the Courts IDC, the title the team won last year after 28 years. Lanky defender, Leone Damudamu said they are having eggs and bread for breakfast, light lunch
NZ 7s team in no pressure at all-Stowers
All Blacks 7s player Sherwin Stowers said they are currently under no pressure ahead of the Gold Coast 7s tournament this weekend. Stowers said with New Zealand being the reigning World 7s series and defending champ
Everything happens for a reason - Nadruku
Former Lelean Memorial School Under 19 rugby flanker Sakiusa Nadruku believes everything happens for a reason and that is why he will be featuring for Fiji in the Gold Coast 7s this weekend. The 22-year-old from Las
Tailevu to miss Laqai for Farebrother challenge
The Tailevu rugby side will be playing without their inspirational openside flanker Manueli Laqai in tomorrow’s Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge match against Naitasiri. Laqai will captain Fiji in the Gol
Matarerega ready to strike for Nadi
Nadi soccer team goal scoring machine, Rusiate Matarerega said he just wants to do his basics right and nothing fancy in the Courts IDC. The 20-year-old who is also the son of former Nadi and Lautoka great, Watisoni
Takubu’s dream started at Ratu Navula
Jiuta Takubu’s dream of playing for the Digicel Fiji 7s side started when he was at Ratu Navula College five years ago. The 24-year-old from Namotomoto village in Nadi made his debut for Fiji in the Fiji Water
Loaniceva struggles
Rewa soccer goalkeeper, Epeli Loaniceva said he is struggling to save balls from going in the goalmouth. 20-year-old Loaniceva who is originally from Cautata, Tailevu is now the Delta Tigers top choice goalkeeper as
Sutton’s inclusion in Fiji Bati still in doubt
John Sutton’s inclusion in the Fiji Bati side for the Rugby League World Cup is still in doubt. The South Sydney Rabbitohs captain who was earlier named in the final Fiji Bati squad has already shown his avail
Farebrother match shifted to this Wednesday
The Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed that the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy match between Tailevu and Naitasiri has been shifted to this Wednesday at the ANZ Stadium. Fijivillage understands that the ANZ Stadium was alr
Fiji FA to decide if Khan can contest for VP post
The Fiji Football Association will soon decide whether former Lautoka soccer President and lawyer, Iqbal Khan can contest for Fiji FA's Vice President's election this Wednesday. Fiji FA CEO, Bob Kumar confir
Springbok 7s coach fields experienced side
New Springbok sevens Coach Neil Powell has selected an experienced side for Gold Coast this weekend. Halfback Branco du Preez has not been considered due to injury but veteran Frankie Horne is set to play in his 51s
Team bonding exercise for Fiji Bati
The Fiji Bati Rugby League team will re-look into history in a bid to repeat their performance during the Rugby League World Cup in 2008. Manager Mesake Navugona said the team will be taken to a team bonding exercis
Back to basics - Ryan
Digicel Fiji 7s coach, Ben Ryan said he will work on the basics when he officially starts work with the team in Gold coast today. Ryan said he properly watched each player play in the Fiji Water Centennial Oceania a
Fijiana fall in finals
The Fiji Women’s 7s team lost to Australia 22-10 in the final of the Oceania Women’s Sevens championship last night. The Fijiana gave their best performance ever after bundling out world champions New Ze