Lewanavanua named at prop for Nadi
National Under 20 rugby rep Ratulame Lewanavanua has been named at prop for Nadi in the Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge against Naitasiri tomorrow. Lewanavanua will team up with the experienced Aseri Buli and
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Last tournament for overseas players
Only three overseas players will be able to feature for a team in the Courts IDC next month provided they have a work permit till December. Fiji Football Association CEO, Bob Kumar confirmed that this will be last t
Cruden to start at first five eight for ABs
All Blacks first five-eighth Aaron Cruden and veteran hooker Andrew Hore have been named to start the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in La Plata on Sunday. Cruden has not featured for the All Blacks since
Top local clubs to feature in Centennial 7s
The Westfield Barbarians and Wardens rugby clubs will participate in the Fiji Water Centennial International 7s next week. Wardens and Westfield Babas will play against Argentina, USA and France. Meanwhile, the
Secondary schools rugby surprised by FRU comment
The Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union is surprised that they do not come under the FRU and is only an affiliate. Yesterday the FRU said that Secondary Schools Rugby does not come under them. Speaking from Austr
10 teams for Indo Rugby tournament
10 teams are set to compete in the 2013 Rosy Hearts Fiji-Indo Rugby 7s tournament to boost the interest of Fijians of Indian descent to take up the national sport. Tournament organiser Kelvin Anthony said they are o
USA 7s to bring best team to Fiji
New USA rugby Sevens coach Matt Hawkins will bring his Gold Coast 7s team to the Fiji Water Centennial International tournament next week. The side includes the likes of Carlin Isles, Zack Test, Nick Edwards, Jack H
Navua may miss top goalie
Navua soccer team could be without its top goalkeeper Sheik Moshin in the Courts IDC who suffered a serious hip injury in the Inkk Mobile BOG. The 28-year-old goalkeeper was ruled out for eight weeks after he tearin
Kuridrani to start for Wallabies
Fiji born Brumbies centre Tevita Kuridrani will make his first start for Australia against South Africa in Cape Town. According to Planet Rugby, Kuridrani is set to be named as one of six changes to the side that de
White quits as Brumbies coach
Brumbies head coach Jake White has quit his post and will walk away from the side with two years on his deal. White apparently sought a release from his contract and reports in the Australian press have suggested that
Samoa to select best players for Gold Coast
Samoan rugby sevens coach Viliamu Punivalu will use the Fiji Water Centennial Oceania 7s tournament to finalize his best twelve players for the Gold Coast 7s. Punivalu said next week's tournament will be crucial fo
Luveitasau in doubt
Former Flying Fijians and Naitasiri winger Mosese Luveitasau will know today whether he will feature in the Farebrother Sullivan trophy match against Nadi. Naitasiri manager Mosese Luveniyali said Luveitasau and France
FRU says secondary schools rugby does not come under them
The Fiji Rugby Union has responded to reports that the Fiji Secondary Schools Under 18 team had to ask for donations in Australia to assist them with accommodation and meals because the FRU had failed to provide any fund
Fiji 7s not part of Youth Olympic Games
Fiji will not feature in next year’s second Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China, because they did not qualify. FASANOC chief executive officer Lorraine Mar said Fiji failed to qualify because they fell short in
Samoa to bring new players for Centennial 7s
The Samoan rugby 7s team will be boosted by four experienced players in next weekend’s Fiji Water Centennial Oceania 7s. Speaking from Samoa, coach Viliamu Punivalu said Manu Samoa fullback Faatoina Autagavaia, cr
Suva without 8 top players for IDC
The Suva soccer team will be without 8 of its top players in next month’s Courts IDC who were part of last year’s IDC winning team. Nathan Shivam is still nursing a knee injury while Simione Maikali, Sam
Nic White aims to hold on to No.9 jersey
Nic White has a message for the doubters. He is no fill in Wallabies No.9. The Brumbies halfback said he is not in South Africa to give Will Genia a rest as he wants to give him a fight. White said he
Veteran players to take part in soccer tournament
Expect to see some household names in soccer of their time in the first ever Master Classics Veterans soccer tournament. Committee chairman George Brown said they have some big names who have played district as well
Local teams expected for International 7s
Two top local sevens teams are expected to feature in next week’s Fiji Water Centennial Oceania 7s. FRU Acting CEO Dr Berlin Kafoa said they are analyzing the teams performances this year before an invitationa
Uate just a game away from his first ever Premiership final
Newcastle Knights player Akuila Uate is living his dream and is just a game away from his first ever Premiership Final. Uate's proud and emotional mother Loami Kula said she never imagined that her son would be a st