Baravilala out
Manasa Baravilala’s contract as the CEO of Fiji Rugby Union has ended and the position will be advertised soon. A statement from FRU chairman Filimoni Waqabaca states that the Board has undertaken a review of the
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Banuve wins 3 gold, 4x100m relay team disqualified
Pacific sprint king, Banuve Tabakaucoro won his third gold medal at the Pacific Mini Games in Wallis and Futuna after helping the 4x400 metres relay team to victory. Banuve was the third lap runner in a team which inclu
Banuve breaks 200m record
Sprint King Banuve Tabakaucoro has broken the Pacific Games 200 metres record. The former Marist Brothers High School student broke his own record of 21.18 seconds with a new time of 21.13 seconds to win his second gold
Sikeli Waqa wins gold
Marist Brothers High School student Sikeli Waqa won a gold medal for Team Fiji in the men’s high jump this morning. Waqa cleared the bar at 1.98 metres to claim gold. Meanwhile, Banuve Tabakaucoro will be the lon
Vota’s participation for Namosi in doubt
Jone Vota's participation for Namosi against Suva in the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy challenge is in doubt. The national sevens rep is expected to meet with FRU officials this afternoon along with former sevens
Team Fiji in 5th Place
Team Fiji is currently in 5th position on the official medal tally of the Pacific Mini Games with 7 gold, 9 silver and 11 bronze. Papua New Guinea is leading with 17 gold, 12 silver and 19 bronze followed by New Caledon
Beramaisuva forces way into Fiji U18 team
Labasa College head boy Pateresio Beramaisuva has forced his way into the Fiji under 18 rugby side for the Australian tour later this month. Beramaisuva who plays at fullback for the Labasa College under 18 side caught
Veikoso replaced in Suva’s starting 15
Flying Fijians hooker Viliame Veikoso is the notable exclusion from Suva's side that will play Namosi tomorrow in the Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge. Veikoso is being replaced by Samu Suguturaga while Vesi Ra
Carter aware of competition for his starting position
Now more than ever All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter is aware that there is competition for his starting position. Carter returns as the All Black pivot against Argentina tomorrow after a run of niggling injuries and the u
Copeland wins gold
Leslie Copeland won a gold medal for Team Fiji after winning the mens Javelin with a throw of 68.62 meters at the Pacific Mini Games in Wallis and Futuna today. Meanwhile, Tavua College student and Coca Cola G
7s stars to feature for Namosi
The Namosi rugby side has made only one change to the team that lost to Nadroga in the Digicel Cup semifinals three weeks ago as they attempt to wrestle the Farebrother Sullivan trophy from Suva this Saturday. Ward
Horwill ruled out of Springboks clash
Wallabies skipper James Horwill has been ruled out of Saturday night’s Rugby Championship clash with South Africa due to a hamstring injury. Horwill will be sidelined for two weeks and has left a dent to Austr
Sanday wants Fiji readmitted to Commonwealth Games
FASANOC president Reg Sanday said it is time for Fiji to be readmitted into the Commonwealth Games. Fiji has been suspended from the Commonwealth since 2009, with the Commonwealth Games Federation subsequently banning F
Saili an x-factor says Carter
All Black first five-eighth Dan Carter believes Francis Saili will bring real “x-factor” to the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina on Saturday night. Saili was today named to make his debut, replacing
Tabakaucoro celebrates 21st birthday in style
Banuve Tabakaucoro celebrated his 21st birthday in style yesterday after winning the 100 metres final and breaking the 100m record in the Pacific Mini Games in Wallis and Futuna. Tabakaucoro clocked 10.33 seconds breaki
Osborne hopes Suva will maintain their winning form
Former Suva and Chiefs Super rugby winger Patrick Osborne is hoping the capital city side will prove their worth again this Saturday against Namosi in the Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge. Speaking from New Zealand
Automatic qualification for NRL players to World Cup
The rugby league players who are playing in the NRL and Super League competition will have an automatic qualification into the Fiji Bati 24 man squad for the Rugby League World Cup. Fiji National Rugby League Team Manag
Saili, Carter in ABs starting 15
Francis Saili and Dan Carter have been named in the New Zealand's starting 15 for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with Argentina in Hamilton. 22 year old Saili will make his test debut replacing Ma’a N
Jone Vota dropped from 7s team
Jone Vota has been dropped from the Digicel Fiji sevens team to the Pacific Mini Games in Wallis and Futuna meaning only nine players will be part of the team. National 7s Coach Alifereti Dere said Vota is out due to di
Hockey youth team for Summer Youth Olympics
Fiji Hockey is expected to send a national youth team to the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China, next year. Fiji Hockey Federation President Dr Robin Mitchell said this is after the Oceania National Olympi