Fiji Bitter Marist 7s update
Metuisela Talebula, Vereniki Goneva and Timoci Matanavou are the three overseas based players that displayed some good rugby skills and were outstanding in the first day of the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s. Under heavy c
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No problem adjusting - Matanavou
France based Timoci Matanavou said he has no problem in adjusting to 7s rugby despite being out of 7s action for some time now. Matanavou who played for the Tale Barbarians in the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s this morning said
Defending champs start well in Marist 7s
Defending Champions of the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s Army Green kicked off their campaign on a high thrashing Cousteau Resort 33-0. The side which has the services of Leone Nakarawa, Emosi Mulevoro, Vilitati Sokiveta an
Flying Fijians coach confident of beating Japan
Flying Fijians head coach Inoke Male is confident his side will beat Japan tomorrow in the Pacific Nations Cup. During the captains run this morning, Male said this year is a special year for Fiji Rugby where rugby
Waratahs out to break 9 year losing streak
Waratahs captain Dave Dennis says that they could break their nine year losing streak in Christchurch tonight as this year they have right attitude. The Waratahs have lost their last 10 Super Rugby matches to the Cr
Marist 7s kicks off
The Fiji Bitter Marist 7's - The Road to Moscow kicks off this hour where majority of our World Cup squad players will be playing. All the overseas based players are here except Timoci Matanavou. The Wardens
National netball team to be known as Fiji Pearls
The national netball team will now be known as the Fiji Pearls after securing a naming rights sponsorship from the Pearl South Pacific Resort. Netball Fiji President Wainikiti Bogidrau said the sponsorship is a majo
4 local players named for PNC opener
Four local based players have been named in the Flying Fijians starting lineup for the Pacific Nations Cup opener against Japan on Saturday. Suva inside center and former national 7s rep Leone Tabuarua will make his
Crusaders remain tightlipped over McCaw
The Crusaders are remaining tight lipped over speculation that All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will make his return to Super Rugby in July. Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder downplayed those comments at Crusaders trai
Nacula Eagles motivated to win
Watching Jone Daunivucu lift the Melrose Cup in 2005 really motivated the Nacula Eagles rugby side as they prepare for their first ever outing in the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s - The Road To Moscow. The side is made up o
Naholo included in Blues starting lineup
Waisake Naholo has been included in the Blues starting lineup for the Super Rugby match against the Highlanders at 7.35pm this Saturday. Blues coach Sir John Kirwan has dropped winger George Moala who is facing disc
Every team is a winner in Marist 7s-Tikaram
"Every team is a winner in the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s-The Road To Moscow". That's the statement from the President of the Marist Rugby Club, Lawrence Tikaram. Tikaram said the tournament has grown o
Schwalger to play for Wellington in NPC
Former All Black John Schwalger will play for Wellington in this year's New Zealand Provincial Competition and has signed a two year deal with the Hurricanes. The 29 year old prop has returned after two seasons
All 21 players selected will have equal chances
All the 21 players that will be selected after the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s - The Road To Moscow all have equal chances of making the team for the world cup even though the Fiji Rugby Union will be sending 15 names to the
Bad weather affects football preparations
Bad weather conditions will affect preparation for this weekends National Football League matches. Labasa soccer secretary Nilesh Lal said that bad weather has made it difficult for his team. Suva soccer coach G
Final 7s team name to be given to IRB on Friday
The Fiji Rugby Union will send the names of the 15 member Digicel Fiji 7s team for the World Cup in Russia this Friday to the International Rugby Board but it will not be revealed to the public. Other details are in hou
Suva soccer boosted with Underwood’s inclusion
The Suva soccer team has been boosted with the inclusion of Aaron Underwood for this week's National Football League clash against Savusavu. Coach Gurjeet Singh said Underwood joined the team yesterday. Suva ta
Red Rock to field new stars
Luke Lutunavanua is a player to watch out for in the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s - the Road To Moscow tournament this week. The Red Rock first five eighth is the younger brother of former national 7s rep Peni Gaunimeke.
Male expects good outing
Fiji 15s team coach Inoke Male said he is confident of a good outing against Japan in their opening match of the Pacific Nations Cup. Male said he has a good mix of top overseas players with the likes of Akapusi Qer
Tuqiri to boost Japan at Marist 7s
The Japan National 7s side will use the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s-The Road To Moscow as their build up for the World Cup in Russia and they had some warm up matches with Army and Police yesterday. Coach Paula Nawalu add