Latest Sports news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The Fiji Boxing commission has today appointed an interim committee to run amateur boxing in the country. The committee includes a lawyer from New Zealand, Tahu Hikurua who is now based in Suva. Other members include D
Waratahs fullback, Israel Folau has confirmed his interest in playing sevens rugby at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Folau began his rugby career tentatively but in the past three weeks has shown phenomenal improvement and
The Fiji Rugby Union is likely to receive funding from FASANOC for the 2016 Olympics Games in Rio. FASANOC president Reg Sanday confirms that preparation grant has been made available from the Olympic Solidarity Fund.
Suva’s aim to remain unbeaten in the Digicel Cup competition this year suffered a major setback as they will miss six of their key players against Northland this weekend. The Capital city side will be without Mose
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has finally lost patience with his All Blacks halves combination by relegating Colin Slade and Aaron Smith to the bench for tomorrow night’s Super Rugby match against the Brumbies.
Three overseas based players have been ruled out from the Digicel Fiji 7's team for the Scotland and England 7s tournament. It was earlier said that Nikola Matawalu, Metuisela Talebula and Waisea Nayacalevu will be
The Hurricanes have named Samoan first five-eighth Tusi Pisi to get his first start of the season against the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday. Ben Franks has been bracketed at loosehead prop after missing last week&rsquo
The Digicel Fiji 7's head coach, Alifereti Dere has confirmed he wants to work with Waisale Serevi and Tomasi Cama Senior in the 7's Rugby World cup in June. Dere has told Fijivillage that he has recommended thi
The official opening of the new ANZ stadium is expected to have all the sports involved to make the opening a special one. Fiji Sports Council Chairman, Peter Mazey confirmed that the Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Ba
Just as there was good news for the Crusaders, a hamstring strain has forced star playmaker Dan Carter out of the match against the Western Force. Tyler Bleyendaal will start at first five-eighth for the third successiv
The honeymoon has to wait for Richard Kahui as he knuckles down this week for a rematch against the team that provided the turning point of both his and the Chiefs' seasons last year. Kahui had four days off to get
Setefano Cakau and Lepani Botia have been included in the 21 member Digicel Fiji 7's squad for the Scotland and England 7s. The winning Hong Kong 7s team players have also retained their places. A notable in
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will have his contract extended through to the 2015 World Cup today. In a vote of confidence from the New Zealand Rugby Union, it will be announced that Hansen has been given an early two y
The Nadroga Rugby Union said they will now just wait for the Fiji Rugby Union to decide on their appeal in relation to FRU’s decision to award Naitasiri the default win in the Digicel Cup competition. President Ti
The current player transfer window in Fiji soccer has seen the movement of some top goalkeepers. Suva goalkeeper Emori Raqata is moving to Labasa while national team goalkeeper Akuila Mataisuva is now with Rewa. Meanwh
Hooker Keven Mealamu will not start for the Blues until late April. Coach Sir John Kirwan said they will stick to their plan for his return from his lengthy layoff. It is likely he will once again come off the bench fo
The Fiji Rugby Union maintains its decision to award Naitasiri the default win against Nadroga in last week's Digicel Cup match. Senior Operations Officer Aporosa Tuqovu said while there has been a lot of talk about
The Fiji Football Association said it will decide its next course of action soon in relation to sponsorship issues concerning the Ba soccer team. CEO, Bob Kumar said he needs to speak with the Fiji FA President, Rajesh
The Brumbies have ruled out making an offer for Wallabies international and Rebels playmaker James O’Connor for next season. O’Connor had been linked to the Brumbies last week even though he said that he saw
In his first game of the season after a hand injury, Melbourne Storm winger Sisa Waqa scored a try as the Storm escaped with a 26-12 victory over the West Tigers Both teams were locked 6-all at halftime but tries to Sto
