Few speedsters to fill in for Ratini
"We have a few speedsters in the squad". That is the comment from assistant coach Timoci Wainiqolo after the departure Alipate Ratini to rugby league. Wainiqolo said they have a few prospects in
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NZ 7s to take part in new tournament next year
The All Blacks Sevens will take part in a high profile new tournament next season, managed by Grand Prix Entertainment. New Zealand Rugby Union Chief Executive Steve Tew said the All Blacks Sevens would be excited a
Tietjens to name team for Uprising 7s this week
New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens is expected to name his team for the Uprising Sevens later this week. While speaking exclusively to Fijivillage, Tietjens said he has not decided on the players that will be comi
Rewa Soccer to hold AGM tonight
The Rewa Soccer Association will hold its annual general meeting tonight and a new president is expected to be elected. Current President Nigel Khan has hinted he will step down and Fijivillage understands Vice Presiden
FRU begins lottery ticket refunding
The Fiji Rugby Union has started refunding ticket holders today in relation to the Rugby World Cup lottery three years ago. People who bought the tickets at $10 and $15 are eligible for the refund only if they have thei
NSL to kick off this weekend
After a month of delay, the Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Football League kicks off this weekend with defending champion Ba to play two away matches. The Men in Black will play Nadroga on Saturday and then Lautoka on S
National 7s squad marches into camp
The 21 member National 7s rugby squad marches into camp today before a 16 member team is named next week for the Wellington and Las Vegas tournaments. Coach Alifereti Dere said that they will decide today whether th
Tietjens to bring shadow team to Uprising 7s
The World's best sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has confirmed that he will bring a shadow New Zealand 7s team to the upcoming Uprising Sevens. Tietjens exclusively told Fijivillage that he is looking at bring
Red Rock trio ready for challenge
The three Red Rock players Viliame Navanua, Vucago Banitabua and Jasa Veremalua are ready to put their bodies on the line if given a chance to represent Fiji at the next leg of the IRB Sevens Series. They were selec
Super Rugby TMOs given more powers
It appears Television Match Officials will be able to rule on aspects of play leading up to tries being scored in this year's Super Rugby competition. SANZAR have reportedly expanded the powers of the TMO so the
GP Batteries NSL 1st round shifted to Lawaqa Park
The first round of the GP Batteries National Soccer League next week will now be shifted to Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka. Fiji Football Association has confirmed the change of Venue due to the unavailability of Govind P
Matawalu scores for Glasgow
Flying Fijians half back Nikola Matawalu came off the bench and scored a try for his Scottish club Glasgow as they thrashed Treviso of Italy 41-7 in their RaboDirect PRO12 match. Meanwhile, Fijian born flanker Manoa
Dere to confirm participation on Monday
National sevens rugby coach Alifereti Dere will confirm on Monday whether a shadow national team or teams will take part in the Uprising 7s. Dere said he will need to discuss this issue with his assistant Timoci Wai
Top teams confirm for Uprisings 7s
Red Rock, Army, Police and defending champions Wardens are local confirmed teams for the Uprising 7s. Tournament Organizer Culden Kamea says the Uprising team will be a force to reckon with again this year as former
District players make grievances to Fiji FA
Several district players have taken up their grievances during a Players Dispute Meeting organized by the Fiji Football Association headquarters in Vatuwaqa yesterday. One of them is Suva soccer striker Joseph
Boxing Commission meets with WBF Executives
Efforts are being put in place to ensure that the rules, regulations and process in the day to day running of boxing in Fiji are internationally recognized. Changes being identified is the requirement for Fiji boxe
Rasiga happy with 3 Red Rock players selection
"You will reap what you sow" Those were the comments of Red Rock Coach Lote Rasiga as three of his players were included in the 21 member Digicel Fiji Sevens team squad to prepare for the New Zealand and U
Ememasi confident of selection
After being named in the national sevens team extended squad, Lomaiviti flyer Benito Eremasi believes the opportunity be in contention to make the trip to Wellington and Las Vegas is right at his door step. The 23-y
NZRU may send team to Uprising 7s
The New Zealand Rugby Union will decide later today whether they will send a team and coach Gordon Tietjens to the Uprising 7s tournament. Speaking to Fijivillage, Tietjens revealed if given the green light he may b
3 Red Rock players in 7s squad
Three Red Rock players have been named in the 21 member national training 7s squad announced yesterday. Jasa Veremalua, Vucago Banitabua and Viliame Navanua have been included in the extended squad that marches into