Somoca to lead Flying Fijians
Flying Fijians Head Coach Inoke Male has named Setefano Somoca as captain to lead the Flying Fijians in their last match this weekend against Georgia. Somoca will team up with Jerry Yanuyanutawa and Viliame Veikoso in
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$4.2M allocated to Fiji Sports Council
$4.2 million has been allocated to the Fiji Sports Council to assist with the upgrade of the National Stadium to international standards and this will enhance Fiji's ability to bid for and host regional and internati
Ba claims comprehensive win
The 4R Ba soccer team looks good to qualify for the semifinal of the Pacific Cup tournament after a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Labasa NZ last night. Star striker Tuimasi Manuca was on top of his game scoring two goa
NZ 7s squad named
Kurt Baker and Sherwin Stowers have both been named in Gordon Tietjen's All Black Sevens squad after missing out on Super Rugby contracts. Tietjen retained with his experienced core of players with captain DJ Forbes
Springbok playmaker ruled out
The Springbok Sevens team faces a major setback ahead of the Dubai 7's tournament next week as star playmaker Cecil Africa has been ruled out of the team because of injury. The 2010/2011 IRB Sevens Player of the Yea
Coca Cola donates to U19 Basketball team
Coca Cola Amatil today donated traveling bags, Water bottles and energy drinks to the Under 19 Men's and Women's Basketball team ahead of their Pacific Youth Basketball Championship in Melbourne next week. U
Labasa starts Pacific Cup campaign with a draw
Labasa kick started their Pacific Cup tournament campaign with a 2-all draw against Navua NZ yesterday. After trailing 2-0 at halftime, the Babasiga Lions with the services of many of their star players pulled 2 goals b
Players united in Dubai 7s title quest
There will be only one thing on the Digicel Fiji 7s player’s minds as they left the country this morning. That is to capture the elusive Dubai title that they have never been able to win in the history of
Kunavore makes final journey home
Top Fiji and Nadroga rugby utility back, Maleli Kunavore will make his final journey from Suva to his village in Nakalavo, Nadroga tomorrow where he will rest for a night. Wife, Bulou Sema will travel with Kunavore&
New winger ready to fly
New Digicel Fiji 7s winger, Maleli Bula from Somosomo, Gau believes he can deliver the goods in Dubai and South Africa. The 27-year-old former DAV boys and Rishikul Sanatan college student said Alipate Ratini has le
Basketball teams present i-tatau to President
The Fiji Men's and Women's Under 19 Basketball teams is all geared up for the Pacific Youth Basketball Championship which starts in Melbourne this Saturday. Both teams presented their i-tatau to the Presiden
Rugby was just a pass time for Tube
"I am not like others who dreamt of donning the national jumper one day". Those were the words of Digicel Fiji 7s team member Gasaudua Tube who will be making his debut in Dubai. The 26 year old from Naitasir
FRU to decide on how to recognise Kunavore’s contribution to Fiji
The Fiji Rugby Union will decide today on how they will recognize former Fiji and Nadroga rugby utility back, Maleli Kunavore who passed away last week. Kunavore will be laid to rest in Nakalavo on Friday. FRU's Hi
Cooper hints at boxing career
Queensland Rugby coaching director Ewen McKenzie remains hopeful Quade Cooper will play for the Reds in the next Super Rugby season despite suggestions the disgruntled Wallabies playmaker is set to quit the code in Austr
Flying Fijians captain comments after humiliating loss
Flying Fijians Captain, Deacon Manu said they can be their own worst enemies at times. His comments come after the 53-nil hiding to a second string Irish A side. Manu declined to shift blame for the defeat to anyone bu
Vuli creates history
History will be created when our very own female rugby referee Koini Vuli will set foot in Dubai next weekend. Vuli, will be the first ever Pacific Islander appointed to officiate at the upcoming Women's IRB Dubai 7
England 7s recalls old guard
England Sevens coach Ben Ryan has recalled former captain and IRB Sevens Player of the Year Ollie Phillips to his squad to defend their title in the Dubai Sevens. Playmaker Dan Bibby, who last appeared in Glasgow and Lo
Changes to O-League format to be known this weekend
Any changes to the O-league format for the next season will be known this weekend. The Oceania Football Confederation is holding a special meeting in New Caledonia this weekend to discuss if a new format will be adopted
Flying Fijians remain in 14th spot
The Flying Fijians remain on the 14th spot of the IRB rankings despite straight losses in the Europe tour. The Wallabies cemented third place with their 20-14 win over England. The top four in the world will be the see
Cooper reportedly quits Australian rugby
Quade Cooper has reportedly quit Australian rugby after being offered a meager incentive-based contract. The five-eighth is understood to have turned his back on the Australian Rugby Union and the Wallabies and will loo