Latest Sports news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
“I always know that one day I will wear the white jumper”. Those were the words of national sevens rep Manueli Laqai who will be out to represent Fiji for the first time in the Gold Coast 7s next week. Laqa
Last week he wished he was part of the Suva rugby side that won the Farebrother Sullivan trophy but now he wants the title to rest in Suva for the year. New national 7s rep and robust Suva center Leone Tabuarua sa
Former Ba soccer player, Akash Sharma and former Savusavu rep, Mosese Gadai will fill in as two defenders for the Rewa soccer team in the Courts IDC. This is happening as two top Rewa players, Peniame Drova and Usaia Ta
The All Blacks have made two changes to their starting lineup to face South Africa for the last round of rugby championship in Soweto this Sunday. Winger Hosea Gear and lock Brodie Retallick comes into the starting line
A heart of lion and a champion himself, are some of the words that describes former national 15s captain and flanker Rupeni Qaraniqio who passed away. Former Fiji 15s team flyhalf Dan Lobendhan said he never came across
Tomasi Cama Jnr and Lote Raikabula have been named in the New Zealand 12 member team for the Gold Coast Sevens next week. Captain DJ Forbes, Tim Mikkelson, Mark Jackman and Kylem O’Donnell are the other players in
Naitasiri will be out to steal the Farebrother rugby trophy against Suva this Saturday. The Highlanders have met Suva six times in the Farebrother challenge for the past 10 years and have come out victorious on five occ
Rewa soccer has registered Solomons based James Naka and Abraham Iniga in its team but does not have money to pay their airfares. Coach Marika Rodu said these two players are needed for them to qualify for the semis of
Two senior Wallabies have broken their silence on the controversy surrounding Quade Cooper and the team to say no player is bigger than the team. Sekope Kepu and Drew Mitchell said it was up to Cooper and the Australia
Former National 15's Captain and flanker, Rupeni Qaraniqio has passed away. 66 year old Qaraniqio who was known as ‘The Spoiler’ during his playing days was also referred to as one of the greatest flanke
Sensational utility forward, Ulaiasi Lawavou is living his dream that he will play for the Fiji 7's team. 27 year old Lawavou played for Nadi in 2008, where they created history of winning both the major trophies in
The Suva soccer fraternity is waiting for someone like Aisea Mocelutu to bring the long awaited glory back home. Suva last won the IDC in 1983 where the team beat Ba 1-0 in extra time through a Aisea Mocelutu goal at Na
It was a dream come true for Samisoni Viriviri after being named in the final 12 member squad for the national team to Gold Coast 7s. The Dratabu, Nadi farmer first played for Nadi College in the under 16 and by the ag
Lami soccer team is doing all the hard yards in their preparation to defend their Premier division title at the Courts IDC. The team will be coached by former National rep, Tama Vasuga and has the depth to tackle teams
Naitasiri and Suva will have the services of their senior players this Saturday in the Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge. Flying Fijians coach Inoke Male said the players can play for their respective teams. Meanwh
2008 Fiji Bati Captain, Wes Naiqama has switched clubs and now will be playing for the Penrith Panthers. Naiqama who has signed a two year contract with the Panthers said he is also focusing on next year’s Rugby L
He may be representing Fiji at the Gold Coast Sevens for the first time but for Apisai Domolailai, rugby runs in his family. The 23-year-old former Sigatoka Methodist High School student who plays for Nadroga was overjo
Amateur Boxing in Fiji could soon enter into exciting times after successful discussions held in the Cuban capital Havana by the Minister of Youth and Sports Commander Viliame Naupoto and his Cuban counter parts. The Cu
The Savusavu soccer team will oppose the idea of having eight teams in next season’s National Soccer League competition. This issue will take center stage at the Fiji Football Association’s annual congress n
Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer said beating the All Blacks will be vital to the psychological state of his side. And he wants consistent wins over the world champions leading into the 2015 Rugby World Cup. South Africa
