Latest Sports news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
All Blacks fullback Israel Dagg said he is ready for an aerial bombardment from Argentina’s first-five Martin Hernandez. Hernandez is one the Pumas’ few world class players, but his style is built around a s
Flying Fijian and former national sevens rep Nikola Matawalu believes his Navy rugby side will make it to the final of the Escott shield. Matawalu said they won the shield for the first time last year after beating Army
Ba will miss its top striker Osea Vakatalesau tonight against Nadi in the crucial National Soccer League match. Vakatalesau, who scored against Lautoka on Wednesday, is carrying two yellow cards to his name and will hav
The Wallabies have suffered a major blow ahead of their must-win Rugby Championship clash against South Africa with veteran hooker Stephen Moore ruled out. Moore suffered a low grade strain in his right hamstring during
Fiji born and Brisbane Broncos prop, Petero Civoniceva is looking forward to meeting North Queensland superstar Jonathan Thurston in tomorrow’s NRL knockout final. Civoniceva is playing his last round of
The Fiji Rugby Union has joined the many well-wishers around the country and the world in congratulating Iliesa Delana for his gold medal win at the paralympic games. FRU Chief Executive Officer Manasa Baravilala sa
The Fiji Sports Council said it will manage the operational costs with the FRU incurred for rugby matches but the council has not reduced its 25% share of the gate-takings from local rugby competitions. CEO Litiana
Some nail-biting matches remain in the National Soccer League competition which will decide this year’s winner. Ba, Suva, Nadi are the teams in chasing the league title. Ba leads the points table wit
Army rugby team will now play in the semifinals of the Escott shield tomorrow after they filed a protest against Covenant Brothers. Army claims Covenant Brothers fielded an unregistered player in their win last week
The loss of first five-eighth Dan Carter won’t change the All Blacks’ game plan for their Rugby Championship clash with Argentina tomorrow night. Carter was ruled out yesterday after failing to recover f
Fiji’s rugby champion side, Nadroga will now defend the Farebrother Sullivan Cup at their home ground, Lawaqa Park. This is after a successful meeting where the Fiji Rugby Union gave up its share of takings to
His rise in the IRB Sevens Series was way back in 2003 and since then, Setefano Cakau has never disappointed local rugby fans with sheer speed and strong defense. Cakau was one of the team’s top performers last se
First-five Dan Carter has been withdrawn from the All Blacks team to face Argentina, with Beauden Barrett joining the team in Wellington. Carter is believed to have a calf injury, but All Blacks management are yet t
The Ba soccer team has to relook at their goal scoring area if they want to clinch their 16th National League title. The men-in-black missed a number of golden opportunities in last night’s National Soccer Lea
Argentina flanker Julio Farias said Saturday’s clash with the All Blacks at Westpac Stadium represents the Pumas’ biggest challenge in the Rugby Championship. Playing a game against the All Blacks in New Zea
Officials of Fiji’s champion rugby side Nadroga are currently meeting with the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) and the Fiji Sports Council as they seek answers on how much return will be going back to the union and the play
Top hockey clubs in the country are expected to battle for the annual Marist Eastgate Memorial Open tournament on the 21st to the 23rd of this month. The tournament which is in its 18th year is one of the most prest
The 10-man Lautoka side denied Ba their much needed win in last night’s National Soccer League match as the two sides ended in a one-all draw. Ba scored first through Osea Vakatalesau in the first half. However,
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made five changes to his starting lineup that beat Australia for their clash with Argentina this Saturday. There are returns to the New Zealand jersey for Julian Savea, Conrad Smith, Vi
Top hockey clubs in the country are expected to battle for the annual Marist Eastgate Memorial Open tournament on the 21st to the 23rd of this month. The tournament which is in its 18th year is one of the most prestigio
