Farebrother challenge postponed
The Nadroga Rugby team will consider the option of not playing in further Farebrother Sullivan trophy Challenge this season if their concerns are not met. Spokesperson, Tiko Matawalu said this is a possibility but t
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Coach happy with 7s fitness test
Free flowing rugby and giving players the chance to showcase the flamboyance and flair, will be the main key in defending the Gold Coast Sevens Title. Despite a low turnout at the Digicel Fiji Sevens team fitness te
All Blacks unfazed over Henry’s presence
The All Blacks have no fear with their former mentor sitting in the opposing coaches box when they play their first Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Wellington on Saturday night. Eleven months after Sir
Big celebration planned for Delana
A big celebration is expected at Nadrala Village, Navosa, to acknowledge the golden jump of Iliesa Delana at the Paralympic Games in London yesterday. Proud mum Lice Bulusui said Delana’s family at Nadrala and Nai
Nadroga await FRU reply regarding gate takings proposal
The Nadroga Rugby Union is still awaiting a reply from the Fiji Rugby Union in relation to their proposal. Spokesperson Tiko Matawalu said FRU has sent them a confirmation that they a looking into Nadroga’s pr
Lautoka expected to make changes for Ba clash
The Lautoka Soccer team is expected to make some positional changes in the National Soccer League match against Ba tonight. Coach Lambert Sarju said it will be a tough game for them as Ba is an experienced side and
Samo recalled to starting lineup
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has again shown faith in 36-year-old Radike Samo by including him in his starting fifteen against South Africa. Deans said Samo will bring in some aggression to the side. Meanwhile, Deans h
Win tonight will increase Ba’s chances
A win against Lautoka in the National Soccer League match tonight will increase Ba’s chances of winning their 16th league title. The Men-in-Black are currently leading the points table with 35 points and will be p
High ball ability limits Savea’s involvement
Julian Savea’s All Black involvement has been restricted to promotional activities and the training field since his trouble under the high ball against Ireland. The wing has not been required on the bench as utili
Dere clears air on Isake Katonibau’s drug test
With a few weeks to the first leg of the IRB Sevens Series, the Digicel Fiji Sevens squad will have their second fitness test today. From a pool of 44 players, 12 will then be named as they head into the first leg of th
Hernandez inclusion boosts Pumas
Argentina has been boosted by the inclusion of first five-eighth Juan Martin Hernandez, a player who in 2007 was rated as arguably the best number 10 on the planet - before injury robbed him of his chance to pressure Dan
Farebrother challenge may head to Churchill Park
The second Farebrother Sullivan Cup challenge may now head to Churchill Park. As of today, the Nadroga Rugby Union has not received any feedback from the Fiji Sports Council in relation to its proposal on the charge
7s team to be selected from pool of 44
Having lost most of the key players overseas, Digicel Fiji Sevens team coach Alifereti Dere is optimistic that there are players who can continue where they left off last season. The 12-member team will be selected from
Dom Shipperly likely to get first Test
Dom Shipperly is in line to play his first Test match and Kurtley Beale is expected to return to the Wallabies for the test against the Springboks. The Wallabies will nam
Possession and pace vital for Northland
“The team that plays Nadroga needs to play at their pace.” That is the sentiment of former Flying Fijians coach Ilivasi Tabua after assessing Nadroga’s last two games against Naitasiri and Tailevu. Ta
Springbok hooker under injury cloud
The Springboks are keeping their fingers crossed over the availability of hooker Adriaan Strauss who is the only injury concern at this stage. Strauss will be assessed later in the week and the team doctor will make a c
Stallions want more money from gate takings
The Nadroga Rugby Union has sent a proposal to the Fiji Sports Council in relation to their charges at Lawaqa Park and are awaiting a reply. Nadroga rugby spokesperson Tiko Matawalu confirms that they are asking the
Ba/Lautoka/Nadi to play 2 NSL games this week
The Ba, Lautoka and Nadi soccer teams are expected to play two National League matches this week. The men-in-black will host Lautoka on Wednesday at 7pm and face Nadi on Friday at 7pm at Prince Charles Park.
Labasa soccer team sacks coach after shock loss
The Labasa Soccer Team has sacked their coach Epeli Levaci after their shocking loss to Savusavu in the National Soccer League yesterday by three goals to nil. Association Secretary, Nilesh Lal said Savusavu was the
Big test up front for All Blacks
Predictability will not make Argentina any easier against the All Blacks as the Kiwis expect a huge battle up front. Hooker Andrew Hore said the All Blacks are not expecting any surprises from the Pumas. The Arg