Nasiga offered English contract
Nadroga and National fifteens lock Rupeni Nasiga has been offered a professional rugby contract in England. Plymouth Albion has signed 26-year-old Fiji international on a one-year deal. Nasiga has won 11 caps fo
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Mitchell in doubt for Wallabies
Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell is facing another extended stint on the sidelines after reinjuring his right ankle in Saturday night’s crushing 22-0 loss to New Zealand in Auckland. Mitchell was forced from the
Suva beats Tavua
In the lone National Soccer League match this afternoon, Suva has defeated Tavua 1-0. Sanni Isa scored the goal in the second half. Story by: Aliki Bia
Argentina holds Springboks to a draw
Argentina and South Africa have drawn 16-all in the Rugby Championship match this morning. Argentina lead against South Africa 13-3 at the half time break. Meanwhile, Australia’s hopes of breaking its Bled
Suva-Nasinu to battle in netball final
Suva defended their National Netball Championship in an as they edged Nasinu 33-32 in the final. Laced with the services of Raijeli Daurewa, Nina Cirikisuva, Luse Robanakadavu and Taufa Taga the capital city girls d
Suva to face Tavua in NSL
In the lone match of the National Soccer League, Suva will be taking on Tavua at Garvey Park at 3pm. Story by: Aliki Bia
Nadroga retains Digicel Cup
Nadroga defended the Digicel Cup trophy in style as they comprehensively outclassed Naitasiri 30-13 this afternoon. Nadroga scored four tries through Adriu Delai, Peni Ravai, Sailosi Rabonaqica and Mosese Volavola, as t
Fiji beats Vodafone Play Fair Brazil side
It is history in the making for the Fiji soccer as our national soccer team beat the Play Fair Brazil team 1-nil this afternoon at Govind Park. After going down to the Vodafone Play Fair Brazil team 2-1 in the first mat
History favours All Blacks
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has played down Australia’s woeful history at Eden Park saying that psychologically it could prove to be a motivational factor. History is strongly weighted in the All Blacks’ f
Deans wants forwards to hit harder
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans wants his forwards to hit harder and think smarter in Saturday night’s Rugby Championship battle with New Zealand, as Australia fights to keep the Bledisloe Cup series alive at Eden Par
Stage set for final showdown
This is the second time the two sides will meet in the Digicel Cup final and everyone knows that they are both the powerhouses of local rugby competition. Nadroga goes into the game defending the cup, knowing that Nait
Possession vital in Cup final
Naitasiri and Nadroga will play the final today with a lot at stake, the pride of the Vanua and the chance to lift the prestigious Digicel Cup trophy and be crowned the 2012 Digicel Cup champion. The Highlanders will b
Suva dominant at netball championship
The Suva netball team put on a sterling performance in a nail biting game beating Nasinu 34-26 in their last pool match yesterday. Laced with the services of national reps Maria Lutua, Taufa Taga, Raijeli Daveua and Nin
Ralulu to start for Fiji
Ba soccer team goalkeeper Jone Ralulu will get the biggest break of his life today as he will start against the Vodafone Play Fair Brazil team. Fiji soccer head coach Carlos Buzzetti has picked Ralulu as the number one
Shut up and stay at home in bed, Deans told
As the Wallabies try to beat the world champion All Blacks at Eden Park tomorrow night after a long 26 years, the last coach to lead the Wallabies to victory there, Alan Jones has called time up for current coach Robbie
Battle looms for Digicel Cup finals
It will be battle between a young and determined Naitasiri side against an experienced Nadroga team in tomorrow’s Digicel Cup final. The Highlanders will be led by their young skipper Jese Cirikisuva while the
Nasinu thrashes Lautoka
National netball reps Taraima Rara, Vaiti Waqatabu and Luse Kotobalavu guided Nasinu to a 40-5 win over Lautoka in the National Netball Championship in the last hour. Lautoka had no answer to a fired up Nasinu team who
Ratu Cakobau Park to undergo upgrade
Ratu Cakobau Park will undergo an upgrade worth $1 million for one and half years. The first phase of work worth $200,000 will commence in November where the ground will be upgraded along with the improvement of drainag
Vodafone Brazil side defeats Fiji soccer team
The Vodafone Fair Play Brazil side defeated the Fiji national soccer team 2-1 last night. Valerio Nawatu scored for Fiji in the first half. Fiji will play the Vodafone Fair Play Brazil team tomorrow in its second game
Naitasiri aims to repeat history
History can be repeated at Lawaqa Park tomorrow when Naitasiri face defending champions Nadroga for the Digicel Cup final. The last time the two sides met in the final was in 2010 where Vesi Rarawa scored two tries and