Ba soccer great passes away
The Ba soccer community has gone into mourning ahead of the Pillays Garments Champions league. This is after a former Ba great and Fiji rep, Meera Sami passed away leaving unforgettable memories of his 23 years of servi
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Singh quits as Labasa soccer coach
The man who led Labasa soccer team to win the Courts IDC after a long 17 years has finally called it a day. After ongoing tension in the Babasiga Lions camp, coach, Gurjeet Singh has decided not to continue coaching the
Old hands to lead Fiji 7s team
Three of the current top players in the Digicel Fiji 7s 20 member squad are likely candidates to lead the side for the Uprising Fiji International 7s and also the next leg of the IRB 7s. With the departure of current ca
Suva to bank on experience
The Suva soccer team will not field any new players in the Pillay’s Garments Champions League this weekend. Team President, Mahendra Prasad said the Capital City team will rely on the experience of players that to
Talebula return to boost squad
The return of playmaker Metuisela Talebula into the Digicel Fiji Sevens team 20-member squad will boost that position ahead of the Uprising Fiji International Sevens. Talebula played a key role in the Fiji Sevens team t
Babasiga Lions in hot soup again
Courts IDC Champions, Labasa soccer team is going through a hard time preparing for this week’s Pillays Garments Champions League. Labasa has already lost quality players like Maciu Dunadamu, Taniela Waqa and Pita
New names in NZ 7s squad
There are new names in national sevens coach Gordon Tietjens notepad following the domestic competition in Queenstown. Auckland claimed the title with a 36-24 win in the final over Otago. Tietjens said there were some
Pivac guides Auckland 7s team to victory
Former Flying Fijians and national 7s coach Wayne Pivac has guided the Auckland 7s team to win the New Zealand 7s title yesterday. The favourites had a tournament of two halves after a huge hiccup on day one losing to M
20 member training squad prepares for Uprising 7s
Digicel Fiji 7s team coach Alifereti Dere and assistant coach Etuate Waqa will today begin preparations with the 20 member squad for the Uprising International 7s tournament. After selection in the weekend, Dere reitera
Nadroga wins first leg
Nadroga soccer team is just one step away from cementing its spot in the Super Premier division for this year. Nadroga beat Tailevu Naitasiri 4-2 yesterday in the first round of Promotion Relegation match. Nadroga now
11 awards available at Fiji FA awards ceremony
A total of 11 eleven awards will be handed out during the Fiji Football Association Awards ceremony next month. The categories include Male and Female Footballer of the Year, Junior Footballer of the Year, Coach of the
Nadroga/Nadi people’s choice in voting
Rugby powerhouses Nadroga and Nadi lead the vote as the people’s choice team to participate in the Uprising Fiji International 7s Festival. Minor union Ba are the surprise dark horse in the mix while Naitasi
Coaches stress teamwork is essential
“Prove that you have what it takes to be part of the team to New Zealand and USA 7s”. Those are the challenging words from Digicel Fiji 7s coach Alifereti Dere and assistant Etuate Waqa after the team announ
New faces in Fiji 7s squad
There are some new faces in the Digicel 7s squad for the Uprising International 7s. They include Isaac Bainivalu, Iliesa Nadau, Isimeli Taqea, Jone Tiko, Timoci Sinate and Jo Nasilisili The injured trio Setefano Cakau,
Injury trio cleared
The injury trio of former captain Setefano Cakau, Jimilai Nakadawa and Livai Ikanikoda has been cleared medically to join the Digicel Fiji 7s team in preparation for Uprising Fiji International 7s. Also making into the
Rounds Junior ruled out
Nadroga's star footballer John Rounds Junior has been ruled out of the Promotion Relegation series. Nadroga Boss Dhirendra Lal said Rounds injured his ankle during training yesterday. However he said they have a po
Police names star stud side for Uprising 7s
The Police 7's rugby team is naming a star studded team for the Uprising Fiji International 7's on the 20th and 21st of this month. Coach, Manasa Bari have the services of former national 7's reps, Etonia N
Experience favors Nadroga in Promotion Relegation match
Experience will be the factor that will give Nadroga soccer team the edge over Tailevu Naitasiri in Promotion Relegation match tomorrow. Nadroga has caused some major upsets in major soccer tournaments last year. Nadro
Seasonal players likely to miss next IRB 7s
The Digicel Fiji 7's team for the next leg of the IRB 7's series in New Zealand and USA is likely to have some seasonal players missing from the side. Ruled out are Watisoni Votu, Semi Radradra, Joeli Lutumailag
BSP, the Uprising 7s official bank
The 2012 Uprising Fiji International 7's tournament today signed up BSP as their Official Bank. BSP Country Manager, Kevin McCarthy said that they have a keen interest in 7s rugby having being co sponsor of the Digi