Top teams for Mokani Sevens
All of the top local Sevens rugby teams in the country will be in action from tomorrow in the Foster’s Mokani Sevens in Tailevu. Last week’s Adi Salusalu winner, Red Rock is the favorite for the two day even
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FRU board meets today on Flying Fijians report
The FRU board will meet today to discuss the Review Report after the Flying Fijians’ dismal Rugby World Cup campaign. Chairman Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga has confirmed that they will meet to deliberate on the report
Ba to play relatively unknown opponent
The Ba soccer team will face a relatively unknown team in the first O-League match this Sunday. Ba is up against AS Mont-Dore of New Caledonia which should not be taken lightly as this side has players who played in the
Bolabiu appointed to ref for World Sevens Series
Referee James Bolabiu continues to fly the flag for Fiji on the international scene with his appointment earlier this month by the International Rugby Board to five tournaments in the 2011-12 HSBC World Sevens Series.
All Blacks remain top of rugby world
The All Blacks have remained at the top of rugby’s world rankings but unlucky Wales have slipped from sixth to eighth place despite finishing fourth in the World Cup. The All Blacks, who beat France to become worl
Teams for Coral Coast 7s to arrive next month
Most overseas teams taking part in the Fiji’s Coral Coast 7s next month will arrive in the country on the 16th of November for the 18th and 19th two day competition. Organizer, Jay Whyte said that the 8 overseas b
Hansen interested in All Blacks coaching job
Assistant All Blacks coach Steve Hansen confirmed he wants to coach New Zealand in the long term. While Graham Henry is still to declare his hand in the wake of the successful World Cup campaign, there seems to be a gro
Savou has tough test with new reps
Current Digicel Fiji 7s coach, Josateki Savou is faced with one of the toughest assignment in trying to win the FORU 7s this weekend. With only Setefano Cakau as the old hands in the team while Watisoni Votu is nursing
Copeland disciplinary hearing took place last night
The hearing for the disciplinary tribunal of Pacific Games gold medalist Leslie Copeland took place last night. This is the confirmation from FASANOC President Vidya Lakhan. Lakhan said, last night the committee of the
7s coach to have 2 weeks to prepare
Less than two week’s will be the given time to whoever will coach the Digicel Fiji 7s team to the first IRB 7s on the Gold Coast in Australia next month. The Fiji Rugby Union is yet to name the coach although Josa
Kiwis claim French eye gouging during finals
Rugby commentator Keith Quinn is standing by his assertion that All Blacks captain Richie McCaw was eye gouged during the latter stages of Sunday’s Rugby World Cup final. The legendary caller believed McCaw was ey
Tough road for 7s team
The road for the Digicel Fiji Sevens Team to do well in the FORU Sevens tournament in Apia this weekend will be tougher than last week. The Josateki Savou coached side lost in the Marist Sevens semifinal and is grouped
Emotional moment as All Blacks return to Christchurch
For All Blacks captain Richie McCaw, star first five-eighth Dan Carter and No.8 Kieran Read, today’s World Cup parade in Christchurch will be a very emotional moment. The trio call the quake-ravaged city home and
France should not be fined – ABs manager
All Blacks manager Darren Shand said France should not be fined for advancing on the haka before Sunday’s Rugby World Cup final. France captain Thierry Dusautoir said his team had tried to make a statement by form
Dusatoir name IRB Player of the Year
The All Blacks have continued their winning streak taking out the Team of the Year at the International Rugby Board awards. Coach Graham Henry was named Coach of the Year for a record fifth time in Auckland on Monday ni
No word yet on 7s coach
There is still no word from Rugby House on when the new Sevens coach will be selected. At present, former Sevens and Wardens coach Josateki Savou is with the team at the FORU tournament in Samoa and will return in time
Thousands turn up for All Blacks victory parade
Central Auckland has turned into a sea of black as thousands of proud New Zealanders make their way to Queen St to watch the All Blacks’ victory parade. Spirits are high and eager fans are passing the time befor
FRU board to meet regarding dismal RWC performace
The FRU board will meet this Thursday to discuss the Review Report after the Flying Fijians dismal Rugby World Cup campaign. Chairman Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga has confirmed that they will meet this week to deliberate on
Massive parade organized for All Blacks
New Zealand has woken up from a 24-year nightmare this morning to celebrate the All Blacks’ World Cup victory after a nail-biting one-point win over France. Thousands partied through the night in Auckland and arou
Labasa leads National Soccer League
The Labasa soccer team leads the National Soccer League points table with 42 points after they thrashed Nadroga 3-0 yesterday afternoon. Labasa’s goals were scored by Samuela Kautoga and Maciu Dunadamu whereas Nad