Babas lose in semis
The Fiji Barbarians were bundled out of the Marist 7s tournament in Samoa this afternoon after going down 14-19 to Vaiala in the semifinals. The Babas defeated defending champions Vailele 29-19 in the quarter finals but
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Lautoka beats Ba, Labasa leads NSL
The Labasa soccer team leads the National Soccer League points table after they thrashed Nadroga 3-0. Labasa’s goal were scored by Samuela Kautoga and Maciu Dunadamu whereas Nadroga scored an own goal in the secon
Titans play last Rugby World Cup
They graced the rugby fields of the world for years with power, pace and confident. Now a magnificent seven have played in their last Rugby World Cup. No more will the tournament see the strength of Victor Matfield a
Bainivalu to captain Lautoka
One of the youngest players in the Lautoka soccer team, Poasa Bainivalu will captain the side today in the National Soccer League match against Ba. Lautoka Soccer president, Shalendra Prasad says young Bainivalu who is
Lièvremont’s last game as coach
Marc Lièvremont’s conditions as head coach of France will come to an end on Sunday after his team play New Zealand for the Web Ellis Cup. Lièvremont’s blunt criticism of his players has ruffled
Fiji Babas through to quarters
The Fiji Barbarians have successfully made its way to the quarter-finals of the Marist 7s in Samoa. Fiji beat Vaimoso 33-0 in the last pool match this afternoon and also defeated Iva 29-0 in the first pool match this mo
All Blacks ready for showdown
The All Blacks forwards are looking to front up again as they prepare to monster the French pack in tomorrow night’s World Cup final at Eden Park. One of the least talked about aspects of the All Blacks impressive
Can All Blacks retain number 1 spot?
The All Blacks are just 80 minutes away from confirming what most of us have always known that they are the most dominant side in rugby history. Under the reign of coach Graham Henry, the All Blacks have an outstanding
Babas off to a good start
The Fiji Barbarians got to a good start at the Marist 7s in Samoa this morning defeating Iva 29-0 in the first pool match. Captain Setefano Cakau led be example scoring two tries for Fiji. Fiji’s next pool match
History favours the All Blacks
The biggest question of the Rugby World Cup is just a day away before it will be answered. Many are looking back to the 1987 final where the All Blacks beat France, asking whether it will be a case of history repeating
Henry says win would bring eternal peace
All Blacks coach Graham Henry said his 95-year-old mother will be delighted when the Rugby World Cup is over because she thinks he’s under too much pressure. Henry’s comments were light-hearted but served to
Eden Park an advantage for All Blacks
There is home advantage and then there is Eden Park, the venue for Sunday’s Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and France. Since the ground staged its first Test match in 1921, New Zealand have played 70 in
Players await transfer window opening
Some major movement of soccer players is expected from the end of this year when the transfer window period opens on the 1st of December. Suva reps Apisai Smith and Joshua Wilson, while Lautoka strikers Valerio Nawatu a
Henry says words not needed in RWC finals preparations
Graham Henry said no words will be needed from him before he sends his All Blacks out to play the World Cup final on Sunday night at Eden Park. Henry confirmed after naming an unchanged starting XV to face the French in
Major transfers expected amongst soccer teams
Some major movement of soccer players is expected from the end of this year when the transfer window period opens on the 1st of December. Suva reps, Apisai Smith and Joshua Wilson while Lautoka strikers, Valerio Nawatu
How did France make the final?
How did France make the final? It’s the question being asked, but not really answered by rugby fans throughout New Zealand and the world. Thumped by the All Blacks, humbled by Tonga, only a point better than a 14
Wallabies ready for Wales
The Wallabies are making all the right statements about tonight’s Rugby World Cup bronze medal match against Wales at Eden Park, but the big concern is whether they will be mentally switched on. While Wales are st
Jetsetters beat Nadroga
Nadi soccer team beat Nadroga 4-2 in the National Soccer League competition last night. Nadi now has 23 points and still sit 7th on the points table. But the matches to see in this weekend’s competition are the L
All Blacks never beaten France in month of October at RWC
The All Blacks have never beaten France in a World Cup match in October and that’s something they’re well aware of leading into a final this weekend. The All Blacks, beat the French the last time they playe
Ba faces setback
The Ba soccer team has suffered a major setback ahead of its three O-league matches this year. Ba is on the verge of signing Rewa’s Simione Tamanisau, Suva’s Esava Naqeleca and Lautoka’s Jone Vono Juni