Latest Sports news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Colin Slade is the All Blacks first choice first five at this stage. Coach Graham Henry said Slade is under scrutiny following the injury that put Dan Carter out of the tournament. Slade had a solid game in their 79-1
Outspoken Samoa centre Eliota Fuimaono Sapolu has been hit with a misconduct charge after accusing Welsh referee Nigel Owens of bias. BBC reports Sapolu criticized Owens for his handling of Samoa’s 13 5
As announced to the rugby world yesterday, Dan Carter is out of the Rugby World Cup. All Blacks first five eighth Carter has been ruled out because of the groin injury. Carter’s mother broke down in tears
Despite losing two games over the weekend, no damage has been done to Rewa’s preparation for the Courts IDC. Labasa thumped the Delta Tigers 5-0 on Friday and Tavua walloped them 4-1 on Saturday. However R
The All Blacks are through to the quarter finals after they beat Canada in Wellington this afternoon by 79-15. Captain Andrew Hore said that though they played well they will have to improve on the kick offs.
Fiji born former All Black winger Joeli Vidiri, has spoken out from his Middlemore Hospital bed, to urge rugby legend Jonah Lomu to step back from his boxing commitments. Vidiri was also admitted last Sunday for a c
All Blacks first five eighth Dan Carter has been ruled out for the rest of the World Cup. This is because of the groin injury he suffered at yesterday’s captains run and Colin Slade will now be expected to wea
Current IDC champions Rewa suffered a major blow ahead of this year’s tournament after they were beaten by Tavua yesterday by 4-1 in the National Soccer League. Soseni Rokete was the toast for the day for Tavu
There is a lot of talk about Jonah Lomu in hospital, meanwhile one of Fiji’s greatest sons in the rugby field, a former All Blacks and Counties Manukau winger Joeli Vidiri is also in hospital. Vidiri is suffer
Samoa are back in the headlines after frustrations boiled over following their controversial match against South Africa on Friday night and resulted in social media attacks on the International Rugby Board. The IRB
The Ikale Tahi Tonga pulled off one of the all time Rugby World Cup upsets last night, defeating France 19-14 at Wellington. It was a result no one could have predicted but its impact is lessened by the fact t
Stand-in All Blacks captain Dan Carter suffered a groin injury at the captain’s run training session in Wellington today and has been withdrawn from the match against Canada. He was due to lead the side for t
Australia has booked a quarterfinal spot after beat Russia 68-22 in their last pool match this after. While Australia looks good in attack they allowed some 3 easy tries to be scored against them which coach Robbie
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will not play in tomorrow’s night match against Canada due to injury. All Blacks management said at a press conference today that an injury in McCaw’s foot would see him s
Samoa captain Mahonri Schwalger could not contain his disappointment with referee Nigel Owens following his side’s 13-5 defeat to the Springboks last night. Schwalger said if some of those decisions had gone t
In last night’s results, South Africa has beaten Samoa 13-5 in a bruising World Cup clash which ends the Samoan campaign. Down 13-0 at halftime, the gutsy Pacific Island side dominated for large periods o
This is the 129th time England and Scotland - the traditional rivals will meet, for the first time on a neutral venue, and it could well be the most crucial in recent memory. Both teams are playing for their Rugby W
Labasa taught the Champions of Fiji soccer Rewa a good lesson at their home ground last night with a thumping 5-0 win in the National Soccer League competition. Labasa overpowered the Delta Tigers in all aspects of
Defending champions of the Courts IDC, Rewa has suffered a big blow as Solomon's based James Naka and George Lui have confirmed their unavailability for the Delta Tigers. Naka and Lui have been very instrumental in
Samoa has it all to play for as they face off against South Africa in their final Pool D clash in Eden Park tonight. While South Africa need just one point to ensure they make it through to the quarter finals regardless
