Wales fields strongest lineup
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named his strongest line-up in this Rugby World Cup to meet the Flying Fijians on Sunday. Waiting for the results of the Springboks and Samoa game this evening to know what they need
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Samo to play wing
Australia’s dire injury situation has forced them to wind back the clock and name loose forward Radike Samo on the right wing for tomorrow afternoon’s match against Russia. The 35-year-old Samo, who last sta
IDC preview as Labasa faces Rewa
Soccer fans will get to see a preview of what is expected at next week’s Courts IDC when Labasa takes on Rewa tonight in the National Soccer League competition. Both sides have a lot of players returning from the
Wales wary of Flying Fijians
Wales know that their fate is in their own hands, with a win against Fiji, ideally with a bonus point, securing them their fourth quarter final appearance in World Cups. A shock loss to Fiji in Nantes, losing 38-34,
ABs urge Lomu to be strong
The All Blacks have urged Jonah Lomu to “be strong” as the legendary New Zealand winger battles a health scare in an Auckland hospital. Lomu, who suffers from kidney problems, has been admitted since las
Wales to rest Shane
Wales have hinted strongly that Shane Williams will not be selected for their final World Cup Pool D match against Fiji in Hamilton on Sunday. Williams is recovering from a thigh strain and assistant coach Rob Howle
Luveniyali out injured
Waisea Luveniyali is out and it is highly likely that Wame Lewaravu will make a return on Sunday. This is the confirmation from the Flying Fijians media liaison officer, Vilikesa Rinavuaka as they gear up to me
Muliaina returns against Canada
The All Blacks coaches have announced the team for their final Pool match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup against Canada. All Blacks Coach Graham Henry says that they are going to increase intensity and execution. T
Read likely to return
The All Blacks team to play Canada in Wellington on Sunday will be announced within the hour and it's expected to feature the return from injury of number eight Kieran Read. A minor injury concern over All Black
Habana anticipates tough match against Samoa
Bryan Habana is expecting a huge physical battle against Samoa as they seek to secure their place in the last eight today. He said it is pretty tough against some of the island teams and that first 20 minutes agains
Dutt to guide Ba during IDC
Ba soccer team has been blessed with the presence of former Fiji and Ba soccer coach Yogendra Dutt ahead of the Courts IDC. He has been brought in as a technical advisor for the team. With Dutt’s inc
PNG based Fugre to join Nadro for IDC
Papua New Guinea based Elude Fugre will arrive in the country tomorrow to join Nadroga soccer's campaign for the Courts IDC. Fugre is a utility player and will fit with Nadroga's playing style as he is expected
There are no unhappy players in Fiji 15s camp-Tikoisuva
There are no unhappy players in the Fiji 15s camp according to Manager, Pio Bosco Tikoisuva. Speaking from NZ, Tikoisuva said the players just did not play according to the game plans set out and that is why we lost to
Flying Fijians captain determined
Flying Fijians captain Deacon Manu is determined that their campaign will not end on a low note against Wales this weekend. Scarlets prop Manu said though Fiji's chances of reaching the quarter finals is slim, the p
Menapi to coach Nadi for IDC
The Nadi soccer team will be coached by Solomon's star Cummins Menapi and former Nadi player Buksh Khan in the Courts IDC. Nadi was coached by Lambert Sarju but due to financial constraints the coaching panel has be
Every game at RWC is like a final-Mbalula
"Every game at the Rugby World Cup must be played as if it is your last". These are comments made by the South African Sports Minister, Fikile Mbalula to the Springbok rugby team ahead of their match against S
Barnes set to be named outside Cooper
Wallabies five eighth Quade Cooper is looking forward to linking up with former Reds teammate Berrick Barnes, hoping he will relieve him of some tactical kicking duties. After a standout performance in Australia's w
Prayer sessions assist players well in preparations
The Manager of the Fiji 15s team said they have a dedicated time of 30 minutes for the team’s prayer sessions on a daily basis. Some callers on a talkback show on our sister station, Viti FM raised the issue t
Springboks have a plan for Tuilagi
Springboks backs coach Dick Muir said that the defending champions have a plan to stop Alesana Tuilagi also known as the Samoan Bulldozer. South Africa plays their final RWC Pool D game against Samoa tomorrow. A
Nothing much to talk about - Rinavuaka
There is nothing much to talk about in relation to the Flying Fijians preparation ahead of the last Rugby World cup match against Wales this Sunday. This is what the Fiji team management had to say when questioned on th