Tuapati focuses on set pieces
Being one of the three hookers in the Flying Fijians team, Tuapati Talemaitoga’s job description is about the forwards winning their own set pieces in the scrums and lineouts. With veteran hooker Sunia Koto still in the
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Coin toss decides challenge order
A simple coin toss has decided Tonga will challenge the All Blacks first at the Rugby World Cup 2011 opening match tomorrow night, before the home team responds with the haka. Organizers have clarified the rules, after
Flying Fijians to miss scrum coach
Flying Fijians scrum coach, Michael Foley will not be with the side in the opening game against Namibia on Saturday. Fijivillage has received confirmation that Foley is in Australia and will join the side before the gam
Fatiaki out to learn more at RWC
His performance in the Flying Fijians in the Pacific Nations Cup earned him a contract for the Worcester team next season and for Ravai Fatiaki, he still looks up to senior players to learn from them in the Rugby World
Tongan rugby captain in doubt for opener
Tongan rugby team captain Finau Maka is in doubt for tomorrow's opening World Cup clash with the All Blacks. Maka strained an Achilles heel five days ago and hasn't been able to train since. A decision on whet
Tabakaucoro books 200m semifinals spot
Pacific Games, fastest man, Banuve Tabakaucoro has booked a spot in the 200 meter semifinal tomorrow after coming in home first in his heat with a time of 22.32 seconds. Tabakaucoro's time is the 3rd fastest coming
Koyamaibole still not in camp
Flying Fijians number 8, Sisa Koyamaibole is still not in camp in Tauranga ahead of the opening World Cup game against Namibia on Saturday. Coach, Samu Domoni Jnr said Koyamaibole had to attend an urgent meeting in Fiji
ABs still undecided on fullback berth
Graham Henry admits the All Blacks selectors are still undecided about the fullback berth for the Rugby World Cup and they want to explore Israel Dagg's game under more challenging circumstances. That's why Dag
Team Fiji aims for 6 gold in athletics today
Team Fiji will be aiming to collect close to six gold medals in athletics today in the Pacific Games. The Mens 400 meters final starts at 6.30 tonight where Saint Bedes sprinter Beniamino Maravu, Niko Verekauta and Ratu
Qera out to lift the bar in RWC
He was rated amongst the best in his position in the last Rugby World Cup and Flying Fijians open side flanker, Akapusi Qera is aiming to lift the bar in New Zealand. Coming from a family known in the sport of cricket,
IRB briefs RWC coaches
All the 20 team coaches in the Rugby World Cup are in Auckland to be briefed by the International Rugby Board ahead of the opening game on Friday between New Zealand and Tonga. Flying Fijians coach Samu Domoni Jnr is al
Samo gets motivation from youthful players
The oldest player in the Wallabies' Rugby World Cup 2011 squad is crediting the younger members of the side for a second wind in his rugby career. The 35 year old Radike Samo will run out for Australia in their open
ABs name team to face Tonga
Israel Dagg has been named at fullback for the All Blacks opening World Cup match against Tonga at Eden Park on Friday. Sonny Bill Williams has been named to start at second five eighth, with Ma’a Nonu preferred a
Ravulo to have do or die attitude at RWC
Hailing from a province in Fiji which is known for their motto of ma’e na ma’e - which is a do or die, Malakai Ravulo wants to do the same for the Flying Fijians in the Rugby World Cup. Ravulo is from Nokono
Referees focus on key areas
Quick ball on attack will be the order of the day during the Rugby World Cup. Referees Boss Paddy O’Brien said the tackle area was one of five key areas referees have been instructed to focus on during this year&
Chance of a lifetime for Somoca
It is a chance of a lifetime which most rugby players only dream of but Flying Fijians prop Setefano Somoca wants to maximize this opportunity in the Rugby World Cup. Somoca never played top level rugby in the Deans Tro
Wallabies arrive for RWC
The Wallabies have touched down in New Zealand ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Although there were not many rugby fans to welcome Robbie Deans and his boys, the side remains confident of the task ahead of them. Deans has
Banuve capable - Delai
Team Fiji’s 100 metre sprint king Banuve Tabakaucoro has the capability of breaking Jone Delai’s 10.34 seconds Pacific Games record. Delai who dominated the 100 and 200 metre events in the region from 1995
Challenge huge for Lewaravu
The challenge on the most senior member of the Flying Fijians locking department, Wame Lewaravu is huge. The Sale Sharks based forward knows that his position comes with a lot of responsibility. With Ifereimi Rawaqa ru
Tonga wants Haka performed before Sipi Tau
Tonga captain Finau Maka has delivered a message to World Cup officials that he doesn’t want his team’s Sipi Tau performed at the same time as the All Blacks haka on Friday night. Usual World Cup protocol is