Midget boxing a hit
The midget boxing is set to be the new hit in the country with a large turn-out of crowds at last night’s Wild West Boxing Promotion. It was the draw card at the fight where, Allan “The Snake” Shipley
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Joy Ali beaten
Australian based boxer Yao Yima beat Joy Ali by points last night in the main bout of the Wild West Boxing Promotion in Nadi. Yima dominated the fight from the opening round to the 10th round where he showed his class a
Stallions to focus on Suva
The Nadroga Stallions will now focus for their 4th BSP Farebrother Sullivan Trophy defence against Suva next Saturday after defeating Northland by 37-15 yesterday. Nadroga scored five tries to Mitieli Nacagilevu, Emosi
Stallions retain BSP Farebrother trophy
The Nadroga Stallions have retained the BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy after they beat Northland by 37-15, in the third challenge at Lawaqa Park this afternoon. Nadroga’s tries came from Mitieli Nacagilevu, Emosi
Labasa beats Suva
Labasa soccer team has defeated Suva 1-0 in the National Soccer League match at Subrail Park this afternoon. Labasa’s goal was scored by Taione Kerevanua in the first half. Meanwhile Levuka lost to Nasinu 1-0 in
Team for All Blacks test to be announced on Monday
The Flying Fijians team to meet the All Blacks next week will be announced on Monday. Team Manager Talemo Waqa said that the main reason is that they will await confirmation from the New Zealand Rugby Union on the names
Samoa to give Wallabies a tough time
Samoa’s head coach Titimaea Tafua is confident of a strong performance against the Wallabies tomorrow. Tafua said they have not beaten Australia before, and to boost their chances, they have pulled out some
Dream come true for 2 students
It's a dream come true. This is the sentiment form Class six student Cameron Keanrico and class seven student Sakeasi Kaitoga after being awarded scholarships to play rugby and study at Terrington Hall School in Eng
Nadroga has to lift their game against Northland
“Northland will not be an easy team to beat” Those are sentiments echoed by Nadroga captain Tiko Matawalu ahead of their 3rd BSP Farebrother Sullivan Trophy challenge. Matawalu said that they have had to li
Vanuatu beats Fiji
Shop and Save Fiji soccer team lost to Vanuatu 2-1 in the second leg of International match last night at Churchill Park. Fiji was trailing 2-0 in the first half however Alvin Avinesh pulled one back for Fiji from a lon
Will Nakarawa go to NZ
The NZ Government is confident that no members of the Fiji military will be part of Fiji rugby team to play the All Blacks in Dunedin next Friday. Under sanctions imposed against Fiji, any members of the military and th
8 overseas teams confirmed for Coral Coast 7s
A total of 8 overseas teams will take part in the two day Fiji Coral Coast 7s that will be held in November. Speaking at the launch at the Warwick Fiji Resort this afternoon, Chairman Jay White confirmed that teams fro
$56,000 at stake at Coral Coast 7s
A total of $56,000 will be at stake at this year’s Coral Coast 7s, with the winner of the tournament walking home $30,000 richer. Speaking at the launch at the Warwick Fiji Resort this afternoon, Chairman Jay Whit
Bai likely flyhalf for All Blacks Test
France based rep Seremaia Bai is likely to get the nod to start in the number 10 jumper for the Flying Fijians against the All Blacks next Friday. With Nicky Little still nursing bruised ribs which will take some time t
Dau replaces Waqa
The Shop and Save Fiji soccer team will make only one change in the starting line up to face Vanuatu tonight. Defender Taniela Waqa is injured and Lorima Dau has been brought to replace him. The team is currently train
Namibia is first up for Flying Fijians at RWC
The Rugby World Cup fixtures are out. Hosts New Zealand will meet Tonga in the opening match on September 9th at Eden Park in Auckland. The Flying Fijians meet Namibia in their first pool game on September 10th at the
Manu confident of reaching RWC quarterfinals
Flying Fijians captain, Deacon Manu is confident that the 35 member squad for the Rugby World Cup will reach the quarterfinal in New Zealand. With 10 players from the side that made the top 8 in the 2007 RWC still
Kahui to miss Fiji test after hamstring strain
All Black Richard Kahui’s horror run of injuries continues to haunt him with a hamstring strain taking him out of consideration for next Friday's opening test against Fiji in Dunedin. Wing Hosea Gear is also
Joy a stepping stone to bigger fights
Australian based boxer, Yao Yi Ma is not here for holiday but to win against Joy Ali tomorrow night. Manager, Alex Wymarra said that they are using this fight as a stepping stone to try and challenge for the Pan Pacific
RWC squad announced
10 members of the Flying Fijians side that reached the 2007 Rugby World Cup quarterfinals are in the 35 member squad that was announced today. Hooker Sunia Koto, locks Wame Lewaravu and Ifereimi Rawaqa, the loose-forwar