Highlanders make 6 changes
The Highlanders have made six changes to the side that beat the Crusaders last week in their preparations for their game against the Blues tomorrow night. Four key players - namely Adam Thomson, Alando Soakai, Jimmy Cow
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Wait for the gun
Wait for the gun to go before you start the race. This is the advice of the Coca Cola Games Chief Organiser Vuli Waqa ahead of the competition tomorrow. While there has been a lot of debate on why the “No False S
Elder looks at Grammar’s chances
Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks and months they spend preparing for it. That is how field specialist Henry Elder looks at the current Coca Cola Boys defending champion,
Haiu diagnosed with cancer
The Blues coach Pat Lam said the Super Rugby side’s in shock after learning that lock Kurtis Haiu has been diagnosed with cancer. Haiu initially attributed a persistent pain to the aftermath of contacts during gam
NZ and Solomons showdown in U20 final
New Zealand is one win away from reaching the FIFA U20 football World Cup in Colombia after thrashing Fiji 6 0 in the Oceania Championship semi finals in Auckland yesterday afternoon. The Junior All Whites scored three
Vucago’s contract under review
The Fiji Rugby Union is currently reviewing the contract of Emosi Vucago before a decision is made on whether his contract will be terminated. CEO Keni Dakuidreketi today clarified that they are looking at this after Vu
No false start rule good training for local athletes
The no false start rule is a good training ground for local athletes. That is the sentiment of Marist Brothers High School sprint king Banuve Tabakaucoro as he prepares for the big showdown this Friday. Tabakaucoro
Fiji U20 thrashed in semis
The New Zealand U20 side has boot Fiji out of the Oceania World Cup play-off semifinal leading 6-0 with just a few minutes of play remaining. Fiji struggled to maintain the host who were the favorites before the semifi
Marist ready to get games title back
It is time to re ignite the red fire flame and bring the Coca Cola Games title home. Those are the words of Marist Brothers High School captain Banuve Tabakaucoro with just two days left for the Games. Tabakaucoro who
Suva soccer players have no district pride - Kumar
The Suva soccer team players have no district pride. After the 8-1 hiding from Lautoka in the National Soccer League competition, coach Manoj Kumar has come down hard saying the players should hang their boots who have
100th appearance for Hore
Hurricanes captain Andrew Hore will play his 100th game for the Hurricanes when he faces the Reds this weekend. Hore who reached the Super Rugby hundred game milestone earlier this season after previously appearing six
Fiji handed tough pool for Scotland Sevens
The Digicel Fiji Sevens Team has been drawn in a tough pool at the Scotland Sevens tournament which is the last in the IRB Sevens Series. Fiji will battle it out with Samoa, USA and hosts Scotland in Pool D. Back to ba
ACS ready to win record 11th straight title
“We are ready to defend again for another decade.” That is the word of Adi Cakobau School head coach, Komera Tuicakau with just two days remaining for the Coca Cola Games. ACS has been the champion in the g
Woodcock sidelined with foot sprain
Blues prop Tony Woodcock has joined a number of forwards on the sidelines after suffering a foot sprain in last Friday's 40 23 victory over the Rebels. Woodcock will certainty miss Friday's crucial clash with th
OFC U20 final matches to be held in Auckland
The final four matches of the OFC U 20 Championship will now be played at Auckland's North Harbour Stadium due to safety reasons. The tournament began last Thursday in Mangere but in the interests of player safety a
Marist smells victory
It is the voice of unity with a common goal to achieve that it is time for the Coca Cola Games title to return to Marist Brothers High School. Old Boys, Teachers and Students came together as one this afternoon at the L
Qoro no longer head coach
Gabrieli Qoro is no longer the head coach for Netball Fiji. President Wainikiti Bogidrau said this decision has been made based on the two reports that were presented by the executives and the selectors that travelled w
I am not pressured-Banuve
"I am not pressured and I am ready to deliver the results." Those were the words of Marist Brothers High School Sprint King Banuve Tabakaucoro ahead of the Coca Cola Games on Friday. Tabakaucoro's name is
PNC moved to Fiji
It has been confirmed that the Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) matches have been moved from Japan to Fiji, following the devastating earthquake and Tsunami in Japan last month. Fiji Rugby Union CEO Keni Dakuidreketi said they
Duo to add fire power to Rewa
Solomon’s based two soccer players will arrive in the country on Friday night to play for Rewa in the National Soccer League matches against Labasa. Fijivillage has been reliably informed that James Naka and Georg