Umaga out again
Tana Umaga has failed to get past the Chiefs' first training run in South Africa and is on his way to New Zealand again. The veteran former All Blacks skipper pulled a calf muscle in the light session in Johannesbu
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Eels to feel Haynes absence
The Jarryd Hayne X-Factor is what Parramatta Eels will miss the most in their next game against Gold Coast. Parramatta haven't won a match without Hayne in almost three years but that's exactly what the Eels are
No confirmation yet on Netball Fiji visa
There is still no confirmation on whether all members of the Fiji Netball team will receive their visa for New Zealand next week. Team official, Asenaca Waqanivavalagi said they are still waiting on word from the New Ze
Natabua banks on Junior and Inter athletes
Natabua High School will be banking on their Junior and Intermediate athletes to win medals at the Coca-Cola Games next week. Natabua only managed to win a single gold medal in last year’s Coca-Cola meet through R
Blues concentrate on Rebels
The Blues can hear the noises about Good Friday. They are up against the Melbourne Rebels at North Harbour Stadium eyeing a bonus point victory against the first year franchise. Coach Pat Lam accepted the assessment an
Former track star says winning is not easy
He once ruled the tracks in the blue ribbon event and was feared by many in the Coca Cola Games. 27 year old Tilesh Naidu"s name is in the record books of the Games when he took out the gold medal for Swami Viveka
Athletics helps to build discipline-Qoro
"Athletics is not all about competing; it has instilled in me discipline and speaks volumes of where I am now." These are sentiments echoed by former Coke Games long jump record holder and current National Net
Karate Fiji returns home with medal haul
Team Fiji Karate returned home yesterday after a fired up performance at the Australian open competition. Team Fiji returned with five gold, five silver and seven bronze medals. A total of 450 athletes from Australia,
False start rule to be used at Coke Games
Get the right devices before using the false start rule for the Coca Cola Games next weekend. That is the message from Fiji Athletics sprint coach Bola Tafou as the Fiji Secondary Schools Athletics Association wil
Clear message given to Fiji 7s players
Be in to be in the running or you will miss out. Those are the words of Digicel Fiji 7s coach Josateki Savou to the 27 member squad who have marched into camp today. Savou said that those players who have not tur
Tongan Rugby Union under investigation
The Tongan Rugby Union is now under investigation with millions of dollars unaccounted for. It is in the wake of an unresolved scandal over the way millions of dollars of international rugby aid has gone missing
Sky is the limit-Qoro
The sky is the limit! That is the view of National Netball Coach Gabrielle Qoro, who once held the record for the Coca Cola Games Long Jump back in 1988, with a jump of 6.89 metres. Qoro broke the record while attendi
Bari and Tuikabe to assist Savou
Former 7s reps will now assist coach Josateki Savou in preparing the Digicel Fiji 7s team for the England and Scotland 7s. “Black Pearl” Manasa Bari who is now coaching the Police 7s team and Jope Tuikabe fr
Mealamu re-signs with NZRU
Tributes were flowing for Keven Mealamu at Eden Park this morning when he announced he was re signing with the NZRU for two more years. The 32 year old Blues captain followed Liam Messam, who last week announced he was
Easter Basketball Championship begins
The 2011 Fiji Bitter Easter Basketball Championship kicked off at the Vodafone Arena last night with defending champions in both the Mens and Womens divisions making impressive starts. Defending Men’s champions, S
Fiji 7s team to rely on experienced players
Experience will still be a key factor in naming the Digicel Fiji 7s team for the next IRB 7s tournament. The Fiji Rugby Union yesterday named the 27 member squad that will march into camp today to prepare for the Englan
Aust based students to compete in Coca Cola games
Fiji's three former students who are now residing in Australia will be taking part in the Coca Cola games next week. Coca Cola Games Coordinator, Vuli Waqa said these athletes who are now studying in Australia will
Waratahs hope key players return to face Reds
The Waratahs are hopeful that Phil Waugh, Tom Carter and Wycliff Palu will return to the team for the Super Rugby game against the Reds. Waratahs will be keen to welcome back the trio as they will be up against a Queens
No Vucago for the last leg
There will be no Emosi Vucago for the last leg of the IRB Sevens Series. The Fiji Rugby Union has this afternoon announced a new 27 member squad to prepare for the England and Scotland 7s with the former Fiji 7s captain
Top athletes to represent Nausori
Top Triple N Zone athletes will represent Nausori in the Easter Athletics Championship. Organiser Seini Ratu has confirmed that Coca Cola girls champion ACS will have majority of their athletes in the Nausori team which