McCaw back at training
The Crusaders and All Blacks rugby was given a boost when Richie McCaw returned for training with his Crusaders team mates. The All Black captain suffered a stress fracture on his right foot before the start of the Supe
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FRU to get Fiji 7s team management report today
The Fiji Rugby Union Games Committee will know this afternoon through the Digicel Fiji 7s management report on where the Hong Kong and Australia 7s campaign went wrong. Yesterday coach Iliesa Tanivula, his assistant Jos
Stallions to field unchanged line-up
Nadroga is expected to field an unchanged team in their do or die match this weekend against Suva. Coach Esala Nauga said that despite the return of most players who are in the Fiji Warriors and 7s team, he will stick w
Tabakaucoro remains top bet for blue ribbon event
Marist Brothers High School sprint King, Banuve Tabakaucoro remains the top bet for the senior boys blue ribbon event in the Coca Cola Games this month. Banuve's time of 10.4 seconds in the Suva Zone 2 final is the
Navosa, Tavua in danger zone
Two major union teams, Navosa and Tavua are in danger of playing in the promotion relegation series this season if they fail to lift their current performance in the Digicel Cup. Tavua sits at the bottom of the ladder i
Sonny Bill announces details of next boxing bout
All Blacks mid fielder Sonny Bill Williams has announced details of his next boxing bout, which will take place during the Super 15 season. Waitakere’s Trusts Stadium will host the bout on June 5th with the oppone
Meeting to take place tomorrow
The planned meeting today between Digicel Fiji Sevens coach Iliesa Tanivula and his coaching staff with the Fiji Rugby Union Games committee did not eventuate. Our reporter Dreu Vukailagi who is at Rugby House confirme
Tiwa, Manuca, Singh out
Three Ba soccer team players who returned from Papua New Guinea earlier this week will not be able to feature for the Men in Black for at least four weeks. Tuimasi Manuca, Malakai Tiwa and Alvin Singh are ready to don t
Cruden hopes to reignite Hurricanes
Aaron Cruden hopes his running game can reignite the Hurricanes' stuttering Super Rugby season in Canberra on Saturday night. Cruden let the cat out of the bag yesterday in revealing he would wear the No 10 jersey f
Must win situation for the Stallions
Fiji rugby power house Nadroga face a must win situation against unbeaten Suva in the 6th round of the Digicel Cup competition this Saturday to stay in the hunt for a semi-final spot. After the 29-27 loss to Rewa last w
Tanivula’s fate to be known today
It is d-day for Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula when he meets with the Fiji Rugby Union Games committee today to decide on his fate. Tanivula has been at the center of criticism from rugby fans after Fiji lost to
Barnes worried about concussions
Waratahs five eighth Berrick Barnes has serious concerns about the number of head knocks he has taken and fears that another could end his season. Barnes has been ruled out of Saturday’s match against Western Forc
Lautoka must win to maintain second spot
The Lautoka soccer team needs a win against Tavua today in the National Soccer League competition to maintain its second place in the points standing. Lautoka has 13 points from six matches and is closely followed by Ba
Let FRU make the decision - Tanivula
Let the Fiji Rugby Union decision makers make the decision. Those are the words of Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula as many rugby fans continue to call for him to step down. Speaking to Fijivillage, Tanivula said
Netball Fiji receives $3000 from Social Welfare
Netball Fiji received a timely boost of $3,000 from the Social Welfare Ministry today for their World Cup preparation. Vice President, Kelera Yalidole said this money will certainly assist the team to Singapore as they
Fiji Football launches Just Play Programme
The Fiji Football Association development programme received a huge boost today in joining hands with Oceania Football and the Australian government in launching the “Just Play Programme”. The programme is f
Crusaders coach will not take risk
Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has today confirmed that he will not be tempted to use Richie McCaw, the world's best open side flanker in the side to face the Bulls on Saturday night and he will not risk star first
Stick to basics-Rinakama
Naitasiri coach Reverend Joji Rinakama is advising his players to maintain the basics of rugby, if they are to remain unbeaten in the Digicel Cup competition, as they take on Lautoka on Saturday. Rinakama said Lautoka w
Don’t take tourists in Pacific Games-Lakhan
FASANOC President Vidya Lakhan has stressed to the National Sports Federations not to take “tourists” to the Pacific Games in Noumea, but to take medal prospects only. Lakhan made the announcement recently a
White to be interviewed for Brumbies head coaching job
Jake White will be interviewed for the head coaching job at the Brumbies. Brumbies chief executive Andrew Fagan denied reports that White had already been offered the position but confirmed he will be interviewed during