3 Fijians named in NZ 7s squad
Three Fijian boys are in the New Zealand team for the IRB 7's series in Wellington. Lote Raikabula, Tomasi Cama Jnr and David Raikuna are in the final 12 member team named by Gordon Tietjens this afternoon. Tietje
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England picks Fiji as favorites for NZ 7s
Current IRB 7's series points leaders, England are treating the Digicel Fiji 7's team as the side to beat in the New Zealand 7's this weekend. Coach Ben Ryan who has guided his side to a win in Dubai and a l
Rewa confident of securing Tamanisau
The Rewa soccer team is confident in securing the services of their number one goal keeper Simione Tamanisau ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League game against Navua. President, Pranil Singh confirmed they are sti
Fiji qualifies for 2012 Paralympics
Fiji has qualified for the 2012 London Paralympics thanks to 26 year old Nadrala villager - Iliesa Delana. Delana who has just returned from a successful outing at the International Paralympics Committee's World Cha
Fiji 7s team departs to defend NZ title
It is the only IRB 7s title left with the Digicel Fiji 7s team and coach Iliesa Tanivula knows the importance of this leg of the series in trying to win the overall title. The side left in the last hour to defend the Ne
Do or die for Lautoka in Champions League
It is do or die situation for Lautoka in the Champions League this Wednesday. The Shop and Save Lautoka side are currently sitting at the bottom of the points table with only 2 points following their 1-nil loss to Navua
Burotu asks for support for Fiji 7s team
"Stand by the team as we are ready to put our hearts on the line for our nation." That is the call from Digicel Fiji 7s team vice captain, Seremaia Burotu as the team prepared to fly out this morning. Burotu
Ba unveils new talent in draw against Rewa
The Ba soccer team unleashed yet another sensation in the Pillay's Garments Champions league yesterday in the 2-all draw against Rewa. 20 year old Ratu Vula Veidogo was a new kid for many yesterday at Ratu Cakobau P
Navua records first win
Navua have finally turned their winless streak in the Champions League around and have beaten Lautoka 1-0 in the last hour. The win was a concerted effort from Seveci Rokotakala whose long shot was slotted in by Lorima
A lot expected from the forwards
The management of the Digicel Fiji 7s team is banking on the combination of Semesa Gonevou, Nemani Nagusa and Apisai Navoro to add bulk to the forwards. Head Coach, Iliesa Tabivula said that one of the areas of weakness
Lutua to face her mentor at championships
Former National Under 21 rep Maria Lutua who is amongst the 18 girls picked in the national Netball squad will be facing her mentor at the World Netball Championships in July. Lutua who is playing her trade in Wales rev
Khan to feature for Lautoka
Lautoka Soccer Team has received a timely boost ahead of their Championships League match against Navua this afternoon. Canada based Javed Khan will feature for the Blues this afternoon. Khan who is in the country to
We are ready for NZ 7s
“We have prepared well to defend the New Zealand 7s title in Wellington”. Those were the words of Digicel Fiji 7s captain, Emosi Vucago after yesterday’s warm up game against Red Rock and Wardens. Vuc
Rebels beat Fiji Warriors
A total of five first half tries last night saw the Fiji Warriors go down 27-42 to the new Melbourne Rebels side. The game which saw former Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock make a try scoring debut for the Melbourne
Defense still a concern
Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula and his assistant Joe Savou will have a busy schedule ahead of the New Zealand 7s next weekend. The Fiji 7s coaching staff will have to iron out a few weaknesses in the team after t
Netball squad named tonight
Netball Fiji coach Gabriel Qoro has a daunting task in trying to name his 18-member squad to prepare for the World Cup tonight. With close to 40 girls attending the trials and the inclusion of some overseas girls, it do
7s team tests combinations
The Digicel Fiji 7s team’s likely combination that will be revealed in the New Zealand 7s next weekend was put to test in the warm up matches this morning. Playing against the best two local 7s team in the country
Nalatu aware of huge task
Queensland based netball rep Simone Nalatu is confident that she will be named in the final 18-member squad to prepare for the World Championships in Singapore. Nalatu said that to be in the team will not be easy with t
Rewa, Ba match could be the clincher
The winner of the Rewa and Ba game in the third round of the Champions League tomorrow will edge closer to winning the first event in the soccer calendar in Fiji. Both Ba and Rewa are locked at 4 points followed by Laut
New speedster to be unleashed
Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula will unleash a new speedster in the New Zealand and USA 7s. After naming his final 12 players yesterday, there was a lot of questions on who will he rely on in the wing position aft