Lal battles for netball spot
New Zealand based netball rep Jacinta Lal is hoping to become the first Indo-Fijian to get a spot in the national team. The 21-year-old who plays in the Wellington competition is in the country to attend the national tr
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Lautoka relies on goalie
The Lautoka soccer team will rely on goalkeeper Parmesh Prasad again in the third round of the Champions League tomorrow. Prasad who is the Blues second choice goalkeeper has played against Rewa and Ba in the last two r
Gaunimeke ready to be exposed
"He is ready to be exposed in the IRB 7's series stage". Those were the words of Digicel Fiji 7's coach Iliesa Tanivula after Red Rock playmaker Peni Gaunimeke was named in the final 12 member team to
Qoro looks forward for a strong squad
Netball Fiji coach Gabriel Qoro is looking forward to naming a strong 18 member squad tomorrow when the trials for a spot in the team to the World Cup is finalized. Qoro said that with the inclusion of overseas players
Tinai, Gaunimeke to share play makers position
Digicel Fiji 7's coach, Iliesa Tanivula has revealed after naming his 12 member quad for New Zealand and USA 7's tournament today that Ilai Tinai and Peni Gaunimeke will share the play makers position. Tanivula
Ba to face Rewa on favourite hunting ground
The Ba soccer team will travel to one of their most favorite grounds this Sunday when the team plays Rewa in the Champions league. Ratu Cakobau Park has always been a lucky hunting ground for the Men in Black and offici
South Africans rate NZ 7s as the toughest
The Springbok 7s squad has labeled the New Zealand 7s next week as the toughest tournament on the IRB circuit calendar. The South Africans, champions two season ago, are currently in 5th place after winning the Plate fi
Five new 7s caps expected
Five new caps are expected to be named in the Digicel Fiji 7s team which will be announced this morning. Coach Iliesa Tanivula has already revealed that rugby fans will be in for a surprise through the changes that the
Navua faces early exit from Champions League
The Navua soccer team is on the verge of being knocked out of the Champions league competition with the Southerners registering two losses from as many matches. Navua still has the services of most capable players from
Netball Fiji needs more money
With only six months left for the World Netball Championship, Netball Fiji has revealed that they need another $450,000. President of the Assosciation, Wainikiti Bogidrau said that despite getting much needed assistance
Fiji 7s coach prepares to name final 12
"We need to do well in Wellington to stay in contention to win the IRB 7's series". Those were the words of Digicel Fiji 7's coach Iliesa Tanivula as he prepares to name his final 12 member team for t
Nawatu ruled out of Navua clash
Deadly striker, Valerio Nawatu will not feature for his Lautoka soccer team this Sunday when they meet Navua in the Champions league match. Nawatu was flashed yellow card in last night’s match against Ba and he al
Tanivula to surprise many with his pick
Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula is ready to surprise many in the rugby circles when he announces his final 12 member squad for the New Zealand and USA 7s this Friday. Speaking on a talk back show last night on our
Rewa concerned on goalkeeping position
The Rewa soccer team cannot afford to have an inexperienced goalkeeper this Sunday when the Delta Tigers meet Ba for the first time this year in the Champions league. These were Rewa soccer team coach, Marika Rodu's
Bola likely for Fiji 7s
Former national 15s rep Kelemedi Bola is likely to get the nod to taste his first experience in the Digicel Fiji 7s team in the New Zealand and USA 7s. Bola, Nikola Matawalu and Emosi Vacago are the three players who ha
Rewa records first win
The Rewa soccer team registered its first win in the Champions league after beating Navua 2-1 in a fast paced match at Ratu Cakobau Park last night. Rewa started the match with mistakes and this cost the Delta Tigers wh
2 build up matches against NZ/Aust likely for Netball Fiji
Fiji is expected to play two build up matches against Australia and New Zealand ahead of the World Netball Championships in July. President Netball Fiji, Wainikiti Bogidrau said as only five months remain for the Champi
Over 6 changes expected in Fiji 7s squad
The Digicel Fiji 7's will make more than 6 changes to its final line up for the next leg of the IRB 7's series in Wellington and Las Vega. With only Jerry Burotu, Watisoni Votu, Emosi Vucago, Miti Nacagilevu, Na
Tamanisau refused release
The Hekari soccer team has refused to provide the International Transfer Certificate of Rewa soccer goalkeeper, Simione Tamanisau. This now means that Tamanisau will not be able to feature for the Delta Tigers this even
3 way battle for playmakers position
It's a three way battle for the Digicel Fiji 7's playmaker's position as the selectors try and finalize the team to the New Zealand and USA 7's by Friday. Current play maker, Mitieli Nacagilevu leads the