Italy to target Fiji forwards
Flying Fijian 15's rugby technical adviser, Greg Mumm will have a lot of work in his shoulder as they prepare for the last test match on tour against Italy on Sunday. After the forwards struggled to hold their own a
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2 top clubs drawn in same pool
Ba's two clubs have been drawn in the same pool for the final playoffs of the Southern Forest, RC Manubhai National Club Championship. 4R Electrical Limited and Kings United have been drawn in Pool 2 with Rewa'
Flying Fijians still ranked 10th
The Flying Fijian 15s rugby team remain in 10th spot in the IRB latest rankings despite their 16 all draw against Wales on Saturday. The Samu Domoni coached side relied on the boots of Seremaia Bai's last second pen
Past home ground results favour Azzurri
The Flying Fijians past results against Italy at their home ground favours the hosts ahead of Sunday's Test match. Fiji has played the Azzurri on 7 occasions, recording 4 wins and 3 losses, all away from home. Coa
Prominent players ruled out of NCC
Five prominent players have been ruled out from the first match of the final playoffs in the Southern Forest, RC Manubhai National Club Championships. All five players are from the two Ba clubs, 4 R Electrical Limited a
Sevens team top seed in Sri Lanka
The Digicel Fiji Sevens Team has been given the Number 1 seed for the Carlton Sri Lanka Sevens this weekend. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side is in Pool A with the Barbarians, Spain, Korea and Malaysia. Australia and K
Key players prove their worth
It is certain that some key players in the Flying Fijians rugby team have secured their spot for next year’s World Cup in New Zealand. With nine months left for head coach Samu Domoni Jnr to put together a 30-memb
Ba club looks favourite
Ba’s 4R Electrical look favorite to lift the Southern Forest, RC Manubhai National Club Championship title after a promising performance during the zonal playoffs. The team is laced with Ba reps with the likes of
Naikaidawa likely to get call up against Italy
Naitasiri hit man Jimilai Naikaidawa is likely to get his first run on the Europe tour when the Flying Fijians take on Italy on Sunday. Nakaidawa is set to replace Malakai Ravulo at open side flanker after the North Har
Coach believes Matawalu has a big future
Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula believes that 21 year old Nikola Matawalu has a big future ahead of him after he was named in the team to Dubai and South Africa. Tanivula named the Ra lad as a utility back who can
Weightlifter sets new record
Sensational Junior Fiji weightlifter, Manueli Tulo has reset the Oceania Junior record book by breaking the Clean and Jerk record with his attempt at 136kg. He then came out on his third attempt with a successful world
Local players likely to make debut against Italy
A number of local based players will get a taste of an international test match this weekend when Flying Fijians head coach Samu Domoni Jnr names his team to face Italy on Sunday. With players like Malakai Ravulo, Micha
New combinations to be tested at Sri Lanka 7s
Digicel Fiji Sevens Team coach Iliesa Tanivula is using the Sri Lanka Sevens this weekend as a last chance to try out some of his new players ahead of the opening IRB Sevens Series in Dubai next week. With a total of 6
Naka expected to feature for Lokia United
Solomon’s lad, Rewa soccer team stylish midfielder, James Naka is expected to be in the country by this Friday and will feature in the R C ManubhaiSouthern Forest National Club Championship. Naka is registered wit
Changes expected for Italy Test
Flying Fijians coach Samu Domoni Jr will make wholesale changes to the side to meet Italy in their last game on the Europe Tour. Already, four have been confirmed as first-five eighth Seremaia Bai, whose last kick saved
Ba, Rewa and Labasa clubs in NCC last round
Two soccer clubs from Ba, Rewa and Labasa have qualified for the last round of playoffs in the Southern Forest, RC Manubhai National Club Competition. Ba’s 4R Electrical Limited and Kings United have made it throu
Bai and Rawaqa to miss Italy clash
Flying Fijians first-five eighth, Seremaia Bai, whose last kick saved Fiji against Wales on Saturday morning, and lock, Ifereimi Rawaqa will not be part of the team to meet Italy, in their last game on the Europe Tour.
Injury worries for Flying Fijians
The Flying Fijians team is hit with two major injury worries after the 16-all match against Wales. These include flanker Malakai Ravulo and winger Michael Tagicakibau who have been reviewed by team doctor, Emosi Taloga
Coach stresses win against Italy
The Flying Fijians have not recorded a win on their current tour of Europe, they lost to France 34-14 in Nantes, yesterday they played a draw game, 16-all against Wales and they meet Italy on their last game on tour, nex
Coach confident in new 7s squad
Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Iliesa Tanivula hopes that the young and new squad that he has announced last week to represent Fiji in Dubai and South Africa will have an edge over the other teams that will be taking part. Taniv