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8 changes to Flying Fijians squad

Flying Fijians coach Sam Domoni has made eight changes to his starting XV to face Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Friday. Gloucester flanker Akapusi Qera drops to the bench after starting Saturday's 34-12 defeat

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Team should not be blamed

The Flying Fijian's Management said there is no valid reason in saying that their players did not perform up to expectation against France because of the short time span the Europe-based players spent with the Fiji-b

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Suva wary of other districts

The Suva Blues athletics team is wary of the other 18 districts that will be taking part in tomorrow's FMF Chow Games at the TFL stadium. Team coordinator, Lasarusa Senibale said the team has prepared well, but what

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Flying Fijians cleared by doctors

Members of the Flying Fijians team have all been cleared by team doctor and await selection into the team ahead of the second match against Wales on Saturday morning. Team manager, Talemo Waqa said there may be slight i

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Overseas based players invited to Fiji U17 trials

Seven overseas based players have been invited to trial for Fiji's National U 17 squad as it prepares for next year's OFC U 17 Championship. Fiji U 17 coach, Hussain Sahib said each of the players is currently b

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Changes likely for Wales test

There will be changes in the Flying Fijians line-up that will take on Wales this Saturday at the Millennium Stadium. The team is currently experiencing chilly conditions in Wales with the temperature as low as 6 degrees

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Namosi made up of only 4 schools

Only four schools from Namosi will make up their district team in the two-day FMF Chow Games to kick off in Suva on Friday. Team official, Saimoni Vuetaki said due to the rugged geographical locations and the distance b

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Ryan Jones to lead Wales against Fiji

Ryan Jones has regained the Wales captaincy and will take charge of a much changed team against the Flying Fijians at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. There will be nine switches in the Wales side that was beaten by

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Flying Fijians get ready to face Wales

Preparation is on track for the Flying Fijians team to take on Wales in their second game on their Europe Tour on Saturday. Team Manager Talemo Waqa said all the players are having daily medical check-ups with their tea

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Nasinu takes different approach to games

The Nasinu athletics team has changed their approach for this week’s FMF Chow Games at the TFL stadium. Team coordinator, Sikeli Vosailagi said that over the years there has been stiff competition amongst the athl

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Date changed for O-League fixture

The date of the O-League fixture between Lautoka and Papua New Guinea's Hekari United has been changed and the match will now be played on the 15th of January next year. The match was supposed to be played next mont

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Fiji in for tough showdown in Cardiff

The past results of the two test matches against Wales is an indicator that the Flying Fijians is in for a tough encounter in Saturday's showdown at Cardiff. Wales lost 29-25 to the World Champions, South Africa las

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Walker drops suit against Netball Fiji

Former Fiji Netball coach, Melissa Walker has withdrawn her court action against Netball Fiji, following an out of court settlement between both parties. Netball Fiji will pay her claims against the association for unpa

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No chance to test facilities

Athletes from Taveuni and Qamea will not get an opportunity to try out the facilities at the TFL stadium when the 2010 FM Chow Games kick off on Friday. A total of 77 athletes with officials will leave Taveuni tomorrow

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Weather hinders Flying Fijians

The weather has not been friendly to the Flying Fijians as they prepare for their second Test match in the Europe Tour against Wales on Saturday. As was the situation in France, it is 4 to 9 degrees Celsius also in Wale

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Ra faces financial difficulties

Financial constraints is one of the main challenges that the Ra primary school athletics team is facing as they prepare for the two-day annual FMF Chow Games that kicks off in Suva on Friday. Team official, Anasa Nasedr

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Tough selection for Tietjens

New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens will have a selection headache following last weekend's Gold Coast International Sevens at Surfers Paradise. Tietjens side, featuring the likes of Commonwealth Games gold med

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Damudamu back for England

England Sevens coach Ben Ryan has named his squad for the IRB Sevens tournaments in Dubai and South Africa, and Fijian-born forward Isoa Damudamu is making a return from injury, something he sees as a massive boost for E

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Rawaqa awaits medical clearance

Flying Fijian 15s rugby team is waiting for word from the medical staff on whether lock Ifereimi Rawaqa can play against Wales in their second Test match on tour this Saturday. Rawaqa did not play against France on Sund

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Ra team aims high for chow games

The Ra athletics team is aiming to win the FMF Chow Games title when the dust settles at the TFL stadium on Saturday. Team official, Anasa Nasedra said they have been camping for the last two weeks for the tournament an

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