England makes pressence felt
England finally made their presence felt at the World Cup by securing the 1-nil win they needed over Slovenia in Port Elizabeth to reach the last 16. Jermain Defoe's close range strike midway through the first half
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Flying Fijians captain may move to lock position
Flying Fijian 15's rugby coaching staff are looking at the option of whether they will retain captain Dominiko Waqaniburotu at blind side flanker against Samoa. Waqaniburotu donned the number 6 jumper against Tonga
Changes likely to Flying Fijians
The Flying Fijians 15s starting lineup against Manu Samoa on Sunday is likely to have a few changes from the side that had a close 41-38 win against Tonga on Sunday. Manager Semi Rogoyawa has confirmed that while the si
Maradona cautions team
Argentina coach Diego Maradona has warned his side to expect tougher tests after qualifying from World Cup Group B with a 100 percent record. His side beat Greece 2-0 to finish top of the pool and now face Mexico in the
Flying Fijians impose ban
The Flying Fijians management will be imposing a ban on all outside communication as the team focuses on their last Pacific Nation Cup encounter this Sunday against Samoa. Manager Semi Rogoyawa said that from tomorrow,
Suva to travel without defender
The Suva soccer team will travel to Labasa without defender Samuela Vula for the National Soccer League on Saturday. The former Lautoka player was shown a red card in the game against Ba last Saturday which automaticall
Day of joy and pain in South Africa
It was a day of joy and pain in South Africa, joy for Uruguay, Mexico, Argentina and South Korea, who all advanced to the last 16, but pain for hosts South Africa, who bowed out along with three other sides despite a va
South Korea advance as Nigeria say Good Bye
2010 Fifa World Cup favourites Argentina are on track in their campaign after beating Greece 2-nil this morning in the last Group B match which see the Diego Maradona remain unbeaten in their pool game. Argentina defeat
Flying Fijians warned
The Flying Fijian 15's rugby coaching staff have warned the players that they should expect a more stronger opponent on Sunday afternoon in the last Pacific Nation Cup match against Samoa. Manager, Semi Rogoyawa sai
France, S/Africa out, Mexico, Uruguay in
1998 Fifa World Cup champion, France and 2010 host nation South Africa are out of the second round of competition. Although South Africa defeated France 2-1 this morning it was not enough to see them through to the next
Wear Blue urges Samoa PM
Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sailele is calling on the Samoan public to wear "BLUE" Samoa's National colour in support of Manu Samoa 15's side when they take on the Flying Fijians on Sunday. The Prime
Boxing fans to experience the best
Boxing fans in the country will get a chance to watch on Saturday night, two of the best boxer=s in the region, when New Zealand based boxer, Steven Heremai'a will face Joy Ali in the Real Deal Showdown promotion at
NZ soccer captain named world player of the week
New Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen has been named world player of the week by an international football website, for his outstanding performances in South Africa. Chosen by goal.com's editorial team, the award goes to
Brazil and Argentina tipped as teams to beat
FIFA World Cup favourites, Brazil and Argentina are now tipped by soccer pundits as the teams to beat in South Africa after the second round of pool games were completed this morning. Only four teams have so far confir
Fiji U20 rugby team finishes at 8th spot
The Fiji U-20 15's rugby team has finished in the 8th spot at the Junior World Championship in Argentina after losing to Wales 39 15 in the 7th and 8th place play off this morning. Fiji enjoyed a dream start as cent
Fiji FA works on player transfer clearance
The Fiji Football Association is still working on some other transfer clearance from players who have applied for their release during the transfer window that closed last week. CEO Bob Kumar has confirmed that they hav
Spain dispatches Honduras to notch first win
David Villa scored twice as Spain beat Honduras 2-0 in Group H to earn their first win at the 2010 World Cup and boost their hopes of reaching the knockout stages. Villa opened Spain's account in the first half befo
Portugal notch magnificent seven
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo ended his two year wait for an international goal as his side ripped North Korea apart 7-nil to secure their first win of this World Cup in style. The two sides were only separated by
Rest day for Flying Fijians
It was a rest day for the Flying Fijian camp in Apia today as the players took a day off from their busy schedule in the Pacific Nation Cup match. Flying Fijian coach Samu Domoni Jnr led the side to a church service tod
Rawaqa the PNC leading points scorer
Flying Fijians full back, Taniela Rawaqa is now the Pacific Nation Cup all time leading points scorer after yesterday's 41-38 win against Tonga. Rawaqa who has been a member of the Fiji team in the PNC from 2007 now