Naba likely to start
Former Digicel Fiji 7's captain Etonia Naba is likely to get a place in the starting line-up against Wales tomorrow in the opening pool game in Adeilade. Naba partnered Pio Tuwai and Watisoni Votu in the forwards du
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$3m FIFA goal project begins
The Fiji Football President Dr Samshud Dean Sahu Khan was a happy man today after the $3m FIFA goal project 2 began. He said this is the fruits of hard work and Fiji FA is very proud to see FIFA come to their assistanc
Good news for Fiji Weightlifting Association
Fiji will for the first time host the 2010 Oceania and South Pacific Weightlifting Championships. The competition which was supposed to have been held in Nauru was relocated to Suva after limited seats on the airline th
Fiji 7s players expected to get bonus
The Digicel Fiji 7s players are expected to get a bonus, if they win in the Adelaide and Hong Kong leg of the IRB World 7s Series. Although there is no prize-money at stake in Adelaide this weekend, the Hong Kong 7s cha
Coach works on past mistakes
Digicel Fiji sevens captain Emosi Vucago said a lot more hard work is needed from the players if they are to win in Adelaide this weekend. Vucago said Coach Iliesa Tanivula has worked on the mistakes from the loss in La
South Africa goes through difficult preparations
Double defending Australia Sevens champions South Africa are determined to put their difficult preparations behind them ahead of tomorrow's kick off. The Boks lost stand-in captain Mzwandile Stick last week, due to
Strict measures for Fiji 7s camp
The Digicel Fiji sevens team has put strict measures in place to ensure the players stay focus for the Australia sevens which will kick off tomorrow night. Manager Jope Tuivanuavou said the management team have not allo
Labasa soccer out for two weeks
Labasa soccer team won't be featuring in the National Soccer League competition for the next two weeks. This is because of the damaged caused by Hurricane Tomas in the Northern Division. Fiji FA League Board secret
Aust in form for Adelaide 7s
It has been eight years since Australia last won a Cup title on the IRB Sevens World Series, in Brisbane in 2002, but there is no doubt that they enter their home Adelaide leg of the world tour as one of the form teams.
Cakau recovers
Digicel Fiji 7's rep Setefano Cakau has recovered from a flu which did not allow him to take part in training yesterday ahead of the Australia sevens on Friday. Cakau who is the only player to have tasted a win in A
Krishna scores hatrick for Waitakere
Labasa soccer team striker Roy Krishna scored a hat-trick of goals, as Waitakere beat Waikato 3-0 in the New Zealand Football Championship to reach the playoffs. Krishna was at its best in strikers position getting one
Fiji 7s to play England in warm-up match
The Digicel Fiji 7's team will play England today in a warm up game before the Australia 7's kicks-off on Friday. Manager Jope Tuivanuavou said coach Iliesa Tanivula wants to try out some combinations before the
Fiji athletes fail to win medals
Fiji athletes performed well but failed to win any medals at the Oceania Under 18 championships in Australia. Secondary Schools sprint king Banuve Tabakaucoro finished 5th in the Boys Under 20 100 metres finals. He fi
Tietjens after Aust 7s title
There's not much in the Game of Sevens Rugby that New Zealand coach Gordon Tietjens has not won. Eight of the 10 World Series titles have gone his way, as well as a Rugby World Cup Sevens crown in 2001 and all three
Soqeta takes up Japan contract
Powerful Taranaki utility forward Nemia Soqeta has quit New Zealand rugby to take up a two year contract in Japan. Soqeta's agent, Bruce Sharrock, confirmed the 25 year old had signed the deal with an undisclosed cl
Australia likely opponent in quarterfinals
The Digicel Fiji sevens team could again face Australia in the quarterfinals of the Australia sevens tournament. Barring any upsets in Pool Games, Fiji is expected to finish top in their Pool but will face stiff challen
Tuqiri shines in NRL
The former Wallabies winger Lote Tuqiri scored with his first touch of the ball on his return to National Rugby League last night, contributing to Wests Tigers dramatic 26 22 win over Manly. Despite Tuqiri's early t
League games postponed
The National Soccer League games for this weekend have been postponed due to cyclone Tomas. Fiji FA League Board Secretary Jainen Sukhu said they had an emergency meeting yesterday and officials decided for this weekend
Ba ends Rewa’s unbeaten run
The Men In Black, Ba ended Rewa soccer teams unbeaten run in the National Soccer League with a 4-1 thrashing at Govind Park this afternoon. Ba enjoyed a 2-nil lead at halftime. In other games Navua recorded their first
Tanivula makes intentions clear
Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula has made his intention clear that his boys will have to lead the way in all of their games during the Australia 7's. Tanivula said one of the reasons for their downfall in their