Latest Sports news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Everyone has been urged to take an interest in sports either as an athlete or a spectator. This is the call from President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, who was the chief guest at the Fiji Sports Council Sports Awards last nig
Fiji Babas have won all their pool games at the Fiji Bitter Nawaka 7s tournament at Prince Charles Park. This morning they defeated Nawaka Two by 19-7 and will face Saqwele Youth in the elimination round. In the other
Weightlifter Manueli Tulo and Basketballer Valerie Nainima were last night crowned the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year for 2009 at the Fiji Sports Council Sports Awards. Tulo and Nainima both were not able to make
Fiji Football Association's new ticketing system will once again be put to the test during the Suva and Ba National Football League encounter tonight at the TFL National Stadium. Fiji FA Chief Executive Office
The Fiji Babas who are favorites to win the Fiji Bitter Nawaka 7s title tomorrow, has qualified for the main elimination rounds. The side laced with current national reps, Apisai Naiyabo, Seremaia Burotu, Setefano Cakau
Lautoka soccer president Shalen Prasad praised the efforts of the National U 20 side despite his side=s huge 9 0 victory over them in the Fiji Sun/ Weet Bix National Football League at Churchill Park last night. Prasad
The top seeds at the Fiji Bitter Nawaka 7s, Fiji Babas started the first day of the tournament on a high note winning the opening match by 36-0 against Covenant One at Prince Charles Park. The side which has help from I
Schoolwork and sports should not mix. This is the advice from Education Minister Filipe Bole following reports that a number of schools have started preparing for the Coca Cola Games. Bole said that some of the schools
Fiji Sports Council Spokesman Isimeli Cerelala said it’s hard to say at this stage which two athletes will walk away with the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards tonight. Cerelala said nine awards will be
Former Lautoka Soccer Coach Dennis Singh has taken the charge with the Suva team and is helping them for tomorrow's big encounter against the Ba side. Singh who was appointed Suva's head coach earlier this year,
Former Wallabies rugby star Elton Flatley arrives into the country tomorrow to be part of the Fiji Sports Council Awards night. Flatley, who is a specialist flyhalf will be the guest speaker at the awards tomorrow night
A top judoka, sports administrator and a businessman, Viliame Takayawa Snr was laid to rest today. Takayawa, who made his name in Judo passed away last week at his home in Tacirua. Hundreds of people were gathered at
Lautoka Soccer team Striker Jone Vono Jnr has been ruled out of today's clash against the National Under 20 side in the National League competition. Vono Jnr injured himself in training and will also not be playing
The Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Iliesa Tanivula will have a pool of 20 players in his Barbarians squad for this weekend’s Fiji Bitter Nawaka 7s tournament. Most of the players are from the training squad while a few pla
The top four semi finalists in the Fiji Bitter Nawaka 7s will get direct entry into the Marist 7's next weekend. Nawaka Rugby Club received the news yesterday from Fosters Group Marketing Manager Joe Rodan who revea
National U 20 side Head Coach Zulfikar Khan said his side can upset Lautoka tonight if they stick to their game plan. Khan said his young troops have been working overtime to be prepared for the clash which takes place
The Fiji Barbarians 7s team for the Fiji Bitter Nawaka 7s this weekend will be without some key players who played in the New Zealand and USA 7's. Nawaka tournament director Mataiasi Nabau has confirmed that they ha
Fiji's Chi Ying Wong has made a good start in the individual competition of the Oceania Badminton Championships in New Zealand today. Ying won his opening match over New Caledonia's Devi Berges 23-21 and 21-17.
Toulouse and Fiji centre Maleli Kunavore underwent successful surgery yesterday to address a heart problem. Toulouse team doctor Albert Sadacca confirmed that Kunavore, who has seven Test caps for Fiji, had an operation
A major tussle looms in the senior boys sprint events which is expected to go to the wire at this year’s Coca Cola Games. Suva Grammar with Eroni Cagi, Marist Brothers High Schools Banuve Tabakaucoro and Lelean Me
