Ella has faith in Matavesi
Flying Fijians Coach Glen Ella has high hopes on 20 year old England based Josh Matavesi to fill in the kicking duties tomorrow morning against Romania. Matavesi comes in at first five eight in place of Nicky Little who
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Lautoka receives timely boost
The Lautoka soccer team received a timely boost to their O-League campaign with the availability of their top players who were down with the flu and injured earlier in the week. Lautoka President Shalendra Prasad has co
Tiger Woods ok after accident
World Number One Golfer Tiger Woods has been hurt in a car accident in Florida. Initial reports said he had been seriously injured, but his agent later told US TV station CNBC that he was fine. A local mayor said Wood
2 new caps named in Flying Fijians
Flying Fijians Coach Glen Ella has named 2 new caps in his side to take on Romania tomorrow morning. Former Fiji Bati winger Semi Tadulala will mark his first appearance in the national 15s side at the international lev
Lautoka yet to name run on team
The Lautoka soccer team will decided this afternoon their run on team to take on Tafea FC in the O-League game tomorrow. With the inclusion of overseas based reps who join the team yesterday and some key players are sti
Lautoka soccer awaits medical clearance
The Lautoka Soccer team will wait for medical clearance from their doctors, before deciding on whether they will make some positional changes in the run on team for Sunday's O-League game against Vanuatu's Tafea
Another Fiji born makes USA 7s team
Another Fiji born player has made the USA 7's rugby team for the opening IRB 7's series in Dubai and George. Captaining the team is veteran Jone Naqica, who is the most capped USA 7's player, and the all tim
Any team can win Dubai 7s-Tanivula
Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula believes there are no outright favourites for the IRB 7s World Series title. Tanivula's team last year finished above New Zealand and England with wins at Hong Kong and Edinburg
Lautoka soccer to do without Chillia
The Shop and Save Lautoka soccer team will be without Vanuatu's Seimata Chillia when they host Tafea FC on Sunday in their first O-League game at home. After 2 wins away-from-home, against Marist FC and Hekari Unite
Opportunities must be made use of
"Every team begins with the same chances of succeeding and it is a matter of making use of opportunities." That is the sentiment of Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Iliesa Tanivula as the side prepares for the Carlton 7s
SA retains 9 players for IRB 7s
Defending 2008/2009 IRB World 7s series holders, South Africa have retained 9 of their winning players ahead of the start of the new series in Dubai. Coach Paul Treu has retained most of his players with the likes of Mz
Satala eyed to captain Flying Fijians
Flying Fijian back rower, Apolosi Satala is being eyed by the Flying Fijians coaching staff to fill in as captain, after Seremaia Bai left the team for overseas club commitments. Coach Glen Ella revealed that they are e
Tafea FC eyes tough encounter
Vanuatu club champions Tafea FC is eyeing a tough encounter against Shop and Save Lautoka in this weekend's O-League match. Led by veteran Captain Mois Buita, Tafea is here with a mission to take them to the next st
Matavesi replaces Nicky Little
All eyes will be on young Josh Matavesi as the Flying Fijians management team struggles to put together a team for this weekend's Test against Romania. Coach Glen Ella revealed earlier today that Captain Seremaia Ba
Sacked Netball coach will not give up
Sacked Netball Fiji Coach, Melissa Walker has today clarified that her new appointment in Wales does not mean that she is giving up on Netball in Fiji. Walker expressed joy at the speedy reply she received from Welsh Ne
Lautoka aims to win first O-League home game
The Shop and Save Lautoka side is aiming to win their first home-game when they take on Tafea FC in their O-League encounter. This is a very crucial match because, if Lautoka wins this game they get 3 points and top the
England 7s coach hopes for best possible start
England 7s coach Ben Ryan is hoping experience and continuity of selection will help get his side off to the best possible start when the IRB 7s series kicks off at Dubai next week. England tackle USA, Russia and Kenya
Sacked Netball coach to consult Lawyer
Sacked Netball Fiji Coach Melissa Walker will consult her lawyer before she takes up her new coaching role in Wales. After receiving news that she is expected to take up the role of High Performance Coach in Wales by ne
Flying Fijians work against time
The Flying Fijians coaching staff is working against time to get a team together as a total of 3 overseas based players have left the side for club commitments. Coach Glen Ella reveals that Captain Seremaia Bai along wi
Walker named Welsh High Performance Coach
Sacked Netball Fiji Coach Melissa Walker has just been named the Welsh full-time High Performance Coach. According to the BBC Sports, Walker is expected to take over her post as early as next month and will Coach the Ce