A lot at stake for FRU
Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) Board Chairman Bill Gavoka said rugby will take a step backwards if they decided to accept Acting CEO Keni Dakuidreketi's resignation. Gavoka added that it would be hard to replace Dakuidreket
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Lautoka tries to include more players
The Lautoka soccer team officials will try to include more players in their squad when the new Transfer Clearance Window opens next month. Association President Shalen Prasad said they need more experienced players, if
Manu’s services in doubt
The Flying Fijian 15's rugby team hope of securing the services of Wales based tight-head prop Deacon Manu for the Northern Hemisphere tour is in doubt. Manu, who was eyed by coach Samu Domoni Jnr to strengthen the
Rokocoko plans to meet Henry
Dropped All Blacks winger Joe Rokocoko plans to meet coach Graham Henry for a face to face meeting later this week, with part of that discussion likely to centre on his failure to adapt to a modern game that places more
Lautoka leads O-League points table
The Shop and Save Lautoka soccer team enjoy a 3 points lead in the opening round of the O-League after beating Marist FC 3-1 yesterday. In the same pool PNG's Hekari United played to a 3 all draw with Vanuatu's
Lautoka starts O-League on high note
The Shop and Save Lautoka soccer team kicked off their 2009 O-league campaign on a high note beating Marist FC in Honiara yesterday by 3 goals to 1. Striker Kamal Hassan, defender Samu Kautoga and midfielder Nahual Arra
Rokocoko knew his fate after a miss call
Joe Rokocoko knew his fate the moment he saw a missed call from All Blacks coach, Graham Henry on his phone on Saturday night. All Blacks players of Rokocoko's calibre - 45 tries in 60 tests over the last 7 years, d
Axing of top players won’t dampen spirit
The axing of two top players from Lautoka soccer squad has not dampen the spirit of other players, as they prepare to take on Marist FC in their opening match of the 2009-2010 O-League. Goalkeeper Alifereti Baleiloa and
Lautoka to play attacking soccer
The Lautoka soccer team will have to play attacking soccer if they are to win in their opening O-League match this afternoon in Honiara. This is the first time that Lautoka will compete in the O-League and most of the p
Lautoka in high spirits
The Lautoka soccer team left for the Solomon Islands this morning in high spirits as they aim to win their opening O-League match over Marist FC in Honiara. The players had only four days to recover after the 2-0 loss t
Browne to manage Flying Fijians
Former Fiji 15s rugby manager Joe Browne is back to manage the Flying Fijians to the Europe Tour next month. Browne was the manager of the team to the 2003 Rugby World Cup and also helped the national side in 2008. FRU
Tigers said to be chasing Tuqiri
Leicester Tigers are said to be chasing Australian winger Lote Tuqiri as their injury count continues to rise seemingly by the day. Tuqiri was sacked by the Australian Rugby Union in July this year after he broke team r
Soccer slips in rankings
The Fiji soccer team has slipped six places down on the latest FIFA rankings released this morning. They are now sitting in 108th place although Fiji has not played any international test this season. Meanwhile, New Ze
Walker has baby girl
National netball team coach Melissa Walker this morning gave birth to a baby girl. This is Walker's 4th child who weighed in at 3.02 kilos. Former national team manager Selina Kuruleca, who is at the Private Hospit
Naqelevuki recovers for semi
Sireli Naqelevuki's swift recovery from an ankle injury has made him available for tomorrow's semifinal between Western Province and the Blue Bulls and this has eased Coach Allister Coetzee's wing worries. W
Army Green retains Escott
Army Green remains the holder of the Escott Shield. Led by Former Fiji Sevens captain Dale Tonawai, Army Green defeated the Lomaiviti Green side 19-12 last night at the TFL National Stadium. Fullback Iliavi Satala scor
FRU to discuss Dakuidreketi’s fate
The Fiji Rugby Union Board will meet this evening to discuss the fate of FRU Acting CEO Keni Dakuidreketi's position in the FRU. It is understood that Dakuidreketi is ready to step down from the post but FRU Board C
FRU president unhappy with chairman’s decision
Fiji Rugby Union President Ro Filipe Tuisawau does not support the decision made by the FRU Chairman, Bill Gavoka to maintain the services of FRU Acting CEO Keni Dakuidreketi. Ro Filipe Tuisawau says Dakuidreketi should
Overseas ref,judges to be brought in for Ali-Kwandjo fight
Overseas based referee and judges will be brought in to be in charge of the Joy "The Jet" Ali and Joseph Kwandjo fight for the Universal Boxing Organization Intercontinental middleweight title. Promoter Sakara
Lautoka relies on experience
The Shop and Save Lautoka soccer team will travel tomorrow to their opening O-League playoff against Marist FC with only one goal-keeper. Coach Imdad Ali will rely on the experience of Australian based James Nicholas to