Fiji wins Mini Games
Team Fiji has topped the medal standings at the 8th Pacific Mini Games and finished with a total of 32 gold, 26 silver and 20 bronze to maintain first place. Fiji, who last won the Pacific Games in 2001, claimed the tit
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Sponsor says keep discipline
Sponsors of the Inter-District Championship which gets underway next week, Courts Homecentres, is calling on all teams taking part to uplift the spirit of the sport, play a hard, clean game and showcase the best in their
Hillmen retain Farebrother
Naitasiri has successfully defended the Colonial Farebrother Sullivan trophy beating Lautoka 30 points to 18 this afternoon at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori. The Reverend Joji Rinakama coached side scored 3 tries to 2 an
Overseas based players expected in this week
The Fiji Football Association has not confirmed the number of overseas based players that will take part in next week's Courts Homecentre IDC. The final registration for players closed last Thursday and most of the
Sevens team in final
The Fiji sevens team is through to the gold medal playoff in the Mini Games after beating Tonga 26-7 in the first semifinal. Surprisingly, the Iliesa Tanivula coached side took time to settle as they were down 7-nil at
Lautoka knows what to expect
National fifteens rugby selector Dan Lobendan said that like any team challenging for the Colonial Farebrother Sullivan trophy, Lautoka will have to have faith in their players to beat holders Naitasiri. Lobendan, who p
Fiji, Samoa tipped for finals
The Fiji sevens team is on track to defend the gold medal at the Mini Games in the Cook Islands. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side beat Niue 38-nil in their last pool game yesterday to remain unbeaten in their pool. Fij
Reverend has faith in side
Naitasiri coach Reverend Joji Rinakama believes the Lautoka team coming for this afternoon's Colonial Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge has the support of all the western division provincial teams. Rinakama said
Fiji 7s team through to semis
The Team Fiji 7s team is through to the semifinals of the Pacific Mini Games in the Cook Islands after they beat the Cook Islands in their third pool game by 31-nil. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side earlier won tw
Lautoka has a lot to prove-Lobendan
Former National and Nadroga rep Dan Lobendan believes Lautoka has alot to prove against Colonial Farebrother Sullivan trophy holders Naitasiri tomorrow. Lobendan who is also a national 15's rugby selector said the s
Domoni Junior prepared to take on huge task
Australian based Samuela Domoni Junior starts in his new job as the Flying Fijians advert coach today, and the Vutia native from Rewa is prepared to take on the huge task. Speaking to Fijivillage sports, Domoni said tha
2 for 2
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team has made it two out of two at the Pacific Mini Games in the Cook Islands. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side defeated Wallis and Futuna 52-nil in their opening match and then beat Tahiti by 54
Team Fiji adds 3 more medals
Team Fiji has this morning managed to add three more silver medals to its medal tally. Simione Turaganivau won three silver medals in the Weightlifting competition. He won in the snatch with a lift of 132kg and then i
Players lack basic skills-Lobendan
Flying Fijian selectors Dan Lobendan believes players who are playing in the Colonial Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge lack the basic skills of rugby. Lobendan who was part of the Nadroga team that kept the Farebro
Ba soccer brings in former coach
The Ba soccer team has brought in their former Coach Semi Tabaiwalu to help them win the Courts Homecentres IDC next weekend in Nadi. Tabaiwalu has been helping Coach Yogen Dutt for the last two weeks and under his guid
7s team off to great start
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team kicked off their gold medal campaign on a high note at the Pacific Games in Cook Islands. They thrashed Wallis and Futuna by 52 points to nil. Fiji led 35-nil at halftime. Team coach Ilie
Tanivula names strong lineup
Digicel Fiji Sevens coach Iliesa Tanivula has named a strong lineup for their opening match against Wallis and Futuna this morning at the Pacific Mini Games. Tanivula said since the conclusion of the IRB World Sevens Se
Naitasiri polishes game plan
Naitasiri coach Reverend Joji Rinakama understands the strength in the Lautoka team as they polish up on their game plans to counter the Maroons come Saturday. Rinakama said that Lautoka proved to be an unbeatable side
Nadi aiming to break jinx
The Nadi soccer team is hoping to end the six year jinx and win the Courts Homecentres IDC in front of their home crowd. The jetsetters last won the IDC in 2002 and president Jiten Kumar said they could create history
Bilibili race prep underway
Preparations for the 25th annual Bilibili Race competition are underway and a total of nine teams have confirmed their participation. Speaking to Fijivillage, Bilibili Race coordinator Una Murray said that the hotels fr