Soccer eyes improved ranking
National soccer team coach Saiyad Ali is hoping that Fiji can make the top 100 in the FIFA world soccer rankings. Fiji currently lies in 101st place, their best ever rankings and FIFA will release their next rankings on
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Tadulala faces disciplinary charge
Bradford Bulls rugby winger Semi Tadulala is facing disciplinary charge for pulling an opponent's hair. The Fijian international was penalised for pulling the hair of Eorl Crabtree during Bradford Bull's 28-12 w
Lelean aims to create history
The Davuilevu based school Lelean Memorial will be hoping for a back to back title win in the Deans Secondary Schools Rugby Championship. Lelean after defeating Ratu Navula in the semifinals are favorites to retain thei
PNG pulls out of Pacific Mini Games
The Papua New Guinea Athletics team won't be part of the Pacific Mini Games in the Cook Islands in September. Team PNG Chef de Mission Stan Walker said their system for representation requires National Federations t
Netters eye improved ranking
It is back to the drawing board for the Air Pacific national under21 netball team as they look at improving their ranking. The Melissa Walker coached side is currently on a rest day in the Cook Islands and Walker said t
Gloucester terminates Rabeni contract
Gloucester has terminated their move for Flying Fijians centre Seru Rabeni. The side announced the former Leicester back’s signing at the end of last season, pending a medical test. But the 30-year-old Rabeni suf
Improvement of attack needed
Defending Digicel Cup holders Nadi will have to do more work on their attack for a successful defense of their title. Coach Iliesa Tanivula said that this was one of the weaknesses identified last Saturday. After watch
Penang Sangam pulls out
The Penang Sangam under19 soccer team has again pulled out from the Fiji Secondary Schools soccer championship. The Rakiraki based Penang Sangam qualified from the North-West Zone but did not give any reason as to why t
Meehan to fight Hopoate
Australian heavyweight boxer Kali Meehan has agreed to fight former rugby league player John Hopoate in New Zealand. Meehan and Hopoate will fight for the Australian heavyweight title on the undercard of October's D
Bolt sets new world record
Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt set a new world record as he cruised to a stunning victory in the 100 metres at the World Championships in Berling. The 22 year old Jamaican stormed home in a time of 9.58seconds to sh
Singh loss PGA Championship
Golfer Vijay Singh's PGA Championship campaign ended in tame fashion in the United States today. Singh posted 1 over par 73 in the fourth and final round. It was not his good effort of the championship and left him
15-year-old earmarked as medal prospect
A 15yr old Levuka girl has been earmarked as a Weightlifting medal prospect for Fiji in the upcoming Mini Pacific Games next month. Raijeli Taqua, who hails from the same village as current Weightlifting Golden Boy, Man
Tabua’s future to be discussed by FRU
The Fiji Rugby Union will be having discussion with National 15's Coaching Director Ilivasi Tabua this week regarding his future as Fiji rugby coach. FRU Chairman Bill Gavoka confirmed to Fijivillage news this morni
Bulikiobo out of World Athletics Championships
Fiji's sprint queen Makelesi Bulikiobo has failed to progress into the second round of the 400m at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin. Bulikiobo recorded the Season Best time of 54.65 seconds in Heat 5 and
Nadi confident of retaining Digicel Cup title
The Iliesa Tanivula coached Nadi side will be facing a hard battle ahead of them as they look at retaining the Digicel Cup this year. Tanivula said that though the side won their semifinal against Lautoka 17-0, alot of w
U21 Netters to face Malaysia
The Air Pacific Under-21 team will now face off with Malaysia for the 9th or 10th place playoff tomorrow at the World Netball Championships. Coach Melissa Walker said that despite going down to Australia 26-97, they hav
Australia hammers Fiji
The Air Pacific netball U21 team bowed out of the race for a quarterfinal spot in the World Junior Championships in the Cook Islands after losing to Australia 26-97. Coach Melissa Walker said that she was proud of the b
Netters face slim chance
The Air Pacific U-21 netball team has a slim chance of reaching the quarterfinals at the World Youth Netball Championship in the Cook Island. The Melissa Walker coached side suffered their first defeat yesterday losing
Ali wants more exposure
Coming in undefeated locally after his 9th round knockout against Naitasiri's undefeated boxer Jo Naleca, Fiji's Golden Boy Joy Ali is now looking for more exposure. Ali showed his experience and guts when he fl
Tuqiri outstanding in rugby return
Fijian Lote Tuqiri yesterday proved why he is still regarded as the best winger in international rugby as he dominated play in his first rugby match since his sacking. Despite his case being before the Courts, no stress