Slim chance for Singh
Golfer Vijay Singh has a slim chance of winning the US Open championship, which ends tomorrow. Singh this morning in the third round shot a 3 over par 73 to lie in 42nd place on the leaderboard with a total score of 217
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Flying Fijians not to be underestimated
The Flying Fijians are not to be underestimated. These are the words echoed by Samoan team manager Matthew Vaea who stressed the game against the Fijians will be very physical as they will be out to win after the 45-17
Under 20 settle for 12th
The Fiji under-20 team lost to Argentina 27-10 for the 11th position playoff and has settled for 12th place at the Junior World Championships in Japan. Despite the loss, the Fijian boys have moved up from their 14th pos
IRB rules justify water break
A lot of questions have been raised as to why two 1 minute water breaks were taken, after twenty minutes of play in each half, during the Flying Fijians versus Junior All Blacks match on Friday. According to the IRB Law
Fiji Bati side to be named Wednesday
A full squad of 17 for the Fiji Bati team is expected to be named this Wednesday in preparation for their Test match against the British Lions. Fiji Bati Coach, Joe Rabele said they have screened the players that turned
Dual celebrations for Navua
It’s a dual celebration for Navua as the town not only celebrates the Vodafone Fiji FACT win by home team, Southern Forest Navua as well as the Ro Matanitobua rugby Trophy yesterday. Navua soccer Team Director, Ra
Flying Fijians take on USA in November
The Fiji Rugby Union has announced that the Flying Fijians will take on America in a Test match scheduled for the end of the year. Acting CEO Keni Dakuidreketi said this is in buildup for the 2011 RWC in New Zealand and
NZ defeat France
New Zealand overcame adverse weather conditions and a tired France side to win 14-10 in their Second Test in Wellington last night. Following their 27-22 loss in their first Test loss against the French last week, the A
Nalaga’s inclusion in Flying Fijians still unknown
The Flying Fijians Management team has still not received any confirmation on whether Clermont based winger, Napolioni Nalaga will join the side. Speaking to Fijivillage sports, Flying Fijians Manager, Semi Rogoyawa sai
New rule in Fiji-JABs match
A new rule was implemented in the Flying Fijians/Junior All Blacks match, as a 1 minute interval was observed after every 20-minutes of the game. Speaking to Fijivillage sports, Flying Fijians Team Manager - Semi Rogoya
Flying Fijians third on PNC points table
The Flying Fijians will have to win against Samoa in their next match on Saturday next week, if they want to improve their standings on the Pacific Nations Cup points table. After being hammered by the Junior All Blacks
Flying Fijians unpredictable-JABs
The Junior All Blacks team still rate the Fijians as an unpredictable side even though they lost in the second PNC match yesterday. Speaking to Fijivillage sports, Junior All Blacks flanker Sione Lauaki said they expect
Tani, Luveniyali for fly-half
There is clear indication from the Flying Fijians coach that he is now grooming Alipate Tani and Wise Luveniyali as his fly-halves for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. While Tani did not shine in yesterdays 45-17 loss, Tabua b
Tabua expresses disappointment
Flying Fijian 15s rugby coach Ilivasi Tabua expressed his disappointment saying his players did not get the basics right in their 45-17 loss to the Junior All Blacks yesterday. Tabua said the score line reflects some of
JABs coach praises improvements in forwards
Junior All Blacks coach Ian Foster holds high respect for the way the Flying Fijian 15's rugby forwards played against them despite their 45-17 lost yesterday. The Chiefs mentor was surprised with the performance of
25 overseas crews for Hobbie Championships
25 overseas crews are on their way into the country to compete in next week's South Pacific Hobbie Championships. Event Co-ordinator, Graham Southwick said amongst those coming are re-knowned world champions and thi
We have to play our best: Tabua
"We have to play our best game to match the Junior All Blacks in this afternoon's Pacific Nations Cup encounter". Those were the words of Flying Fijians coach Ilivasi Tabua with less than 4 hours remainin
Flying Fijians confident
Flying Fijians coach Ilivasi Tabua is confident that his boys have prepared well in the past 3 days and are ready to end their losing streak against the Junior All Blacks in the Pacific Nations Cup. While the visitors a
Keresoni out to impress Tabua
Flying Fijian 15s rugby new cap Iliesa Keresoni is out to impress national rugby Coach Ilivasi Tabua in his first outing in test rugby level. Keresoni replaces injured Dan Rawaqa in a position which his older brother Ka
Test match against England cancelled
The Flying Fijians 15s rugby team's hope of a Test match against former World champions England on November 7th is now cancelled because of the Fiji Rugby Union's poor financial position. They will now be replac