Tani shoulders huge burden
Flying Fijian 15s first five eight Alipate Tani has a huge responsibility awaiting him tomorrow against the Junior All Blacks in the Pacific Nations Cup. Tani will be up against Crusaders Stephen Brett in the number 10
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5 changes to Flying Fijians line-up
It is simple. We have to dominate in the forwards and win our set pieces to stand a chance in beating the Junior All Blacks for the first time. These are the words of Flying Fijians 15s rugby co-captain Kele Leawere
FFA looks for BOG sponsor
The Fiji Football Association is now looking for a new sponsor for the Battle of the Giants soccer tournament. This is after major sponsor Flour Mills of Fiji pulled out the sponsorship of the tournament this year. The
Sivivatu resigns with NZRU
All Blacks winger Sitiveni Sivivatu has signed a new contract with the New Zealand Rugby Union. The Chiefs and Waikato winger, who is recovering from an injured shoulder, will remain with New Zealand through until 2011.
Rabeni, Rawaqa’s fate to be known today
A decision on whether co-captain Seru Rabeni and fullback Dan Rawaqa will be available to play for the Flying Fijian 15's rugby side against the Junior All Blacks will be made today. The duo are carrying niggling in
8 athletes selected for Grand prix
Eight athletes have been selected from the 2009 Oceania Grand Prix Squad to compete at the (Oceania Athletics Association) Grand Prix Series on the Gold Coast, Australia. Coca Cola Games top athletes Banuve Tabakaucoro
Fiji Football looks for BOG sponsor
Fiji Football Association is now looking for a new sponsor for the Battle of the Giants soccer tournament. This is after FMF, the major sponsor is not willing to sponsor this year. Association President Doctor Samsud D
Nalaga to miss JABS match
The " Black Beast" Napolioni Nalaga will not be in the Flying Fijians 15's rugby team to take on the Junior All Blacks on Thursday in their second Pacific Nations Cup match in Lautoka. Manager Semi Rogoyaw
7 sports bid for 2016 Olympic Games
Baseball and softball will launch their bids to return to the Olympics tomorrow as seven sports federations attempt to make the 2016 Games. Roller sports, golf, rugby sevens, karate and squash will also compete for the
JABs adamant weather won’t affect them
The Colin Cooper coached Junior All Blacks side is adamant that the hot weather in the West will not affect their preparation as they gear up to meet the Flying Fijians on Thursday. Speaking to Fijivillage, Cooper said
$3000 each for Navua players
Navua soccer players are each expected to receive $3,000 for winning the Vodafone Fiji Fact. Association President Anil Sharma said they have doubled the prize money so that the players get what was promised to them for
Fiji included for World Games
The International Rugby Board has today announced that Fiji has been included in the eight teams to take part in the World Games in Taiwan later this month. The other teams include, 2008/09 IRB 7s World Series - South A
Celebrations in order for Navua
Celebrations are in order for the Southern Forest Navua side after successfully defending their Fiji FACT title at the TFL National Stadium yesterday afternoon. The win was a befitting one for President Anil Sharma as h
JABs raring to take on Fijians
The Junior All Blacks, after coming out winners against Samoa last weekend in Apia are raring to take on the Fijians on their home ground this week. Junior All Blacks Head Coach Colin Cooper said the contest will be ver
Clash of the titans
Head coach for the Junior All Blacks Colin Cooper said that the showdown with the Flying Fijians will be a match of the titans. Cooper speaking on the fitness of his players said that they have been carrying out reviews
JABs to provide tough match
The Flying Fijians face a tough match ahead of them as they take on PNC tournament favourites, the Junior All Blacks, this weekend. Acting CEO for the Fiji Rugby Union Keni Dakuidreketi said that following the side&rsqu
Navua, Suva through to semis
Vodafone Fiji FACT defending champions Southern Forest Navua and hosts Suva are the first two sides to confirm their places in tomorrow’s semifinals after they beat their opponents in the final round of pool matche
FRU to meet IRB over gate takings
The Fiji Rugby Union is expected to meet with the International Rugby Board next week to discuss the issue of gate takings for the Pacific Nations Cup. Acting Chief Executive Keni Dakuidreketi said that the Board member
Expectations high
Expectations are high and the Flying Fijians have to deliver if they are to win the Pacific Nations title this time around. Acting CEO for the Fiji Rugby Union Keni Dakuidreketi said that following the side’s 33-2
Tani to fill Little’s boots
Flying Fijian 15s rugby first five eight Alipate Tani is now likely to take over from Nicky Little as first choice playmaker in the Pacific Nations Cup. The former rugby league star was in his best form yesterday in Fij