Wales creates history
Wales have created history and for the first time have been crowned champions in 78s rugby after winning the Melrose Cup this morning when they beat Argentina 19-12. The Pumas beat Wales in their earlier Pool game but t
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Crusaders chances slim
Defending Super 14 champion Crusaders hope of retaining their title this season is slim after losing 6-0 to the Highlanders last night. It was the lowest scoring game in the history of the competition since its inceptio
Tietjens wary of Fiji
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team is the most dangerous team at this year's Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament. Guess what, this comment came from the mouth of New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens. He is keeping his
Go for kill says Tanivula
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team could meet either South Africa or Argentina in the semifinal tomorrow morning, if they go pass the Kenyans in the Cup quarterfinal tonight. Kenya have never beaten Fiji in any tournament but
Ba wins CVC
The Ba soccer team continued their trend as the kings of soccer in the country after beating Lautoka 4-2 to win the Champion verse Champion Series. It was the Men in Black’s 14th win since the its inception in 199
Waratahs unbeaten
The Waratahs continue their unbeaten run in the 2009 Super 14 season with a 15-11 win against the Reds last night. The Phil Waugh led side struggled in the opening spell against a Reds outfit which was out to hand them
Pacific Islanders could play in Super14
There is a possibility that the Pacific Islanders team could play in Super Rugby competition, after the sport's bosses called for a 15-team competition to be introduced in 2011. Australian Rugby Union Managing Direc
Team with better force and defence will win
The team with the better strike force and defense will win tonight's second leg of the Champion vs Champion soccer series. Ba is the top bet to take out today's clash and win the first title of the year after th
Bolabiu tipped to win Personality of the year
FRU's IRB referee James Bolabiu is highly tipped to win the Personality of the Year Award at the FASANOC Sports Awards tomorrow. Bolabiu is currently in Dubai, officiating at the Rugby World Cup 7s tournament. The
Sevens team on track
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team is two matches away from securing the Cup quarterfinal berth at the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament. Iliesa Tanivula's team this morning on the opening day won their first match over G
Smith named coach for Steamers
Former Fiji 15s skipper and Waikato rugby hooker Greg Smith has been named coach of the Bay of Plenty Steamers. He replaced Kevin Schuler, who confirmed last month he was taking up an offer from Japanese Club, Yamaha.
$3,000 for CVC winner
The winner of the Champion vs Champion soccer series will walk away with the first prize-money of $3,000. Fiji FA Chief Executive, Bob Kumar said they haven't increased the prize-money and it remains the same as las
Chiefs hungry for win
The Chiefs are looking to get their attack firing against the Western Force in Hamilton tonight, when they try to post their first win of the super 14 rugby season. Traditionally slow starters, the Chiefs are again abse
Expansion of Super 14 on line
A 6 team Super 14 final series next season is back on the agenda and Western Sydney, Gosford, New Castle and Melbourne are set to fight it out to be the home of the fifth Australian franchise in an expanded 15 team Super
Tanivula pleads with nation to be united
With less than 8 hours remaining for the Digicel Fiji 7s team to run onto the "Sevens" ground in Dubai to defend the Melrose Cup against Georgia Coach Iliesa Tanivula has pleaded to the nation to be united and
Delasau, Nalaga named as top players
Two members of the Digicel Fiji Sevens team have been named in the 7 top players out of the 24 team's that could shine at the rugby World Cup Sevens tournament in Dubai. The players are France based Filimoni Delasau
Give it your best boys told
"Give it your best shot and enjoy the moment" This is the advice from the Digicel Fiji Sevens Management to the team ahead of their opening pool game against Georgia tomorrow morning. While Fiji Rugby Union P
Tanivula wants good start
Digicel Fiji Sevens coach Iliesa Tanivula wants a good start in the opening pool game against Georgia tomorrow morning to lay the plat-form in defending the Melrose Cup. Tanivula watched the side wrapped up their traini
History on Ba side to win CVC title
History is on the Ba soccer team's side to win the Champion vs Champion series for the 14th time when they take on Lautoka tomorrow night. The Men in Black have only lost the title twice to the hands of the Labasa s
USA, France biggest threats
Digicel Fiji Sevens senior member Vilimoni Delasau has rated their pool opponents USA and France as the biggest threat in defending the Melrose Cup this weekend. Delasau who is playing in his 3rd World Cup Sevens tourna