Labasa fields young side
Labasa will field a very young side when it takes on Suva in the opening round of the National Soccer League competition tonight. Only experienced players in the side are goalkeeper Shamal Kumar and defenders Nemani Ras
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Goneva ready to lead
Digicel Fiji Sevens co-captain Vereniki Goneva is ready to lead by example in helping the national side in defending the Melrose Cup in Dubai next weekend. Goneva has been Coach Iliesa Tanivula's choice to lead Nadi
Winning Sevens RWC will be tough
The New Zealand Sevens rugby coach Gordon Tietjens said winning next week's Dubai World Cup Sevens is going to be tough. The defending champions have not won a round of the world series this season so far and are al
Naleca sets eyes on title
Local boxer, Joe Naleca who is undefeated in 35 amateur and 8 professional fights so far, has set his eyes on the local Middle Weight title. The Naitasiri lad who will be taking on 2003 SPG Gold Medalist, Osea Nakanacag
Blues coach focuses on breakdowns
The Blues rugby coach Pat Lam is asking his forwards for cleaner balls from the breakdown when his side takes on the Stormers in Cape Town on Sunday. Lam admits the Blues defence and kicking game has been under scrutiny
Forbes puts best foot forward
New Zealand 7s Rugby captain DJ Forbes will be going into the Rugby World Cup and this time be putting his best foot forward. Forbes who survived a grueling fitness test with coach Gordon Tietjens earlier in the week, t
Fiji out to retain Melrose Cup
England, Fiji and New Zealand have been the teams walking home with the Melrose Cup ever since the Rugby World Cup started in 1993 however none have successfully defended the Cup two years in a row and Fiji will be out t
Tagi out for show down
Former Oceania Welter Weight Champion Opeti Tagi is out for a show down with Fiji's golden boy, Joy Ali. The 26-year-old who is training under the guidance of his dad said his fight against South Pacific Welter Weig
Former Brumbies coach now Aust HPU Manager
Former Brumbies Coach and now Australian HPU Manager, David Nucifora has warned Australian Super 14 teams to be wary of South Africa. Nucifora said New Zealand talent has thinned and Australia's biggest threat is no
Bobo, Votu ruled out
France based, Sireli Bobo and Watisoni Votu have been ruled out of to play for the Digicel Fiji Sevens team in the World Cup Sevens next week. Fijivillage confirmed that Watisoni Votu was injured during the warm-up matc
Bobo doubtful for RWC 7s
France based Sireli Bobo could be doubtful to play for the Digicel Fiji Sevens team in the World Cup Sevens next week. Reports are coming through that Bobo may be injured after last weekend's game in France. FRU o
SA names experienced side
The South African Sevens coach Paul Treu has named quite an experienced side for the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament. Treu will not have the services of his former skipper Mzwandele Stick and Marius Schoeman as they h
Krishna to play against Kuwait
Fiji soccer team striker Roy Krishna will have the opportunity to experience more international competition this week when his club Waitakere United plays Kuwait's National Football team. The Kuwait side has already
Bolabiu to officiate at RWC 7s
Fiji Rugby Union's top Sevens referee James Bolabiu is the only Pacific Islander chosen to be part of IRB panel of referees for the Rugby World Cup Sevens. Bolabiu who has already officiated in the IRB World Sevens
Waratahs face depleted Highlanders
The Waratahs will face an injury-depleted New Zealand rugby side for the second week in a row after Highlanders captain Jimmy Cowan was ruled out of tomorrow night's Super 14 clash in Sydney. It continues a run of l
Samoa to host Judo World Cup
Samoa will host the Judo World cup in November for the first time. This follows the decision by the Oceania Judu Union and later endorsed by International Judo Federation executive meeting in Paris earlier this month.
7s players work on discipline
The Fiji Rugby Union's (FRU) IRB referee James Bolabiu has been working hard with Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Iliesa Tanivula on player discipline, ahead of the Rugby World Cup 7s tournament. Bolabiu was in Sigatoka givin
Ratuvou’s contract to end next season
Flying Fijians wing Kameli Ratuvou will come to the end of his contract in next season. Ratuvou who plays for the Saracens club in England, is one of the 15 players been told that their services will not be required nex
Singh to break all ties with Stanford
Golfer Vijay Singh may break all the ties with Stanford Financial Group after this week. Singh's golf bag, hat and shirt are all emblazoned with the logo Stanford Financial Group. Singh's agent Clarke Jones sai
Crusaders receive massive boost
The Crusaders have received a massive boost ahead of their Super 14 rugby derby with the Hurricanes, after Richie McCaw and Brad Thorn were cleared to play. McCaw yesterday passed an impact test gauging whether the capt