Unity in 7s squad strong
The Digicel Fiji 7's team to the Dubai 7's does not have any big names but the management remains confident that will work to their advantage. Manager Opetaia Ravai said that unity in the team is strong and is t
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7s team ready to surprise opponents
The Digicel Fiji 7's team jetted out of Nadi two hours ago with coach Joe Savou ready to surprise the 16 teams taking part in the Dubai 7's with a side not known to many coaches. Speaking to Village Sports befor
Labasa Wins Soccer League
The Labasa soccer team was crowned 2007 National Soccer League champions today. The Babasiga Lions ended Ba's winning record from 2001 after thrashing Navua 5-0 in their final league match of the season. They have
7s Team Cancels Training Run
The Digicel Fiji 7s team had to cancel their training programme for this morning, as selectors had to meet with the 12 players, to explain what is expected from them in the Dubai and George 7s tournaments. Coach Joe Sav
Sports bodies not satisfied with Budget allocations
Sporting Bodies in the Country received only $450,000 in the National Budget that was announced by the Interim Minister for Finance, Mahendra Chaudhry. FASANOC were the big winners, receiving $250,000 for next year'
Sporting bodies hope for favourable budget
There are three sporting organizations that will be seeking allocations from the Interim Government when the National Budget for 2008 is announced today. The Fiji Rugby Union is hoping to get $400,000 for next year'
Digicel 7’s team awaits Nz’s reply
The Digicel Fiji 7's team management is still awaiting a favorable reply from the New Zealand Government and the International Rugby Board for their approval to participate in the 2008 Wellington 7's tournament.
Rewa has a good chance-Vonolagi
Former National soccer team goalkeeper, Tagi Vonolagi believes Rewa has a good chance of lifting the Lloyd Farebrother Trophy in next week's Courts Homecentres IDC. Vonolagi was yesterday named as the technical advi
Sporting bodies hope for favourable budget
There are three sporting organizations that will be seeking allocations from the Interim Government when the National Budget for 2008 is announced today. The Fiji Rugby Union is hoping to get $400,000 for next year'
FRU receives extra funding from IRB
Fiji's outstanding performance at the Rugby World Cup and the expansion of its development program has led to an increase in the development grant from the International Rugby Board of FD$135,000 for 2008, taking the
Fiji Bati Awards night for first time
The Vodafone Fiji Bati will for the first time, be having an Awards night next month to recognize the achievements of a very successful year. Vodafone Fiji Bati Manager, Rusiate Ratakele said that this is mainly to reco
Coach/Captain look forward to winning streak
Digicel Fiji 7's Coach Joe Savou and Captain Etonia Naba are looking forward to continuing their winning streak in the Dubai 7s. Both Savou and Naba have worked together for the Fiji Barbarians team when they won t
Fiji soccer team to wait another 5yrs
The Fiji soccer team will have to wait for another 5 years to make their long term dream a reality. The Carlos Buzetti coached side is out of the 2010 World Cup Soccer qualifying rounds after they were beaten 4-0 by New
Coach/Captain look forward to winning streak
Digicel Fiji 7's Coach Joe Savou and Captain Etonia Naba are looking forward to continuing their winning streak in the Dubai 7s. Both Savou and Naba have worked together for the Fiji Barbarians team when they won th
Fiji League team hopes for govt assistance
Fiji National Rugby League is hoping that the Interim Government will also assist them for next year’s World Cup in Australia. President Peni Musunamasi said that they hope that in the budget announcement on Frida
Suva soccer team out to end drought
The Suva soccer team will be out to end the 22-year-old drought and lift the Lloyd Farebrother Trophy next week in the Courts Homecentres IDC. Coach Ravuama Madigi said their mission starts from today when Suva plays La
Tabaiwalu new Ba manger
Ba soccer team has named its former coach Semi Tabaiwalu as their new manager for this year's Courts Homcentres IDC. Tabaiwalu helped Rewa this season reach the semifinals of the BOG tournament but upon a request by
Munivai calls on Tabete to resign
Suva Netball Association President, Milika Munivai is calling on Fiji Netball President, Alice Tabete to resign from her position as she has just misled the Executives with a pack of lies. Munivai said that Netball Fiji
FRU wants $400,000 from Interim Govt
The Fiji Rugby Union is looking forward to receiving at least $400,000 from the Interim Government when the National Budget is announced on Friday. FRU CEO Ratu Timoci Tavanavanua said they sincerely hope that the Gover
Nadi out to end 4 year drought in IDC
The Nadi soccer team will be hoping to end their 4 year drought, when it enters into next week's Courts Homecentres IDC as one of the favourites. The Jet-Setters nearly caused an upset in the BOG final this year, bu