Latest Sports news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
World Rugby has joined a growing list of international sports governing bodies by placing immediate suspensions on Russia and Belarus. The Guardian reports that unions from the respective countries have been barred
Kini Naholo is among the four debutants named for the Crusaders to face Moana Pasifika tomorrow in Dunedin. Head coach Scott Robertson has confirmed a raft of changes, which will see Naholo, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich says he is planning to sell the club. In a statement on the English Premier League club's website, businessman Abramovich says it was an incredibly difficult decision to make, which p
Flanker Meli Derenalagi will lead the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in their Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Rebels with four potential debutants named on the bench. Last week’s front row of Kaliopasi Uluilake
The Fiji Rugby Union confirms it will be holding a separate 7s tournament this month where two Fiji 7s teams will compete against the Australian and the New Zealand 7s teams following the World 7s Series format. Th
CJ Patel Group has confirmed its sponsorship for this year's Skipper Provincial Cup and Inkk Farebrother Challenge Competitions. CJ Patel Group Marketing Manager Ashwin Prasad says unlike last year where there was
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua CEO Brian Thorburn says they were buoyed by the news of the large group of Fijian abattoir workers who came to the aid of several people impacted by flooding in South East Queensland. Tho
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua's first home game of the season against the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby Pacific has been moved from Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Kawana Waters, an urban
Anyone wanting to copy Pita Gus Sowakula’s stunning hurdling try is out of luck, with World Rugby ruling that jumping over opponents will now be deemed illegal. The Chiefs No 8 scored an athletic five-pointer in
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians halfback Frank Lomani has joined the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua squad for the remainder of the Super Rugby Pacific season. However, Lomani will not be available for this week’s match a
Hurricanes wing Salesi Rayasi says he is hungry to help the team, whether by scoring tries, making more tackles or looking for work. Rayasi in his first outing scored a hat-trick as the Hurricanes achieved a last-m
Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev is now the world number one but what should have been a day of pride for the Russian has been engulfed by the country's invasion of Ukraine. Medvedev is only the third Russian
Russian football clubs and national teams have been suspended from all competitions by FIFA and UEFA after the country's invasion of Ukraine. The world and European football governing bodies say they would be banne
Blues coach Leon MacDonald has given Roger Tuivasa-Sheck a passing grade after his Super Rugby debut in their disappointing last-minute loss to the Hurricanes. Tuivasa-Sheck has had to wait over a year to make his
Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea has dedicated his performance against the Blues on Saturday to the late Joeli Vidiri and Inga Tuigamala. Savea scored the winning try at the final hooter. The Hurricanes scored three
After the second round of the Super Rugby Pacific, the Brumbies and the Crusaders are leading the points table with 9 points each. However, the Brumbies are in first place due to points difference while the Canterb
Liverpool has won the Carabao Cup final after beating Chelsea 11-10 in penalties. Both teams were tied nil all after extra time. Goals by Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku and Kai Havertz in extra time were ruled out
Suva and Labasa played to a 1-all draw in round three of the Digicel Premier League encounter at the ANZ Stadium last night. Merrel Nand scored for Suva while Akeimi Ralulu scored for Labasa in the second half.
The Rewa football side has maintained its unbeaten run in the Digicel Premier League after beating neighbours Tailevu Naitasiri 2-0 today. The match was temporarily suspended midway into the first half due to unpla
Much-loved former All Black Joeli Vidiri tragically died in his new wife's arms after suffering a trio of cardiac arrests while battling COVID-19 in America. In a heart-wrenching message to friends of the rugby her
