Latest Sports news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Former Fiji 7s coach Gareth Baber arrives at Edinburgh as a “skills and assistant attack coach†as he makes the shift to 15-a-side rugby after a successful stint with the Fiji 7s team. Baber’s stint with the
World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic has been denied entry to Australia over an issue with his visa. The player arrived in Melbourne yesterday where authorities noticed a mistake on his application.
The Fiji Rugby Fun Flavor Super 7s Series, Veiyasana Provider 7s tournament and the Netball Fiji Super Club Championship have been postponed due to the current COVID-19 outbreak in the country. The Ministry of You
The Fiji Rugby Union has postponed the first leg of the Fiji Rugby Fun Flavor Super 7s Series and the Veiyasana Provider 7s Tournament, both planned to kick off this weekend. FRU says the decision was taken after
The Fiji Rugby Union says they are delighted to announce that Rooster Poultry has come on board to be the major sponsor of the match officials for the next three years. FRU CEO John O’Connor says it is through R
Australian Open organisers say 26 players or their support staff applied for a medical exemption from the Covid-19 vaccination but only a few were successful, as tournament chief Craig Tiley said there was “no special
World tennis number one Novak Djokovic will defend his Australian Open title later this month after receiving a medical exemption from having a Covid-19 vaccination. All players and staff at the tournament must be
The Fiji Rugby Union CEO John O'Connor says they are working closely with participating teams in regards to Terms of Participation, Rules and Regulations and especially the COVID Safe Return to Play Protocols to ensure
Police Blue who won the Super 7s Series last year have been drawn in Pool A with Ratu Filise, Uluinakau and Devo Babaas for the 1st leg of this season’s Fun Flavour Super 7s series. Pool B will feature Raiwasa T
The Fiji Rugby Union Super 7s Series will now be known as the Fun Flavor Super 7s Series after CJ Patel was announced as the major sponsor today. $20,000 is the prize money for the Men’s Series winner while the
The first match-up between the two new franchises in Super Rugby Pacific - Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua will be in Round 13 in May. The venue is yet to be confirmed but that has been listed as a home game for t
Former NRL star Blake Ferguson has been sacked by his Japanese rugby club three days after he was arrested for allegedly possessing cocaine in Tokyo. Currently sitting in a jail cell as he waits for the legal proc
Stephen Curry broke his own NBA record for consecutive three-pointers as he led the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 win over the Utah Jazz. Curry scored a three-pointer for the 158th successive game, breaking
Former Navua and national team player, Rajneel Chand has passed away. 37-year-old Chand passed away yesterday at his home in Rovadrau, Navua. He was the elder brother of current Navua captain Vinit Chand and
Chelsea came from two goals down to draw 2-2 against Liverpool in the English Premier League this morning. Sadio Mane and Mohammed Salah scored a goal each as Liverpool led 2-0. However, two quick goals from
Former NRL star Blake Ferguson has been arrested on allegations of cocaine possession in Japan just as he was beginning a new career in rugby union. Several reports from Japanese media emerged overnight that Fergus
One of Oceania football’s biggest stars, professional Fijian striker Roy Krishna, will help drive the growth of football in the region through his new role as an Oceania Football Confederation Ambassador. As part
Joseph Parker is about to enter crucial contract talks that will shape the his future on the back of his head-turning win over Derek Chisora. The 29-year-old Parker won over doubters and drew major acclaim for a do
A day after turning 37, LeBron James reminded anyone who needed reminding that the rules of time do not apply to him. James scored 43 points and added 14 rebounds the day after his 37th birthday to lead the Los Ang
Rodri scored a stoppage-time winner as Manchester City beat 10-man Arsenal 2-1 in an incident-packed encounter to move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League. Arsenal looked to have held out for a draw, b
