Latest Sports news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Former All Blacks and Wallabies assistant and skills coach Michael Byrne has been named as the Fijian Drua Head Coach. Prior to this Byrne also had a playing and coaching career in the AFL. Fijian Drua Interim
Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber has recalled the experienced Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn for tomorrow’s Rugby Championship test against the All Blacks as they look to rebound from successive defeats against Austr
Billy Slater's transition from Maroons great to Queensland coach is complete after the former star fullback agreed to take on the State of Origin role next season. NRL.com reports that Slater, who played 31 Origins
Benji Marshall is giving nothing away over his NRL future before South Sydney Rabbitohs' preliminary final against Manly Sea Eagles tonight. At 36-years old, Marshall is yet to make a call on whether he will play o
Aaron Smith may be missing from the All Blacks this weekend but Springbok halfback Faf de Klerk says TJ Perenara will be just as strong in tomorrow night's Rugby Championship Test in Townsville. Going into the 100t
James O’Connor will make his return on the bench for the Wallabies with Quade Cooper retaining his number 10 spot for their clash against Argentina in the Rugby Championship. Samu Kerevi, Rob Valetini and Marika
The Barrett brothers will start for the All Blacks when they face South Africa. Beauden will start at flyhalf, Jordie at fullback while Scott will be one of the locks. They are joined by Ardie Savea, Will Jord
World Rugby has issued new contact training guidance aimed at reducing injury risks following a global study on almost 600 players. Rugby.com.au reports that the recommendations suggest a maximum of 15 minutes full
Fiji Football Association President, Rajesh Patel has confirmed there are no players under investigation for submitting fake vaccination cards. He says other media reports that players are under investigation and f
Manuel Lanzini scored his first goal in almost 12 months as West Ham beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Carabao Cup this morning. Not even the second-half introductions of Bruno Fernandes and Mason Greenwood could s
The Fijian Drua are setting their target as one of the final eight teams in next year’s Super Rugby Pacific competition that will kick off on 18th February. Fijian Drua Interim Chief Executive Brian Thorburn says
Lionel Messi has been left out of the Paris St-Germain squad to face Metz in the French Ligue 1 because of a knee injury. The 34-year-old, who was substituted in Monday’s 2-1 win over Lyon, had a scan yesterday a
Springboks back-rower Jasper Wiese has been cleared by the SANZAAR Judiciary Committee over a dangerous clean-out on Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi, however, the 25-year-old will still miss this week's centurion Test agai
Wallabies star Marika Koroibete has been labelled the best winger in the world by Rugby Australia Director of Rugby Scott Johnson following his stellar performances in the Rugby Championship so far. Koroibete score
Three players with links to Fiji will feature in the NRL Preliminary finals clash between Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers on Saturday. Viliame Kikau and Apisai Koroisau will feature for Penrith while Tui Kamik
The Springboks say they can put their recent poor form behind them as they prepare to take on the formidable All Blacks on Saturday. The world champions have lost to the Wallabies in back-to-back matches this mont
Riyad Mahrez scored twice as holders Manchester City came from behind to thrash League One side Wycombe 6-1 in the Carabao Cup this morning. The visitors took a shock lead through Brandon Hanlan but Kevin de Bruyne
The Penrith Panthers’ premiership window is set to remain open for a good few years with club officials confident they can nail long-term deals for star trio Viliame Kikau, Dylan Edwards and Api Koroisau. Kikau,
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says Samu Kerevi going beast-mode for the Wallabies is the biggest threat facing Argentina. The Wallabies centre has been a revelation in his three Tests since being drafted into the s
North Queensland Cowboys Recruitment Manager Dane Campbell says Olympic gold medalist Iosefo Masi is a very skillful player who could handle playing any position in the back five. Masi and fellow 7s star Taniela Sa
