Latest Sports news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Fiji Rugby Union’s General Manager Commercial, Brian Thorburn says confirmation of a full Super Rugby licence for the Fijian Drua is close. Thorburn told ABC Pacific Beat that they hope to get everything tied do
There is some good news for the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians as Mosese Sorovi and Teti Tela are in New Zealand. This has been confirmed by Fiji Rugby Union CEO, John O’Connor. O’Connor also says they are al
Things are not going well for Team USA basketball as they have been upset twice in three days. Just a few days after losing to Nigeria 90-87 in one of the biggest upsets in men’s international basketball play, Te
Fiji forwards coach Jason Ryan has promised the All Blacks another fiery reception in the breakdowns during the second test in Hamilton on Saturday night. Although the All Blacks were 57-23 winners over Fiji last
The Fiji Football Association is calling on government to continue paying the salaries of expatriate coaches and technical staff. Fiji FA’s CEO, Mohammed Yusuf says that is the only forward to grow sports. Y
All Blacks first-five Richie Mo’unga says the only ones surprised by Fiji’s competitiveness last weekend are the New Zealand public who are unfamiliar with the rugby scene in the European competition. Fiji dom
Tevita Takayawa who is Fiji’s only Judoka at the Tokyo Olympics says preparations for the Games has been going well and he is focused at the task ahead. The 25-year old says he injury-free and has thanked his ps
17-year-old Sophia Morgan who is representing Team Fiji in sailing at the Tokyo Olympics is going through her final preparations in New Zealand. She spent the weekend at a Youth Sailing Clinic North of Auckland in
According to World-renowned boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, the World Heavyweight title fight between defending champion Anthony Joshua and Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk will be held on the 25th of September. Joshua will d
The Milwaukee Bucks have beaten the Phoenix Suns 120-100 in Game 3 of their NBA finals series this afternoon. The Bucks got a huge performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo who scored 41 points and grabbed 13 rebounds
England manager, Gareth Southgate says the Euro 2020 final defeat was incredibly painful but the players gave everything they possibly could. The Three Lions, appearing in their first major men's final for 55 years
Former Fiji Men’s 7s team captain Meli Derenalagi is urging Fijians to get vaccinated. Derenalagi says if people love their family or their loved ones, then please get vaccinated. /+AUDIO-16693490760ebc46ba
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says they are hopeful that captain Levani Botia will be able to play this weekend while Eroni Sau has been ruled out due to an injury. According to Cotter, Botia suffer
The Football Association has condemned racist abuse aimed at England players Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka after today's Euro 2020 final defeat by Italy. All three players missed penalties in the 3-
All Blacks coach Ian Foster had cause to be thankful for the spirited Fijian performance in the 57-23 win on Saturday. Foster says he was pleased with what had been a stern challenge from a side able to field many
Gianluigi Donnarumma saved 2 penalties as Italy beat England 3-2 on penalties to win the EURO 2020. Both teams were locked one all at full time. Luke Shaw had given England an early lead but veteran Italian de
The NZ Warriors have suffered their fifth straight NRL defeat, going down 20-12 to the Cronulla Sharks at Sydney's Jubilee Stadium last night. The loss leaves the Warriors still searching for a win, having not tast
South Africa’s world cup winning captain Siya Kolisi has tested positive for COVID-19, two weeks before their first Test against the British and Irish Lions. Dan du Preez, Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi, Scarra Ntubeni
Novak Djokovic has won his sixth Wimbledon men's singles title with a 6-7 (7/4), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 victory over rising Italian star Matteo Berrettini. The world number one's latest grand slam title is a record-equallin
The All Blacks could welcome back star duo Ardie Savea and Anton Lienert-Brown for this Saturday's second test against Fiji, according to assistant coach Brad Mooar. Savea and Lienert-Brown are yet to gear up for t
