Latest Sports news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Fiji Bati stars Maika Sivo and Waqa Blake will start for the Paramatta Eels when they take on the Manly Sea Eagles in the NRL tonight. Both players scored a try each last week. Sivo will be starting at wing wh
The Fiji Football Association is planning to take the Vodafone Fiji FACT to Subrail Park in Labasa. The tournament is expected to be played in November this year. Fiji FA’s President, Rajesh Patel says this will
The Highlanders could have the honour of being the first top-class sporting side to host a live event in front of a crowd since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. NZ Herald reports that New Zealand’s Prim
NBA legend Michael Jordan says he will donate US$100 million to groups fighting for racial equality and social justice. Jordan said in a statement that he and his Jordan Brand will distribute the money over 10 year
Incoming Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has volunteered to take a 30 percent pay cut in line with Rugby Australia's senior executives, as the code combats the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Rennie is expected to
Fiji Bati star Suliasi Vunivalu scored a try for Melbourne Storm as they outclassed the Rabbitohs 22-8 in the NRL last night. Vunivalu's try came after a cross-kick by Jerome Hughes in the 34th minute of the first
Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s captain Meli Derenalagi says it has been a time for personal reflection for the players during the suspension of sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While speaking at a Fiji Rugby
The Melbourne Storm and South Sydney Rabbitohs will be looking to return to the winner's circle when they clash tonight. Both teams started with a loss when the NRL season resumed last week, where Storm was thumped
Daniel Carter’s father Neville Carter has said that his allegiance will still be with Crusaders even though his son will be playing for the Blues when Super Rugby Aotearoa begins next Saturday. Speaking to Newsta
Chiefs head coach Warren Gatland is happy with the new initiatives that will be used throughout the Super Rugby Aotearoa, which kicks off next week. The new innovations include golden point and the ability to repla
The rest of the NBA season is set to be played at Florida's Disney World Resort from 31st July. The season was suspended on 11th March because of coronavirus measures. Thirteen Western Conference teams and nin
Former Fiji 7s rep Semi Kunatani is to return to France to join Top 14 side Castres after two years with the Harlequins. The 29-year-old star scored three tries in 24 appearances for Harlequins. Kunatani says
The Sydney Roosters handed the Brisbane Broncos the worst defeat in their history with a 59-0 thrashing last night. The Roosters piled on 10 tries and gave the Broncos a rugby league lesson for the ages. .resp
All Blacks legend Dan Carter who is making a rare return for the Blues in Super Rugby Aotearoa says at this current stage he has to be realistic as he has played six games in the last 18 months and had three months of n
World Rugby says initial enquiries into allegations of homophobia against Fiji Rugby Union Chairman Francis Kean are ongoing and they will be publishing an update in due course. World Rugby has said that it i
WBC champion Tyson Fury has spoken of his experiences with racism, saying he has been the victim of prejudice due to his "Gypsy" tag. Fury is a vocal representative of the UK's Traveller community and his boxing ni
The German football federation will not punish players who protest against the killing of George Floyd and racism. Several players in Germany have made statements with gestures or messages on their clothing since F
All Blacks great Dan Carter is on the verge of a stunning Super Rugby comeback, joining the Blues for the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. Carter spent 13 seasons with the Crusaders before playing overseas in Fran
Della Shaw-Elder is the new President of the Weightlifting Fiji. Weightlifting Fiji had its annual general meeting last week and the change at the helm came after sitting President, Atma Maharaj showed his intentio
England Rugby Coach Eddie Jones is sure the Wallabies will improve under Dave Rennie and hopes the new-look Rugby Australia management can also hit higher standards to help resuscitate the sport. Jones says complac
