2020 Coca-Cola Games cancelled
The 2020 Coca-Cola Games has been cancelled. The Ministry of Education has made this announcement this afternoon. It says the decision was made in view of the current situation where a case of COVID-19 has bee
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We've held constructive talks with athlete representatives regarding COVID-19 crisis - International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee says it has held constructive talks with athlete representatives regarding the coronavirus crisis. President Thomas Bach says they have had a really great discussion with 220 ath
COVID-19: Fiji Men's 7s 'self-isolation' period ends
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team’s self-isolation period ended yesterday. This was done after they received news that the results of the two Australian 7s players who were being tested for COVID-19 came back
Ex-England defender Neville opens hotels to UK health service staff
Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville is to open his hotels free of charge to health workers to help with the coronavirus crisis. Neville's two Manchester hotels will be closed to the public, free
Marist 7s postponed due to suspected case of COVID-19 in Lautoka
The Fiji Bitter Marist 7s Tournament has been postponed to a later date after organizers received confirmation that there is a suspected case of COVID-19 in Lautoka. Marist Rugby Club President, Lawrence Tikaram sa
All professional tennis tournaments called off because of the coronavirus pandemic
All men's and women's professional tennis tournaments through June 7th are being called off because of the coronavirus pandemic. The ATP and WTA announced that the entire clay-court circuit "will not be held as schedu
Crusaders and Chiefs enter self-isolation following Jacinda Ardern's advice
The Crusaders and Chiefs squads, plus their management teams, who travelled to Australia recently have been placed in voluntary self-isolation, effective immediately. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced yesterday
Refrees to clamp down on discipline at the Marist 7s
Players discipline will be a key area the Marist 7s organisers will closely monitor together with the referees. Marist Rugby Club President, Lawrence Tikaram says discipline is an issue not only faced in local to
Fiji National Rugby League reviewing all its domestic and international events
The Fiji National Rugby League is reviewing all its domestic and international events it plans to host in Fiji and overseas. FNRL says they fully support the governments effort to detect, contain and mitigate the C
Australian 7s pair cleared of coronavirus
The two members of the Australian Sevens team have been cleared of coronavirus after being tested for the disease. Rugby Australia's Moore Park headquarters were shut down on Monday and Tuesday for an "intensive clean"
Brady signs with Tampa Bay for US $30M a year after leaving New England Patriots
Quarterback Tom Brady has announced he is leaving the New England Patriots after a 20-year spell with the team, which has seen him win six Super Bowls. Brady has an agreement in principle to join the Tampa Bay Buccanee
Italian footballer Daniele Rugani relieved to have recovered from Covid-19
Italian football star Daniele Rugani has spoken of his shock at contracting coronavirus but has reassured fans of his recovery. The Juventus defender told the Juventus TV channel that he now felt better and only h
FRU await the decision of World Rugby for two upcoming tournaments
The Fiji Rugby Union will await the decision of World Rugby on the two upcoming tournaments in London and Paris. This is in light of the COVID-19 outbreak where most affected countries have banned mass gatherings w
68 teams confirm their places for Marist 7s
Sixty-eight teams have confirmed their places in the 44th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s. Marist Rugby Club President, Lawrence Tikaram says from these 68 teams, 48 teams will compete for the Men’s title, 12 teams will co
Ba and Lautoka clash postponed
The Vodafone Premier League match between Ba and Lautoka which was supposed to be played at Churchill tonight has been postponed. This is due to adverse weather and unplayable ground conditions. Ba has only p
Floyd Mayweather’s uncle and former trainer dies aged 58
Roger Mayweather, uncle and trainer of Floyd Mayweather, has died at the age of 58. Before becoming a trainer, Roger was a world champion in his own right, holding titles at featherweight and welterweight in the 1980s.
Kevin Durant and 3 Brooklyn Nets players tests positive for the coronavirus
Kevin Durant is one of four Brooklyn Nets players who have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players in the NBA. Durant confirmed he tested positive for Covid-19. He told The Ath
Tom Brady announces he will leave New England Patriots
Quarterback Tom Brady has announced he is leaving the New England Patriots after a 20-year spell with the team, which has seen him win six Super Bowls. 42-year-old Brady, was drafted by the Patriots in 2000 and helped
Tokyo Olympic Games plans 'insensitive and irresponsible' says IOC member
International Olympic Committee member Hayley Wickenheiser says that plans for the Tokyo Games to go ahead are "insensitive and irresponsible". Japan's Olympic minister said the nation is still planning for a "co
French Open tennis moved to September due to Covid-19 pandemic
The French Open has been moved to September and October as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The event at Roland Garros was due to be played from 24th May to 7th June, but instead will take place between 20th Septe