Latest Sports news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
LeBron James has moved past Michael Jordan into fourth place on the NBA's career scoring list today. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar scored his 32,293rd point on a driving layup in the second quarter against t
After winning the Natakala 7s last weekend, the Police Blue 7s team kick off another title defence at the Yavusa Solia Trust Waimanu 7s today and tomorrow at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori. They will be led by the ex
Asaeli Tuivoka is pumped to make his debut in the Vancouver 7s for the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team this weekend. Tuivoka who was also part of the Fijian Drua has sent his well wishes to the Fiji
Ahead of the Hurricanes and Highlanders showdown tonight, Dane Coles has made a pretty blunt stance on the proposed World League competition saying it's not global unless it involves the Pacific. Coles told Stu
Rugby Australia will be contacted by high‑ranking sporting officials who have been concerned about the possibility of match‑fixing of a Wallabies match several years ago. The officials have serious doubts about
Vodafone Fiji national soccer team coach Christophe Gamel has selected his 22 member training squad that will play two international friendlies later this month. Five players from Nadi, four players from Lauto
Fijian born winger Sevu Reece will make his debut for the Crusaders when they will take on the Chiefs this Saturday. Reece topped the national provincial competition's try‑scoring tally with 14 tries in 11 ga
Manchester United caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer led the club into the Champions League quarter‑finals earlier today in Paris and then declared: "This is what we do." Solskjaer says it was a typica
Fiji Airways Flying Fijian scrum half Frank Lomani will captain the Swire Shipping Fiji Warriors to take on Tonga A in the opening round of the World Rugby Pacific Challenge tomorrow. This is the first time for Lom
Blues coach Leon MacDonald has named All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams to captain his side in their Super Rugby match against the Sunwolves at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday night. Returning Blues flanke
The return of rested All Blacks trio Nathan Harris, Nepo Laulala and Anton Lienert‑Brown will boost the Chiefs side ahead of their super Rugby clash against defending champions, Crusaders on Saturday. There was o
Fiji and other Pacific Islands team are being considered to be part of the proposed Nations Championship competition but this will be based on merit. World Rugby says the proposed Nations Championship competition b
Three time Grand Slam Champion Andy Murray says he is pain‑free after hip surgery but likely won't play at Wimbledon. Murray tells the BBC in an interview he wants to continue playing but the surgeons co
All Blacks trio Ben Smith, Aaron Smith and Luke Whitelock return to the Highlanders' starting line‑up for tomorrow’s Super Rugby game against the Hurricanes. Waisake Naholo moves to the bench with Richa
Fiji will be trying to defend their title in Vancouver this weekend in front of a massive crowd as ticket sales for the two day tournament is approaching 70,000. Rugby Canada says that Sunday is nearing a sellout,
Manchester United is through to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League after they beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 in the round 16 second leg match. PSG had won the first leg match 2-0. The aggregate scor
It will be a familiar side that runs out for the Hurricanes in Wellington against the Highlanders this weekend, with just two changes made. The Hurricanes will welcome back utility Jordie Barrett and prop Jeff To&#
All Blacks captain Kieran Read has announced today that he will continue his rugby career in Japan after this year's Rugby World Cup. The 33‑year‑old will join Japanese club Toyota Verblitz which competes i
28 teams have confirmed their participation in the Yavusa Solia Trust Waimanu 7s that will be held this weekend. Tournament Organizer Jone Turaganiqali says 4 teams have registered for the women’s catego
Kick-offs is something the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team needs to improve on based on the statistics at the Las Vegas 7s. Fiji finished 4th in regaining restarts in Vegas. This was a major strength
