12 January, 2026, 8:23 am Central - 25°C Rain

Ioane brothers ruled out

Ioane brothers ruled out

By Antonio Rahiman
19/05/2022
[Photo: Getty Image]

Brothers, Akira and Reiko Ioane have been ruled out for the top of the table clash between the Blues and the Brumbies this Saturday.

Akira has been rehabilitating a foot injury since the start of the season while midfielder Rieko has not recovered from a hamstring strain suffered against the Reds last week.

Hoskins Sotutu who has links to Fiji will start for the Blues at number 8.

The Blues play the Brumbies at 9.45pm Saturday

In other matches this weekend, the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua meet the Crusaders at 7.05pm tomorrow, the Reds will take on Moana Pasifika at 9.45pm tomorrow, the Chiefs will play the Force at 4.35pm Saturday, the Rebels will face the Hurricanes at 7.05pm Saturday, and the Waratahs will take on the Highlanders at 3.35pm Sunday.

[Source: 1news.com]

FEATURE NEWS
Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for Fiji
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the whole of Fiji.The Nadi Weather Office says a slow-moving trough of low pressure lies over the country.It i...
6 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for Fiji
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the whole of Fiji.The Nadi Weather Office says a slow-moving trough of low pressure lies over the country.It ...
6 minutes ago

Trump tells Cuba to make a deal, before it is too late
Donald Trump has urged Cuba to make a deal or face consequences, warning that the flow of Venezuelan oil and money would now stop.The BBC reports ...
21 minutes ago

Two women to appear in court over alleged burglary and theft
Two women arrested in connection with alleged burglary and theft offences in Nadi and Lautoka last week have been charged with one count of burglary ...
42 minutes ago

Eroni Daunibau puts children’s education first priority
Eroni Daunibau says one of his key responsibilities as a father is ensuring that his three children’s school needs are prepared before the school ...
44 minutes ago

83rd Golden Globe Awards kick Off “Golden Week” with Nikki Glaser returning as host
Five years after a Times investigation dulled the shine of the glitzy Hollywood affair, the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, will cap off a multi-day ...
1 hour ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Electricity tariff increase for users consuming more than 100 units
There is an increase in the electricity tariff rate for consumers using more than 100 units from 1 January next year.Fijian Competition and Consumer ...
10 days ago

Fiji needs to act on human trafficking indicators associated with Grace Road Group
The United States remains deeply concerned about indicators of trans-national organised crime and human trafficking in Fiji associated with the Grace ...
21 days ago

Cheap seed oils are not good for our health - O'Neill
With over 80 percent of deaths in Fiji caused by cardiovascular disease based on the 2011 report, naturopath and nutritionist Barbara O’Neill is ...
21 days ago

TOP