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02/01/2026

Brazil legend Roberto Carlos recovering in hospital

Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is "recovering well" after undergoing what he described as "a preventative medical procedure".The former left-back updated fa

Soccer

8 days ago

CJ Patel partners with FRU for Skipper XV vs Fijian Drua match

CJ Patel has partnered with the Fiji Rugby Union and will have the naming rights of the Skipper Cup Select side, now officially known as the SKIPPER XV.FRU says the SKIPP

CJ-Patel FRU

8 days ago

27 teams confirmed for Labasa 7s

27 teams have been confirmed for the Fiji Bitter Labasa 7s tournament, which will be held next week at Subrail Park in Labasa.Some prominent local rugby teams confirmed i

Rugby-7s

8 days ago

Matasawa wins Tui Suva title after 15 years

Matasawa ended a 15-year title drought by claiming the Tui Suva Shield 2026 volleyball tournament, defeating the Ucuna Blues in the final yesterday.Team captain Waisake R

Volleyball

8 days ago

Salesi Rayasi commits to Bordeaux with two-year extension

FIJI Water Flying Fijians fullback Salesi Rayasi has extended his contract at Bourdeax for an extra two years, keeping him at the club until 2028.The utility back has sta

Rugby

8 days ago

Coral Coast 7s to feature 13 overseas and 11 local teams

With 12 days to go, the draws for the McDonald's Coral Coast Fiji 7s have been revealed featuring 13 overseas teams from New Zealand, Australia, the USA, Canada, India an

Rugby-7s

8 days ago

Manchester City drop points in 0-0 draw against Sunderland

Manchester City were held to a 0-0 draw by Sunderland in an exciting but goalless match in the English Premier League.Sunderland created a few chances of their own and, w

Soccer

8 days ago

Liverpool held 0-0 by Leeds in New Year’s Premier League opener

Liverpool have kicked off the new year with a Premier League match against Leeds United, which ended in a goalless draw.In another match, Fulham and Crystal Palace played

EPL

8 days ago

SR AMICA Rugby Team gears up for Fiji Bitter Labasa 7s

The SR AMICA rugby team, which was formed late last year, is gearing up at Somosomo Village in Taveuni for the Fiji Bitter Labasa 7s. Team coach Ilatia Qalova says two

Rugby-7s

8 days ago

Liverpool face Leeds as they look to continue strong

Liverpool kick off the new year with a Premier League clash against Leeds United, aiming to extend their strong New Year’s Day form and climb the points table. The Reds

EPL

8 days ago

01/01/2026

Criticism shows people still care about the Fijian Drua - CEO

After the season the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has had and the criticisms received, outgoing CEO Mark Evans says the time to worry is when they don't say anything becaus

Fijian-Drua

9 days ago

Patience key as Bula FC gear up for OFC Pro League debut

As the Bula FC prepares for their first match OFC Pro League this month, head coach Stephane Auvray is urging people to be be patient with the team as it is a work in pro

Soccer

9 days ago

Everton wrongly denied penalty in Arsenal loss - panel

Everton should have been awarded a penalty in their 1-0 defeat by Arsenal last Wednesday, according to the English Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel.Arsenal were

Soccer

9 days ago

Hearn pays tribute to Ghami and Latz

Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn says the great qualities of Anthony Joshua's friends Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, who were killed in a car crash in Nigeria, will b

Boxing

9 days ago

31/12/2025

Bula FC coach focused on player development in first OFC Pro League season

Bula FC head coach Stephane Auvray says the team's focus in their first season of the OFC Pro League will be on getting introduced to professional football and understand

Soccer

10 days ago

Nacuqu to replace Kaka in Mike Friday Select 7s squad

Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s playmaker Waisea Nacuqu will be joining Mike Friday Select 7s squad for the McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s, replacing former All Blacks

Rugby-7s

10 days ago

Table-leaders Arsenal secures 4-1 victory over Aston Villa

Premier League leaders Arsenal maintained their dominance with a convincing 4-1 win over Aston Villa. After a goalless first half, the Gunners came alive in the second, s

EPL

10 days ago

Shangri-La launches ‘Fastest Player Sprint’ at 2026 Coral Coast Fiji 7s tournament

The Shangri-La Yanuca Island Fiji Resort is set to add an exciting new dimension to the 2026 McDonald's Coral Coast Fiji 7s rugby tournament with the introduction of

Rugby-7s

10 days ago

Arsenal aim to end year on a high as they face Aston Villa

Table-leaders Arsenal will take on third-placed Aston Villa in a Premier League clash this morning, with recent meetings between the two sides having been closely contest

EPL

10 days ago

New Zealand’s Fergus Gillian adapts to Bula FC's demanding schedule

Bula FC midfielder Fergus Gillian is settling into life at camp, embracing the heat, the intense training, and the challenge of a demanding schedule.Speaking after a toug

Soccer

10 days ago

30/12/2025

Roy Krishna confident young Bula FC will not be the weakest in OFC Pro League

Football sensation, Roy Krishna says Bula FC is probably the youngest team in the OFC Pro League but that does not mean that they will be the weakest team.With 13 of the

Soccer

11 days ago

Torosi and Mocenacagi join Mike Friday Select 7s squad for Coral Coast Fiji 7s

Fiji 7s representatives Ilikimi Torosi and Sevuloni Mocenacagi will be joining the Mike Friday Select 7s squad for the 2026 McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s competition.T

Rugby-7s

11 days ago

Toba looking to retain Tui Suva trophy on New Year's Day

After a strong showing at last year’s tournament, Toba Volleyball Club will head into the New Year with a determined mindset as they look to defend the Tui Suva Trophy

Volleyball

11 days ago

Nabil Begg says joining Bula FC is a dream come true

National representative Nabil Begg says being called up to Bula FC was a dream come true, and his parents were overjoyed when they received the news. Begg says his par

Soccer

11 days ago

Anthony Joshua's promoters say two team members killed in Nigeria crash that injured boxer

British boxer Anthony Joshua has been injured and two of his team members have been killed in a car crash near Lagos in Nigeria according to promoter Matchroom Boxing.The

Accident Boxing World-News

11 days ago

NBA delivers Full 11-game slate as spurs and cavaliers headline Monday action

The NBA wrapped up December with a full 11-game schedule on Monday, featuring marquee matchups, returning stars, and crucial positioning battles across the league. The sp

NBA

11 days ago

Changes coming to local rugby competitions next year – FRU

Rugby fans can expect changes to local competitions next year, as the Fiji Rugby Union looks at making domestic rugby more financially sustainable. FRU Chief Executive O

FRU

11 days ago

Ronaldo targets 1,000th career goal before retirement

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he will not end his playing career until he scores his 1,000th career goal. The 40-year-old has 956 goals for club and country so

Soccer

11 days ago

South Africa reach AFCON knockout stage

South Africa clinched a place in the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe in Marrakech.Oswin Appollis scored a lat

Soccer

11 days ago

Crash claims lives of Anthony Joshua’s strength coach and personal trainer

As the world continues to grapple with the harsh realities that trailed the accident involving former World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua, attention has b

Accident Boxing

11 days ago

Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash, with two others dead

British boxer Anthony Joshua has been injured, with two others killed, in a car crash near Lagos in Nigeria. The Ogun State government says the two dead ar

Accident Boxing

11 days ago

Roy Krishna urges Bula FC players to earn support through performance

Fiji’s football icon Roy Krishna says the Bula FC players know they will only receive support if they perform well, and they are going to try their best to do everythin

Soccer

11 days ago

29/12/2025

Rewa FC’s Pacific Cup prize money to be processed in Jan

Fiji Football Association President Mohammed Yusuf has confirmed that the Pacific Cup prize money for Rewa FC has been received and will be processed once the office reop

Soccer

12 days ago

Toulouse thrash La Rochelle 60-14

Toulouse has climbed to the top of the Top 14 points table after demolishing La Rochelle 60-14 this morning in front of a full-house at Stadium Toulouse in the final matc

Rugby

12 days ago

FRU targets compliance and governance reforms ahead of new season

The Fiji Rugby Union will be conducting financial consultations and training with the Provincial Rugby Unions in the coming months to ensure they are fully compliant befo

Rugby

12 days ago

Rewa FC yet to receive Pacific Cup prize money

The Rewa Football Club has yet to receive the prize money for the Pacific Cup tournament from the Fiji Football Association and New Zealand Fiji Football Incorporated.Rew

Soccer

12 days ago

Pound-for-pound star Inoue cruises past Picasso

Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue has created history by becoming the first man in 42 years to defend The Ring title four times in a single calendar year. He outpointed Ala

Boxing

12 days ago

Roy Krishna joins Bula FC as pre-season training continues

Bula FC are back into their pre-season training joined by star forward Roy Krishna after taking a break for Christmas. Krishna joins the squad after featuring i

Soccer

12 days ago

Calvert-Lewin on target again as Leeds draw at Sunderland

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored for a sixth straight Premier League game as Leeds United earned a 1-1 draw against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.The striker scored

EPL

12 days ago

Archie Gray’s first goal seals Tottenham win at Palace

Teenager Archie Gray scored his first senior goal as Tottenham Hotspur bounced back from consecutive Premier League defeats with a narrow 1-nil win over Crystal Palace at

EPL

12 days ago

28/12/2025

Sunderland and Leeds set for early-morning Premier League showdown

Sunderland will take on Leeds United tomorrow morning in a Premier League clash, with both sides desperate for valuable points.History favours 16th-placed Leeds

EPL Soccer

13 days ago

Tagimoucia Ranadi aims to continue winning streak at Labasa 7s

The Tagimoucia Ranadi team is aiming to maintain its winning momentum as they prepare for the Fiji Bitter Labasa 7s, which will be held next week.Founder and team manager

Rugby-7s

13 days ago

Vacalea begin camp with one week to prepare for Labasa 7s

The Vacalea team from Kadavu will march into camp today, with just one week to prepare for the Fiji Bitter Labasa 7s.Team manager,Jone Toga told fijivillage Sports that h

Rugby-7s

13 days ago

Botitu and Karawalevu shine as Castres defeat Lyon in Top 14 clash

Castres delivered a dominant performance to defeat Lyon 36–22 in their French Top 14 encounter, further building momentum in the competition.Fiji Water Flying Fijians c

Rugby-Union

13 days ago

Fijiana 7s in Pool WA at Coral Coast 7s

The Fijiana 7s team is in Pool WA at the McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s.They are grouped with the Manly Mermaids from Australia, China 7s, Bilo Bar Aflame Women’s, an

Rugby-7s

13 days ago

Arsenal retain top spot with 2–1 win over Brighton

Arsenal held on to the top of the Premier League after a tense 2–1 victory against Brighton at the Emirates Stadium.The Gunners dominated the first half, with Martin Od

EPL

13 days ago

Crystal Palace ready to turn up the heat on Tottenham

An in-form Crystal Palace will be aiming to continue their recent dominance over Tottenham Hotspur when the London rivals meet tomorrow morning.Palace go into the Premier

EPL

13 days ago

Talemo Waqa appointed as Acting Chief Operations Officer

Talemo Waqa has been appointed as the Acting Chief Operations Officer of the Fiji Rakavi Football Union.The FRU says the appointment takes effect immediately.They sa

Rugby

13 days ago

Pita Waqanivalu appointed new Acting CFO of Fiji Rakavi Football Union

The Fiji Rakavi Football Union has announced that Pita Tutuvula Waqanivalu will take over as its new Chief Financial Officer from February 2026.FRU says Waqanivalu will b

Rugby

13 days ago

27/12/2025

Tavitavi Volleyball Tournament brings youth together at FMF Gymnasium

A couple, Jona Uluinaceva and Ilisapeci Toga and few other friends have taken the initiative to host a volleyball tournament at the FMF Gymnasium, with the competition cu

Volleyball

14 days ago

Carmelo Hayes claims US title after defeating Ilja Dragunov on SmackDown

Carmelo Hayes picked up the biggest win of his WWE main roster career last night on SmackDown, when he defeated Ilja Dragunov to become the Men's United States Champion.D

14 days ago

SR Amica spends Christmas in camp preparing for Labasa 7s

The SR Amica team from Taveuni spent their Christmas in camp as they prepare for the Fiji Bitter Labasa 7s next month.Team manager Malakai Talebula says the team was only

Rugby-7s

14 days ago

Manchester United beat Newcastle 1–0 to re-enter top 5

Manchester United climbed back into the Premier League’s top five with a narrow 1–0 win over Newcastle United at Old Trafford, thanks to Patrick Dorgu’s stunning fi

EPL

14 days ago

Manchester United aim for top-five boost as they take on Newcastle

Manchester United are looking to strengthen their push for a top-five finish as they take on Newcastle United in the Premier League, with the match underway at Old Traffo

EPL Soccer

14 days ago

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Brazil legend Roberto Carlos recovering in hospital

CJ Patel partners with FRU for Skipper XV vs Fijian Drua match

27 teams confirmed for Labasa 7s

Matasawa wins Tui Suva title after 15 years

Salesi Rayasi commits to Bordeaux with two-year extension

Coral Coast 7s to feature 13 overseas and 11 local teams

Manchester City drop points in 0-0 draw against Sunderland

Liverpool held 0-0 by Leeds in New Year’s Premier League opener

SR AMICA Rugby Team gears up for Fiji Bitter Labasa 7s

Liverpool face Leeds as they look to continue strong

Criticism shows people still care about the Fijian Drua - CEO

Patience key as Bula FC gear up for OFC Pro League debut

Everton wrongly denied penalty in Arsenal loss - panel

Hearn pays tribute to Ghami and Latz

Bula FC coach focused on player development in first OFC Pro League season

Nacuqu to replace Kaka in Mike Friday Select 7s squad

Table-leaders Arsenal secures 4-1 victory over Aston Villa

Shangri-La launches ‘Fastest Player Sprint’ at 2026 Coral Coast Fiji 7s tournament

Arsenal aim to end year on a high as they face Aston Villa

New Zealand’s Fergus Gillian adapts to Bula FC's demanding schedule

Roy Krishna confident young Bula FC will not be the weakest in OFC Pro League

Torosi and Mocenacagi join Mike Friday Select 7s squad for Coral Coast Fiji 7s

Toba looking to retain Tui Suva trophy on New Year's Day

Nabil Begg says joining Bula FC is a dream come true

Anthony Joshua's promoters say two team members killed in Nigeria crash that injured boxer

NBA delivers Full 11-game slate as spurs and cavaliers headline Monday action

Changes coming to local rugby competitions next year – FRU

Ronaldo targets 1,000th career goal before retirement

South Africa reach AFCON knockout stage

Crash claims lives of Anthony Joshua’s strength coach and personal trainer

Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash, with two others dead

Roy Krishna urges Bula FC players to earn support through performance

Rewa FC’s Pacific Cup prize money to be processed in Jan

Toulouse thrash La Rochelle 60-14

FRU targets compliance and governance reforms ahead of new season

Rewa FC yet to receive Pacific Cup prize money

Pound-for-pound star Inoue cruises past Picasso

Roy Krishna joins Bula FC as pre-season training continues

Calvert-Lewin on target again as Leeds draw at Sunderland

Archie Gray’s first goal seals Tottenham win at Palace

Sunderland and Leeds set for early-morning Premier League showdown

Tagimoucia Ranadi aims to continue winning streak at Labasa 7s

Vacalea begin camp with one week to prepare for Labasa 7s

Botitu and Karawalevu shine as Castres defeat Lyon in Top 14 clash

Fijiana 7s in Pool WA at Coral Coast 7s

Arsenal retain top spot with 2–1 win over Brighton

Crystal Palace ready to turn up the heat on Tottenham

Talemo Waqa appointed as Acting Chief Operations Officer

Pita Waqanivalu appointed new Acting CFO of Fiji Rakavi Football Union

Tavitavi Volleyball Tournament brings youth together at FMF Gymnasium

Carmelo Hayes claims US title after defeating Ilja Dragunov on SmackDown

SR Amica spends Christmas in camp preparing for Labasa 7s

Manchester United beat Newcastle 1–0 to re-enter top 5

Manchester United aim for top-five boost as they take on Newcastle

Electricity tariff increase for users consuming more than 100 units

Fiji needs to act on human trafficking indicators associated with Grace Road Group

Cheap seed oils are not good for our health - O'Neill