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22 April, 2026, 1:32 pm
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22 April, 2026, 1:32 pm Central - 31°C Rain
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14/04/2026
Auvray confident in current Bula FC squad ahead of big clash
Extra Bula Head Coach Stephane Auvray says the team is not looking at making too many changes, expressing confidence in the current squad as they prepare for their crucia
8 days ago
Glen Jackson to leave Fijian Drua at end of 2026 season
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has confirmed this morning that Head Coach Glen Jackson will depart the Club at the conclusion of the 2026 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific
8 days ago
Bula FC eye crucial home win against South Melbourne
Extra Bula FC is focused on securing another crucial home win, with defender Adam Supyk highlighting the team’s determination ahead of their Round 5 OFC Pro League clas
8 days ago

Fiji 7s shift focus to Hong Kong after series heartbreak
After a disappointing end to their 2025/2026 HSBC World 7s Series campaign, the Fiji Airways Men's National 7s side have turned their focus to the first HSBC World 7s Cha
8 days ago

13/04/2026
The Drua players showed massive character with no more subs in the final 10 mins - Jackson
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua players put their bodies on the line against Western Force with no substitute left for the last 10 minutes of the game, and this showed
9 days ago
Bula FC close gap on South Melbourne ahead of crucial clash
Extra Bula FC stand just one point behind South Melbourne FC on the OFC Pro League points table ahead of their big match this Wednesday.South Melbourne FC are in second p
9 days ago
Rewa FC kicks off major upgrades at home ground
Major upgrades have begun at the Rewa Football Club’s Saraswati Manoca Ground, with ground-breaking works completed last week.Fiji Football Association says the develop
9 days ago

Nabenu highlights key takeaways as Bula FC focuses on defence
Extra Bula FC defender Semi Nabenu says the key takeaways from their match against PNG Hekari at their home ground are staying compact, defending well, and getting the bo
9 days ago
Fiji 7s step up preparations with Hong Kong scrimmage ahead of Championship Series
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side had a scrimmage session against the Hong Kong 7s side in preparation for the HSBC SVNS Hong Kong 7s, which will be held this wee
9 days ago
Cakobau steps up in unfamiliar role to rescue Drua after late injury blow
In a story for the ages, Swire Shipping Fijian Drua player Penaia Cakobau stepped up when his team needed him most, playing in a position he had only ever been in once an
9 days ago

Turuva scores hattrick as Wests Tigers topple Knights; Titans dominate Eels
Vodafone Fiji Bati fullback Sunia Turuva scored a hat-trick for his Wests Tigers side as they defeated the Newcastle Knights 42-22 in the NRL last night.The Wests Tigers
9 days ago

12/04/2026
Bula FC moves back to third place after edging PNG Hekari 1-0
Extra Bula FC has moved back up to third position after edging PNG Hekari 1-0 in Round 5 of the OFC Pro League this evening at 4R Stadium, Govind Park in Ba.Adam Supyk st
10 days ago
Bula FC coach guarantees players will give their best
Bula FC coach Stéphane Auvray says he can guarantee that his players will give their best on the field, although the final outcome of the match is out of their control.A
10 days ago
Hurricanes continue to lead Super Rugby Pacific points table while Fijian Drua climbs to 9th place
After round 9 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific, the Hurricanes continue to lead the points table with 30 points.The Hurricanes dominated the Blues 42-19 last night,
10 days ago

Fury beats Makhmudov and calls out AJ for his next fight
Tyson Fury outclassed Arslanbek Makhmudov in their heavyweight fight this morning at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.Fury won by unanimous decision, with two judges s
10 days ago
Bula FC shifts full focus against PNG Hekari match
Bula FC captain Roy Krishna says the team is excited as they have been away for a while and are now looking forward to playing in front of their home crowd, friends and f
10 days ago
Leinster overpower Sale Sharks 43-13 to secure home semi-final
Leinster shook off a lacklustre first half to comfortably beat Sale Sharks 43-13 and book a home Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon.The four-time European champions
10 days ago

Fury to fight Makhmudov today
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will fight Russia’s Arslanbek Makhmudov in a 12-round fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London this morning.The fight program
10 days ago
Reds end drought beating Crusaders 31-26
Filipo Daugunu scored a try for the Queensland Reds as they ended their 15-year hoodoo against the Crusaders, defeating the defending champions 31-26 to keep their Shop N
10 days ago

11/04/2026
Chiefs crush Moana Pasifika 62-17
The Chiefs produced a dominant display to thrash Moana Pasifika 62-17 in Round 9 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific, with centre Quinn Tupaea leading the charge.Tupa
11 days ago
NZ thrash Fiji 5–0 to reach Women's World Cup Oceania Qualifiers final
New Zealand delivered a dominant performance to defeat Fiji Kulas 5–0 in the semi-final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Oceania Qualifiers.The match was effectivel
11 days ago
Kulas captain Diyalowai confident ahead of semi-final match against NZ
Fiji Kulas captain Sofi Diyalowai says the team is ready and fully prepared for the crucial match against New Zealand in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Oceania Qualifi
11 days ago

I will not give up easily today - Basiyalo
Donning the white jersey has always been a dream for most young Fijian boys growing up, and playing in the Super Rugby competition is not just a dream but a lifetime achi
11 days ago
Brumbies beat Highlanders 14-10
The ACT Brumbies have responded to their defeat against the NSW Waratahs with a gutsy 14-10 victory against the Highlanders in round 9 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Paci
11 days ago
Impressive Ulster into Challenge Cup semi-finals
Ulster are one game away from a first European final since 2012 after a 41-24 win over La Rochelle in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals this morning.In the driving rain, Z
11 days ago

Mataele eager for reunion as Drua face Western Force today
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua winger Manasa Mataele says he is looking forward to reconnecting with former teammates when the Fijian Drua take on the Western Force in Round
11 days ago
NRL: Cowboys edge Broncos 35-31
The Broncos and Cowboys produced a classic derby at Suncorp Stadium last night, with Todd Payten's men prevailing 35-31 thanks to a late Heilum Luki try.The Cowboys were
11 days ago

10/04/2026
Vakatawa to team up with Samusamuvodre in last minute change
Vereimi Vakatawa will line up for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua when they take on the Western Force tomorrow in round 9 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific.Vakatawa w
12 days ago
OFC Pro League heats up as Vanuatu United coach calls for fan support
Vanuatu United head coach Larr Hop is calling on fans to come out in numbers as the OFC Pro League competition enters a crucial stage, kicking off tomorrow at HFC Bank St
12 days ago
Senior players need to step up this weekend against the Force - Jackson
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua coach Glen Jackson is calling on the senior players within the team to step up this weekend when they face the Western Force in round 9 of the
12 days ago

Fury wants Joshua after Makhmudov fight
Tyson Fury says he wants to face long-time rival Anthony Joshua after his heavyweight comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov this Sunday.The 37-year-old faces the Russian a
12 days ago
Taufiq Ahmed returns after 23 years to win Muslim IDC Masters title
Taufiq Ahmed, originally from Bau Road in Nausori and now based in Brisbane, Australia, made a memorable return to Fiji to compete in the Muslim IDC 2026 tournament, lead
12 days ago
14 yr old Grace Khelan wins second gold in New Zealand
14-year-old Grace Khelan  won her second gold medal for Fiji at the New Zealand Age Group Swimming Championships. Khelan won her 100 metres Freestyle women's heat with a
12 days ago

It will be great to play against Zac Lomax - Kuruvoli
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua halfback Simione Kuruvoli is grateful that he has been given another opportunity to line up with the Drua tomorrow as they host the Western For
12 days ago
NRL: Bulldogs upset Panthers 32-16
The Bulldogs flew out of the blocks with three tries inside the first 20 minutes and then, withstood a strong challenge from the Panthers before coming away with an upset
12 days ago

09/04/2026
Jackson disappointed with officiating in Drua’s loss to Crusaders
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach Glen Jackson has stated that he is pretty disappointed in the way their game against the Crusaders was officiated, saying referee Paul W
13 days ago
Filipo Daugunu hits 100 Super Rugby games
Fiji-born Wallabies winger Filipo Daugunu will reach a milestone this weekend when he features for the Queensland Reds against the Crusaders in the Shop N Save Super Rugb
13 days ago
14-year-old Grace Khelan wins gold in 50m freestyle at New Zealand Age Group Swimming Championships
14-year-old Grace Khelan has won gold in the 50 metres freestyle for her age group at the New Zealand Age Group Swimming Championships.Khelan's win was special as it coi
13 days ago

Fijian Drua Seek 80-minute effort against in-form Force
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua know they must deliver a full 80-minute performance when they face a confident Force side this Saturday. Fijian Drua coach Glen Jackson hi
13 days ago
Bula FC defender calls for fan support ahead of home clash
Bula FC defender Filipe Baravilala says the team is excited with just three days remaining before they play their first match at their home ground, 4R Stadium in Ba, and
13 days ago
Fury wants 'brutal knockout' against Makhmudov to prove he is back to his best
Former Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury wants a "brutal knockout" over Arslanbek Makhmudov to prove he is back to his best. After retiring for a year following his second
13 days ago

Williams returns & Lomax in line for debut as Force face Drua
Captain Jeremy Williams will return to the Western Force starting side. NRL convert Zac Lomax is also set to make his debut against the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in Laut
13 days ago
Brumbies boosted by return of Alaalatoa and Lonergan for Highlanders clash
A major boost for the ACT Brumbies as Wallaby Allan Alaalatoa and Lachlan Lonergan will make their return to rugby when they take on the Highlanders in tomorrow night's S
13 days ago
Durutalo welcomes Fiji 7s players in Hong Kong
Fiji-born former USA 15s and 7s rugby player Adriu Durutalo, who is now the Director of Rugby Operations at the Hong Kong Football Club, welcomed the Fiji men’s and wom
13 days ago

08/04/2026
David Havili returns, Taylor and Jordan out
The Crusaders' side to face the Reds this Saturday has been boosted with the return of captain David Havili from injury.Fullback Will Jordan has been ruled out after pull
14 days ago
Bula FC to give everything in final Pro League round in Ba
As Extra Bula FC prepares for the last round of the OFC Pro League on home soil, coach Stéphane Auvray says the players are going to give everything they have and see wh
14 days ago
Former 7s rep Isikeli Basiyalo to debut for Drua while Kuruvoli is on the bench
Quite a few changes have been made to the starting lineup of the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua, with former Fiji Airways Men's 7s rep Isikeli Basiyalo making his debut on th
14 days ago

Kulas depart for New Zealand for crucial World Cup qualifier clash
The Fiji Kulas have departed for New Zealand as they prepare for a crucial showdown in the final stage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Oceania Qualifiers. Fiji is am
14 days ago
Drua still in top 6 hunt - Jackson
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua coach Glen Jackson says they have spoken to the players about the possibility of them still making the top six.Jackson relayed this to fijivill
14 days ago
Yeshnil Karan to miss upcoming competitions after appendicitis surgery
Pacific’s leading middle and long-distance athlete Yeshnil Karan will miss upcoming competitions after undergoing surgery for acute appendicitis over the weekend.Coach
14 days ago

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Drug lord Jone Vakarisi dies in military custody as investigations find unauthorised weapons outside RFMF inventory
Druglord, Jone Vakarisi has died in military custoday, 3 other associates have been released after questioning, 1 RFMF personnel remains in military ...
1 day ago

Citizens to oppose proposed TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda
Serious concerns are being raised regarding a proposed Australian company's TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda, and a group of concerned ...
1 day ago

Ratu Epeli Nailatikau's State Funeral
Ratu Epeli was a highly respected Fijian chief and a people’s President as many would remember him on many occasions walking on the streets of Suva ...
6 days ago

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