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16/02/2026
Ratulu, Takayawa, David Young, Heleina Young and Naitasi awarded Olympic Scholarships
Five Fijian athletes have been awarded Olympic Scholarships for Athletes LA 2028 through the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Olympic Solidarity Programme, as part o
14 days ago
Tupou Vaa'i try should not have been allowed - Super Rugby
Super Rugby Pacific management has reviewed the decision to award a try to Chiefs player Tupou Vaa'i in the 32nd minute of Saturday’s Round 1 game against the Blues whe
14 days ago
Wasasala urges consistency as Bula FC prepares for Melbourne matches
As Extra Bula FC intensify preparations for the next stage of the OFC Pro League in Melbourne, midfielder Christopher Wasasala says the players are aware of what they nee
15 days ago

We need to start strong - Mayanavanua
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua co-captain Temo Mayanavanua says they need to start strong.Mayanavanua highlighted this after their 40-26 loss to Moana Pasifika, saying they c
15 days ago
Sitiveni Rokoro appointed CEO of Drug Free Sports Fiji
Sitiveni Rokoro has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Drug Free Sports Fiji and will officially commence work on 16th March, marking a significant step in
15 days ago
Barrett and Kirifi named as Canes co-captains
The Hurricanes have announced two All Blacks as their co-captains ahead of their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific opener in 2026, after having the bye in round one.Hurrica
15 days ago

Discipline and handling errors must be improved before Waratahs game
Discipline and basic handling errors are areas the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua must improve ahead of their clash with the Waratahs.Head coach Glen Jackson highlighted this
15 days ago
ICC Men's T20 World Cup: India crush Pakistan by 61 runs to seal Super 8 spot
India sealed their place in the Super 8s with a commanding 61-run victory over Pakistan in Colombo, stretching their winning streak against their rivals to nine completed
15 days ago

15/02/2026
We didn't step up for the fans - Jackson
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach Glen Jackson says they did not step up for the fans.Jackson highlighted in their post match interview with the media saying it was also a
15 days ago
Fiji Police 7s team donates $5,000 to Father Law Home
In a heartwarming gesture, the Think Before You Click Fiji Police 7s rugby team has donated $5,000 of their Fiji Bitter Savusavu 7s prize money to the Father Law Home in
15 days ago
This result does not change the belief I have in this team - Mayanavanua
Lets learn from this loss, today's result does not change the belief I have in this team. Swire Shipping Fijian Drua co-captain Temo Mayanavanua highlighted this in the
16 days ago

Real Madrid go top of La Liga with 4–1 win over Sociedad
Real Madrid climbed to the top of La Liga after securing a dominant 4–1 win over Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.Madrid needed just five minutes to take
16 days ago
Chiefs fight back for crucial Blues win to earn derby bragging rights
All Black Cortez Ratima has guided the Chiefs to a comeback 19-15 win over the Blues at Eden Park.Last year’s grand finalists struck with four minutes to go as the repl
16 days ago
Britain Women curlers stun World Champions Canada in 7–6 thriller
Team Great Britain’s women curlers reignited their Winter Olympics campaign with a superb 7–6 victory over the Canada women’s national curling team, who were among
16 days ago

Rejuvenated Scotland sweep England aside in stunning Calcutta Cup win
Rampant Scotland bounced back from Six Nations defeat by Italy to blow England away in a bonus-point win in a pulsating Calcutta Cup at a riotous Murrayfield.Orchestrated
16 days ago
Ireland survive Italy scare to claim first win
Ireland survived a major scare from Italy to claim their first win in this year's Six Nations and deny the Azzurri a first championship victory in Dublin.Hurting from las
16 days ago
Brumbies on fire in Super Rugby scorcher in the west
The ACT Brumbies have turned up the heat to gas the Western Force 56-24 in a sapping season-opening Super Rugby Pacific clash in Perth.Temperatures exceeding 35 degrees f
16 days ago

14/02/2026
Rewa crowned Champion vs Champion winners
Rewa FC are back-to-back Pillay Garments Champion vs Champion winners after holding Labasa FC to a nil-all draw in the second leg today.Rewa secured the advantage in the
16 days ago
High-stakes showdown as Labasa chase comeback against Rewa
Labasa FC faces a must-win showdown against Rewa FC at Subrail Park in the next hour, with the Pillay Garments Champion vs Champion title hanging in the balance after las
17 days ago
Hurricanes sweating on injury to All Blacks star Ruben Love
The Hurricanes are crossing their fingers star playmaker Ruben Love won’t miss a significant amount of playing time.Love sustained an ankle injury during training in Pa
17 days ago

Labasa shifts to all-out attack ahead of crucial Rewa showdown
Labasa FC coach Alvin Chand remains optimistic despite the uphill task facing his side in today’s decisive Pillay Garments Champion vs Champion clash against Rewa FC at
17 days ago
Umaga says Pacific clash in Fiji special as Havili set for 50th game milestone
Moana Pasifika Head Coach Tana Umaga says there is special significance in launching their Super Rugby Pacific campaign in Fiji against the Fijian Drua, as it carries add
17 days ago

13/02/2026
Zimbabwe pull off 23-run upset over Australia in ICC T20 World Cup 2026
In one of the biggest upsets in the history of the T20 World Cup, Zimbabwe defeated Australia by 23 runs in their second match. Chasing 170, the Aussies were dismissed fo
17 days ago
Cameron Millar the hero as Highlanders stun Crusaders in opener
Cameron Millar has proven to be the hero for the Highlanders, kicking a clutch 78th-minute penalty to give the hosts a 25-23 win over the Crusaders in Dunedin.Millar nail
17 days ago
Selection calls tough but healthy sign for Drua depth – Jackson
It was the hardest job to do with all the boys putting their hands up to play, which is a really good problem to have, but it is also not easy when telling players they w
17 days ago

Fiji Outrigger 2026 season to start this weekend with V1 races at USP Marine Campus
Fiji Outrigger will open their 2026 season tomorrow with V1 distance racing at the USP Marine Campus in Suva, marking the start of a full competitive calendar and the b
17 days ago
Injury blow and coaching questions hang over Highlanders ahead of Crusaders clash
The Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific returns with a southern derby between the Highlanders and the Crusaders, two teams coming in with very contrasting situations right no
18 days ago
Labasa ready to deliver in tomorrow’s clash against Rewa
Labasa FC coach Alvin Chand says his side has put their recent loss behind them as they prepare for another crucial clash against Rewa at Subrail Park tomorrow.Chand say
18 days ago

Drua must strike early against Moana Pasifika in Lautoka clash-Jackson
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua side will need to get points early on the board as they take on Moana Pasifika tomorrow in Lautoka for their first Shop N Save Super Rugby
18 days ago
Atletico Madrid dominate Barcelona 4-nil in Copa del Rey semi-final first leg
Atletico Madrid stunned La Liga leaders Barcelona with a 4–nil thrashing in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain
18 days ago
Arsenal miss chance to extend Premier League lead with Brentford draw
Arsenal missed the chance to restore their six-point advantage at the top of the Premier League after being held to a 1–1 draw at Brentford.The Gunners had seen their l
EPL
18 days ago

India crush Namibia by 93 runs to extend T20 World Cup dominance
India continued their march at the T20 World Cup with a crushing 93-run win over Namibia, a result that saw the defending champions break multiple records and extend thei
18 days ago
Leadership key for Drua in opener against Moana Pasifika – Jackson
Backing the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua leadership will be crucial in their opening match against Moana Pasifika, especially with the depth of experienced players in the s
18 days ago
Extra Bula FC focuses on Melbourne matches
Extra Bula FC is turning its focus to the next round of the OFC Pro League in Melbourne, Australia, where the team will play four matches, including their postponed Round
18 days ago

Ngani Laumape wants Tana Umaga to become All Blacks coach
A former All Black thinks it is time for New Zealand to have a Pacific Islander coach.Star Moana Pasifika signing Ngani Laumape wants to see Tana Umaga given the job in t
18 days ago

12/02/2026
Former Rebels lock Angelo Smith, Drua flankers Miramira, and centre Inia Tabuavou named in Drua Development squad
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have named a formidable squad made up of Academy, Development and Drua players to take on the Australian Fijian U20's, with players like fo
18 days ago
Former Rebels lock Angelo Smith, Drua flankers Miramira, and centre Inia Tabuavou named in Drua Development squad
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have named a formidable squad made up of Academy, Development and Drua players to take on the Australian Fijian U20's, with players like fo
18 days ago
Western Force say they can win Super Rugby Pacific title this year
The bookies have already written them off, but the Western Force are not only daring to dream of finally snaring a finals berth - they are boldly declaring they can go al
18 days ago

Its only half done, we must finish the job in Labasa- Manu
Rewa FC head coach Priyant Manu stresses that his side will not change its approach heading into the second leg of the Pillay Garments Champion vs Champion series against
18 days ago
Fijian Drua brace for physical battle against Umaga’s Moana Pasifika
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua are preparing for a tough and physical clash against Moana Pasifika this week, acknowledging the threat posed by the side under former All
19 days ago
Manchester City’s historic run continues as title race tightens
Manchester City extend their record-breaking dominance over Fulham with a commanding 3-0 win, turning up the heat in the Premier League title race.Pep Guardiola’s side,
19 days ago

Former Fiji 7s Captain and Coach Alifereti Dere has sadly passed
Former Fiji 7s Captain and Coach Alifereti Dere has sadly passed away after a prolonged illness.Dere was part of the winning 7s team in the 1990s alongside players like
19 days ago
Man City target historic 20th straight win over Fulham
Manchester City will look to extend a record-breaking run when they host Fulham at the Etihad Stadium this morning.Pep Guardiola’s side have won their last 19 meetings
EPL
19 days ago

11/02/2026
Moana Pasifika to host Western Force in Pukekohe for 2026 Super Rugby
Moana Pasifika will return to South Auckland for their Shon N Save Super Rugby Pacific campaign, where they will host Western Force at Navigation Homes Stadium in Pukekoh
19 days ago
Chiefs ready to take on Blues in Super Rugby Pacific opener
Four debutants have been named in the Gallagher Chiefs squad for their opening Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Blues at Eden Park, as head coach Jono Gi
19 days ago
Mayanavanua, Fines-Leleiwasa, Vakatawa, Mataele and Cakobau to debut this weekend
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua co-captain Temo Mayanavanua, halfback Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, centre Virimi Vakatawa and winger Manasa Mataele will make their debut in their Va
19 days ago

The Fijian Drua players are at their fittest compared to last 5 seasons
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua are in their best physical condition in the past five years, with players eagerly anticipating this week’s season opener in the Battle of
20 days ago
Manchester United and West Ham draw 1–1
Manchester United grabbed a thrilling 1–all draw against West Ham United with a stunning equaliser in the final seconds of stoppage time. The first half ended goalless,
20 days ago
Drua matches available on Vodafone Live for $2 per game
Fans of the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua can now watch all Drua matches on Vodafone Live for just $2 per game, making it easier to follow the team even without access to a
20 days ago

10/02/2026
Parker and Carter extend commitment to New Zealand Rugby
Double delight for the Gallagher Chiefs as All Blacks Leroy Carter and Simon Parker have extended their commitment to New Zealand Rugby and the club through to the end of
20 days ago
Drua ready to defend Lautoka fortress as Moana Pasifika roll into town
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will launch their 2026 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific campaign with a fiery Pacific showdown against Moana Pasifika on Saturday at Churchi
20 days ago
Physicality is a key part of the game - Armstrong-Ravula
Physicality is vital for the playmaker in the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua side as they begin preparations to face Moana Pasifika on Saturday.Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula highli
21 days ago

Mark Nawaqanitawase heads to Japan as Rugby return confirmed
Australian cross-code international winger Mark Nawaqanitawase will head to Japan to play rugby union for the Saitama Wild Knights later this year.The 25-year-old has sta
21 days ago
Pakistan to play India in T20 World Cup as government lifts boycott
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup match against India will go ahead as scheduled after the Pakistan government lifted its boycott order.The fixture, the most lucrative in world
21 days ago
Naduvalo cleared to travel home
Fiji Airways Men's National 7s winger Viuviawa Naduvalo is in stable condition, and he is fit to travel back to Fiji today.Naduvalo was injured after South African forwar
21 days ago

Highlanders ready for a tough Crusaders side as they battle in Dunedin
The Highlanders know they face a tough challenge when they take on the Crusaders in the opening match of the Super Rugby season, but they say they’re ready for the batt
21 days ago

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National Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji: 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025
The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing ...
4 days ago

Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file
Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...
4 days ago

Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
25 days ago

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