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12 April, 2026, 12:50 pm
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28/03/2026
Marist 7s: Devo to defend Marist title against Army
Devo Babas will meet Army in the 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s men's final at the HFC Bank Stadium tonight. Devo defeated Wardens Gold 15-10 while Army edged Yaro Chiefs
15 days ago
Marist 7s: Army, Yaro Chiefs, Devo Babas, through to men's cup semi finals
Army, Yaro Chiefs, Devo Babas and Wardens Gold have booked their spot in the 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s men's semi finals. Army thumped Ravuka Sharks 24-5, Yaro Chie
15 days ago
Mental strength is key against the Blues- Jackson
As the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua gets ready to face the Blues in Eden Park in round 7 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific tonight, coach Glen Jackson says they have t
15 days ago

Marist 7s: Devo Babas to face Police in men's quarter finals
Defending Fiji Bitter Marist 7s champion Devo Babas will face Police Blue in the quarter finals this afternoon.Looking at the results of the second round of elimination,
15 days ago
Marist 7s: Devo to face Loloma Heights in U21 final
Devo Young Babas will face Loloma Heights in the final of the 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s U21 division.Devo dug deep to beat Axelerate Aflame Brothers 14-12 in the first s
15 days ago
Messi to have stand named after him at Inter Miami's new stadium
Lionel Messi will have a stand named after him at Inter Miami’s new 26,700-capacity Nu Stadium. The 38-year-old, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all t
15 days ago

Devo Babas Marist 7s campaign on track
Devo Babas have defeated Ba River 19-0 in the elimination round this morning to keep their 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s title hopes alive.They have been consistent througho
15 days ago
Drua hoping to break hoodoo at Eden park tonight
It’s game day in the City of Sails as the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua look to break their hoodoo and secure their first-ever win over the Blues in tonight’s Shop N Sav
15 days ago
Bula FC set to energize opening day of McDonald’s League Round 1
Football fans in Suva and Ba can expect an exciting start to Round 1 of the McDonald’s League today, as Extra Bula FC gears up to be part of the opening day action.The
15 days ago

Marist 7s: U21 and Women's semi finals today
The 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s U21 and women's semi finals will be held today at the HFC Bank Stadium.In the U21 semi finals, Devo Young Babas will face Axelerate Aflame
15 days ago
NRL: Broncos beat Dolphins 26-12
Defending NRL champions, the Brisbane Broncos claimed their second win of the season after thumping the Dolphins 26-12 last night.Kotoni Staggs scored a double, while Ada
15 days ago
Fiji Women fall to Australia as Wallaroos seal Vuvale Bowl
The Fiji women's rugby team has fallen 33-15 to the Wallaroos in Canberra, with Australia’s late surge sealing the Vuvale Bowl.The match was far closer than it suggests
15 days ago

Waratahs snap GIO Stadium curse with thrilling 30–28 win over Brumbies
The NSW Waratahs defeated the Brumbies 30-28, breaking their eight consecutive losing games at the GIO Stadium last night in round 7 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacifi
15 days ago

27/03/2026
Marist 7s Mens pool games deliver strong results
The pool matches at the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s delivered an exciting start to the Men's Competition, with several teams making strong early statements.Vuna Brothers edged
16 days ago
Transgender women athletes banned from female events at Olympics by IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has banned transgender women and DSD athletes from the female category of events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and future Gam
16 days ago
Top six chase on as Drua look to bounce back
The game plan now is to win the remaining matches and push into the top six, says Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach Glen Jackson, as they look to bounce back from their
16 days ago

Nawaqanitawase shines in Roosters’ 36-16 victory over Manly
Mark Nawaqanitawase scored twice as the Sydney Roosters claimed their second NRL win of the season after defeating the Manly Sea Eagles 36-16 last night.Nawaqanitawase wa
16 days ago
Fijiana targeting improved performance against Wallaroos in Canberra
The Vodafone Fijiana XVs team will be looking for a better result this time around when they take on the Wallaroos in Canberra.Fijiana Coach, Mike Legge, highlighted this
16 days ago
Marist 7s: Devo, Aflame Brothers, Namara and Loloma through to semis
Devo Young Babas, Axellerate Aflame Brothers, Namara Brothers and Loloma Heights have booked their place in the 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s U21 semi-finals after winning t
16 days ago

McDonald’s League opens doors to professional football for Fiji’s young talents
A clear pathway from grassroots football to the professional stage is now emerging in Fiji, with the McDonald’s League playing a key role in turning young players’ dr
16 days ago
Jackson questions heat rules, cites lack of cold protocol overseas
The heat protocol in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific is “killing” the momentum of games, according to Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head Coach Glen Jackson. Ja
16 days ago
Former Drua winger re-signs with Benetton
Former Swire Shipping Fijian Drua winger Onisi Ratave has extended his stay at Benetton Rugby beyond the end of this season after signing a new one-year deal.The 33-year-
16 days ago

26/03/2026
Marist 7s: Devo, Nahehevia, Aflame Brothers, Sea Salt, Village Boys, Namara, Wide Boys and Loloma Heights through to U21 quarter finals
Devo Young Babas, Communion Nahehevia, Aflame Brothers, Kombat Sea Salt, Kasabias Village Boys, Namara Brothers, Wide Boys and Loloma Heights have booked their plac
17 days ago
Fresh'et Navy through to women's quarter finals
Fresh'et Navy Women's rugby 7s side are on track to defend their title at the 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s after thumping Marist 24-5 in the elimination round and booking t
17 days ago
Marist 7s: Navy Women's claim second win, defeating Loloma Heights 24-0
Fresh'et Navy Women's rugby 7s side have claimed their second win at the 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s, demolishing Loloma Heights 24-0.The defending women's champion had b
17 days ago

Tyrel Lomax returns from injury to boost Hurricanes
All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax will make his return from injury as the Hurricanes play in Wellington for the first time in over a month.Lomax will join fellow All Black Asaf
17 days ago
Marist 7s: Devo Young Babas demolish ELEM Brothers 26-0 in opener
Devo Young Babas kicked off their 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s campaign on a high note, thrashing ELEM Brothers 26-0 this morning.In other results in the Under-21 category,
17 days ago
22-year-old Nic Shearer to make Highlanders debut at halfback against Moana Pasifika
22-year-old Southland halfback Nic Shearer will make his Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific debut for the Highlanders when they take on Moana Pasifika in round 7 tomorrow ni
17 days ago

Roy Krishna to inspire young players at McDonald’s League opener in Ba
Young footballers will get a major boost this weekend as Roy Krishna and Extra Bula FC attend the McDonald’s League opening in Ba this Saturday.Tournament Coordinator A
17 days ago
Navy Women off to winning start at Marist 7s defeating Lilian Amazon 19-5
Fresh’et Navy Women’s rugby 7s side kicked off their 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s campaign on a high note, defeating Lilian Amazon 19-5 this morning.Navy are the defend
17 days ago
Blues legend Carlos Spencer’s son, Payton, set for Drua clash on Saturday
Payton Spencer, son of All Blacks and Blues legend Carlos Spencer, will get his first start after a poignant Super Rugby debut in last Saturday’s 35-20 win over the W
17 days ago

25/03/2026
Navy Women's confident in defending Marist 7s title
Despite losing some of their key players to overseas rugby clubs, the Navy Women's 7s team is confident that they can retain the women's title at the 50th Fiji Bitter Mar
18 days ago
Valetini at flyhalf while Vakatawa named on the bench for Drua vs Blues clash
Kemu Valetini will start at flyhalf while Virimi Vakatawa has been named on the bench for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua when they take on the Blues at Eden Park in roun
18 days ago
Angelo Smith is no longer part of the Drua team - Jackson
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua player, Angelo Smith is no longer part of the team, and coach, Glen Jackson has said the decision is based on values. Jackson made these commen
18 days ago

Marist 7s captains lead environmental initiative with tree planting in Deuba
Captains of the teams participating in the 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s were part of a planting initiative today at the Arts Village in Pacific Harbour.Marist Club Presid
18 days ago
Salah confirms Liverpool exit at end of season
Mohamed Salah has confirmed he will leave Liverpool at the end of the current season. The 33-year-old Egypt international made the announcement in a video shared on his s
18 days ago
Kolinisau praises Fiji 7s resilience despite New York heartbreak
Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s Head Coach Osea Kolinisau has commended the mental toughness of his players despite a heartbreaking loss in the final at the HSBC SVNS Ne
18 days ago

Vuvale Bowl on the line as Fijiana take on the Wallaroos this Friday
The Vodafone Fijiana XVs will face the Wallaroos this Friday, with the prestigious Vuvale Bowl on the line, marking the start of the Australian side’s 2026 season
18 days ago

24/03/2026
40 Fiji 7s legends reunite for historic Marist 7s celebration
40 former Fiji rugby sevens stars will be reunited in an emotional and historic gathering at the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s, celebrating their legacy and honouring their contr
19 days ago
Ba Women drawn in strong group for OFC Champions League
Ba Women's FC will face a tough challenge in the OFC Women’s Champions League 2026 after being drawn in a competitive Group A, where they will go up against last year
19 days ago
We must capitilise on every opportunity - Lomani
Execution of play and capitalising on every opportunity are what the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will need to improve as they gear up to face the Blues at Eden Park in rou
19 days ago

All Blacks assistants: Tana Umaga and Neil Barnes named among Dave Rennie's coaching group
All Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has confirmed his assistant coaching group and Head ofPerformance to take the team through to the 2027 Men’s Rugby World CupFaʻalogo
19 days ago
Police, Navy and Fiji Corrections to provide security for Marist 7s
To ensure the safety of players and supporters turning up to the 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s, the organisers have tightened their security by having officers from the Fiji
19 days ago

23/03/2026
72 men’s teams to battle for $72,000 at 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s
The 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s is expected to be a thriller, with 72 men’s teams battling for the $72,000 prize money during the three-day event at the HFC Bank Stadium
20 days ago
TISA Insurance strengthens partnership with Marist 7s and Jersey handover
TISA Insurance Chief Executive Officer David Ariff Chan says rugby plays a vital role in shaping communities and empowering young people as the company strengthens its pa
20 days ago
Fiji FA to take action after reviewing Rewa–Labasa game
The Fiji Football Association confirms it will conduct a comprehensive review of the Extra Premier League match between Rewa and Labasa. Fiji FA says its Referees Committ
20 days ago

Drua’s attacking spark missing in 21-6 defeat to Reds
There were not a lot of positives that came out of last week's match, where the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua, who are known for having an expansive game, did not score any
20 days ago
Foord says smooth transition helping Bula FC push up standings
Extra Bula FC goalkeeper Matthew Foord says settling into Fiji already feels like home as they prepare for their Round 5 match at Four R Stadium, Govind Park in Ba on Apr
20 days ago
We need to stop making mistakes - Drua Coach
We need to stop making mistakes. These were the words of Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach, Glen Jackson, after their 21-6 loss to the Queensland Reds in their round 6 Sho
20 days ago

Manchester City win Carabao Cup after beating Arsenal 2-nil
Manchester City have won the Carabao Cup after defeating Arsenal in the final at Wembley Stadium.City ended Arsenal’s hopes of a historic quadruple with a dominant seco
20 days ago
La Liga: Barcelona go seven points clear at the top with 1-nil win over Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona have extended their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points after edging Rayo Vallecano 1–0 at the Spotify Nou Camp.Ronald Araujo scored the only goal of t
20 days ago
EPL: Aston Villa climb to fourth after 2–0 victory over West Ham
Aston Villa have moved into fourth place on the table after a comfortable 2–0 win over West Ham United, strengthening their push for a UEFA Champions League spot.Villa
EPL
20 days ago

130 teams to compete for glory at 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s
130 teams will compete in the 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament, which will take place from this Thursday to Saturday at the HFC Bank Stadium.The tournament will incl
20 days ago
NRL: Cowboys claim first win thumping Titans 30-16
The Cowboys have claimed their first win of the 2026 NRL season after thumping the Titans 30-16 last night.The Cowboys had a slow start to the season with two losses, goi
20 days ago

22/03/2026
Rewa edges Labasa 2-1 in Extra Premier League clash
Extra Premier League leaders Labasa suffered a 2-1 defeat to Rewa this afternoon at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori.Gerard Avoc gave Labasa an early lead, scoring within jus
21 days ago
Fijian swimmers Croker and Barratt win medals in NZ
13-year-old swimmer Kini Croker made his mark, winning gold in the 200-metre breaststroke, while fellow 13-year-old Rebekah Barratt also delivered an outstanding performa
21 days ago
Drua had chances to win but failed to deliver - Jacko
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua were left regretting missed opportunities after suffering a 21–6 defeat to the Queensland Reds in Lautoka yesterday, with Head Coach Glen
21 days ago

Crusaders crush Moana Pasifika 50-21
The Crusaders spoiled Moana Pasifika’s Round 6 homecoming, running out 50-21 winners at North Harbour Stadium last night.Moana fought hard in the opening half despite l
21 days ago

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Citizens to oppose proposed TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda
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3 days ago

Fuel situation in Fiji based on the global crisis
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3 days ago

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