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4 May, 2026, 2:52 am
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IN DEPTH
4 May, 2026, 2:52 am Central - 21°C Rain
SPORTS
5 wins in, Drua still ‘have a long way to go’ – Jackson
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head Coach Glen Jackson has highlighted strong leadership and growing
9 hours ago
Labasa stuns Ba 2–1, ends unbeaten run in EPL
Labasa stunned table leaders Ba 2–1 in an exciting Extra Premier League match at the 4R Stadium, e
9 hours ago
Nadroga edges Suva 26–24 to win U13 netball title in Labasa
Nadroga has edged Suva 26–24 following a tense final in the Under-13 grade of the Crest Fiji Prima
9 hours ago

Burese breaks 23-yr-old Senior Boys high jump record
Peter Burese from Sacred Heart College has broken the 23-year-old Senior Boys High Jump record set b
1 day ago
Marist relay team shatters 4x400m sub-junior record at Coca-Cola Games
Marist Brothers High School sprinter Sakaraia Raiqavi has credited teamwork, determination and stron
1 day ago
Matanimeke of QVS and Nenewa of Thomas Baker claim glory in 3000m
Rosivela Matanimeke extended Queen Victoria School's lead in the Coca Cola Games medal tally, winnin
2 days ago

03/05/2026
Discipline pays off as Nukuloa College from Ba wins 3 medals so far
Nukuloa College from Ba has secured three medals so far at the 2026 Coca-Cola Games.Head of Department PEMAC and team coach, Robin Prasad says their athletes have worked
11 hours ago
Jackson praises Drua’s defensive grit after win over Highlanders
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head Coach, Glen Jackson has commended his side’s resilience following their 24–14 win over the Highlanders at 4R Stadium in Ba yesterday.
13 hours ago
Table leaders Ba set to host Labasa this afternoon in EPL match
Extra Premier League table leaders Ba will host Babasiga Lions, Labasa this afternoon at the 4R Stadium.It is expected to be a highly competitive encounter.Both sides com
14 hours ago

Blues surge past Moana Pasifika 45–19
The Blues powered home in the second half for a 45–19 victory over Moana Pasifika at North Harbour Stadium last night.The win was set up by a dominant period before and
16 hours ago
Seru Uru scores as Reds beat Brumbies 30-21 in crucial Super Rugby match
Fiji’s Seru Uru was among the scorers as the Queensland Reds defeated the ACT Brumbies 30-21 in a crucial Super Rugby Pacific clash in Brisbane. Uru crossed for one of
17 hours ago

02/05/2026
HPU facility to open in Labasa soon
The Fiji Rugby Union has established its first High-Performance Unit in the Northern Division, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s commitment to grass
FRU
1 day ago
Grammar's Vonolagi and MGM's Waqairapoa claim Snr 200m title
Suva Grammar School's Paula Vonolagi claimed his second gold medal at the Coca Cola Games after winning the Senior Boys 200 metres final this afternoon.It was a close fin
1 day ago
Drua urged to take advantage of world class facility in Ba
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua are set to take full advantage of the world-class facility, aiming to replicate their impressive performance against the Brumbies at the 4R
2 days ago

Grammar's Rasoki claims intermediate girls 400m gold
Senieli Rasoki of Suva Grammar School produced a commanding performance to secure gold in the Intermediate Girls 400 metres final at the Coca-Cola Games in Suva this afte
2 days ago
Hurricanes cement top of Super Rugby Pacific after 38-31 win over the Crusaders
The Hurricanes solidified their spot on top of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific ladder with a 38-31 win over the Crusaders last night.The win saw them leap ahead of th
2 days ago
Western Force edge Tahs to keep finals hope alive
The Western Force produced a crucial 20-17 win over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney to keep their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes alive. The result at Allianz St
2 days ago

01/05/2026
Drua prepare for tough breakdown battle against Highlanders
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have their work cut out for them at the breakdown when they take on the Highlanders in Ba tomorrow in round 12 of the Shop N Save Super Rug
2 days ago
RKS dominate boys 800 metre heats
Rusiate Ramana of Ratu Kadavulevu School delivered an impressive performance, winning his heat in the Senior Boys 800 metres and establishing himself as a strong contende
2 days ago
Tuimereke of Ra High targets 800m gold after heat win
14-year-old Iliesa Tuimereke of Ra High School is aiming for gold in the 800 metres sub-junior final after winning his heat this morning.Tuimereke, who is originally from
3 days ago

Baselala earns praise ahead of Highlanders clash
With competition for the halfback spot in the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua squad heating up, head coach Glen Jackson has praised Philip Baselala as an awesome player who fu
3 days ago
Tavatavanawai, Nareki, Lasaqa and Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens to start for Highlanders against Drua in Ba
Four players with links to Fiji have been named in the starting 15 for the Highlanders when they take on the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in Ba in round 12 of the Shop N Sa
3 days ago

30/04/2026
Cokanauto sets new Sub-Junior Boys Long Jump record
Jhaire Cokanauto of Queen Victoria School has set a new Sub-Junior Boys Long Jump record on Day 1 of the Coca-Cola Games 2026 at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.Cokanauto pr
3 days ago
Cinavilakeba gets first gold medal for Marist in the Sub-Junior Boys Shot Put
George Cinavilakeba claimed the first gold medal for Marist Brothers High School in the 2026 Coca Cola Games Junior Boys Shot Put after a winning throw of 15.16 metres. C
3 days ago
Canakaivata is a great servant to the Drua - Coach
Canakaivata has been a great servant for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua jersey, and he's a work machine both off and on the field.This was shared to fijivillage Sports by
3 days ago

From village without TV to 50 Drua games: Canakaivata reflects on inspiring journey
From humble beginnings in the village of Navunisole in Tailevu, Swire Shipping Fijian Drua loose forward Elia Canakaivata says he grew up in a home without a television,
3 days ago
Maracava and Baidrau of QVS win gold and bronze in Boys Intermediate Long Jump
Apenisa Maracava and fellow Queen Victoria School student Waisake Baidrau delivered a strong performance for their school, claiming gold and bronze respectively in the Bo
3 days ago
Valebalavu and Singh hopeful of making the 400m Sub-Junior Girls final
Philipa Valebalavu of Tabia College and Amelia Singh of International School Suva had great runs in the sub-junior girls’ 400 metres heats today, winning heats 3 and 4
3 days ago

18-year-old Lutu scoops gold in Senior Girls Triple Jump for MGM
Kelena Lutu of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School was all smiles as she claimed the gold medal with a jump of 11.56 metres in the Senior Girls Triple Jump at the 2026 Coca-C
3 days ago
Major upsets expected in 400 metres finals
The Senior Boys 400 metres heats saw Ratu Navula College from Nadi and Khalsa College from Ba emerge as strong contenders, posing a challenge to the traditional giants. T
3 days ago
Sub-Junior 400 metres heats set the tempo at Coca Cola Games
Marist Brothers High School led the Sub-Junior boys’ 400 metres heats with a dominant performance, securing victories in two heats as the event kicks off during the 202
4 days ago

Grammar's Cakaubulisuva targets gold after dominant heat performance
Lisa Cakaubulisuva of Suva Grammar School powered through to claim first place in the Senior Girls 400 metres heats at the Coca-Cola Games, delivering a strong performan
4 days ago
Drua full-back Drosese undergoing talk sessions with team Psychologist
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua fullback Ilaisa Drosese has been taking part in support sessions with the team psychologist following his performance against the Chiefs in Chr
4 days ago
Over 2,500 athletes to feature in Coca-Cola Games as security tightened
More than 2,500 athletes from 155 schools across the country will be taking part in the three-day Coca-Cola Games that kick off today at the HFC Bank Stadium.Fiji Seconda
4 days ago

29/04/2026
CFL signs radio partnership for Coca-Cola Games, plea made to cheer, not to jeer
Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of LegendFM, FM96, VITIFM, Navtarang, Radio Sargam and fijivillage, is the radio partner of the 2026 Coca-Cola Games and o
4 days ago
Drua forward Canakaivata set to make his 50th appearance in Ba on Saturday
Elia Canakaivata will run on for his 50th appearance for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in Ba this Saturday in his last season with the franchise.In the front rows Haerei
4 days ago
Drua expecting another physical encounter against the Highlanders in Ba
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua are bracing for another physical clash this week against the Highlanders, who will feature former All Blacks player Timoci Tavatavanawai i
4 days ago

Tailevu North College ready to make its mark at Coca-Cola Games
With the 2026 Coca-Cola Games drawing closer, Tailevu North College has stepped up preparations, as their athletes enter the final stage of training. Athletics Team Manag
5 days ago
Crusaders halfback Louie Chapman signs two-year deal with Edinburgh
Louie Chapman will leave the Crusaders at the end of the 2026 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific Season to join Edinburgh Rugby on a two-year deal.The 25-year-old halfback w
5 days ago
Coca-Cola Games: Grammar's Vonolagi and Natabua's Tuinavitilevu have fastest qualifying times for Blue Ribbon event
With one day to go until the much-anticipated 2026 Coca-Cola Games, all eyes will be on who will take home the Blue-Ribbon title.Suva Grammar School's Paula Vonolagi and
5 days ago

28/04/2026
Tawake named Fijian Drua Women's captain for 2026 season
The Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women's team has been named with robust and veteran hooker Bitila Tawake captaining the 2026 squad.In the front row, Keri Lewavou, Elesi S
5 days ago
New Highlanders jersey will be auctioned for supporting programmes in Fiji
Following the game between the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua and the Highlanders, the designed Highlanders jerseys will be auctioned via Trade Me from May 6th, with proceeds
5 days ago
Tilak High School claims U19 Futsal title in debut campaign
The debut performance by Tilak High School of Lautoka will be remembered after their 2-1 win against Vunimono High School in the Fiji FA Secondary Schools National U19 Fu
6 days ago

Taveuni sprinter Taito Navatulevu eyes Coca-Cola Games medal after Maritime Zone gold
From the grass tracks of Taveuni to gold on the track at the HFC Bank Stadium, Taito Navatulevu of Niusawa Methodist High School will be looking to go home with a medal a
6 days ago
All-British heavyweight mega-fight 'signed, sealed and delivered' for 2026
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are set to meet in their long-awaited heavyweight mega-fight later this year.Joshua will make his comeback on July 25th in a tune-up bout ag
6 days ago
Fijiana 7s rep Vani Buleki returns to Western Force for Super W
Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s representative Vani Buleki will be part of the Western Force Women’s side for the upcoming Super W competition in June.This is after the club co
6 days ago

Crusaders push for repeat Super Rounds in Christchurch
The Crusaders are pushing to host next year’s Super Round following the success of the Super Rugby Pacific extravaganza at Christchurch’s new stadium.The prospect of
6 days ago

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13 days ago

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