Samarasinha on administrative leave
The UN Resident Coordinator to Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu, Sanaka Samarasinha, is on administrative leave with full pay, and the organization says t
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World Rugby to trial smart ball at U-20 Championship
World Rugby is collaborating with Sportable and Gilbert to undertake the world’s first trial of smart ball technology in a live match officiating capacity at the W
Australia aims to claim final automatic Olympic spot
The Australian Men's 7s team is aiming to claim the final spot to automatically qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at this week's London 7s. Australia is current
Uluinasau named in 28 member Fijiana 15s side for Wallaroos test and Oceania Championship
The Vodafone Fijiana 15s side have named a 28 member squad ahead of their Wallaroos test-match this Saturday and the Oceania Championship. Head Coach Inoke Male have n
Valenitabua successfully negotiates RWC warm-up match between the Flying Fijians and France
Fiji Rugby Administrator Simione Valenitabua has successfully negotiated a warm up match with the French on August 19th ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France. Valenit
Valenitabua refutes claims and will commence defamation proceedings against the Fiji Sun
Fiji Rugby Administrator Simione Valenitabua has refuted claims in the Fiji Sun that he sent the Legal Officer and Human Resources Manager on leave prior to being appoint
Talks underway to include Fiji and Japan in Rugby Championship
NZR CEO Mark Robinson has revealed that talks are underway for Fiji and Japan to enter an annual Six Nations-style tournament in 2026 to occur every two years. He says
Veredamu scores for Lyon as they held Stade Francais 31-all
Fiji-born French international Tavite Veredamu scored a try for his Lyon side as they played to a 31-all draw against Stade Francais in the top 14 competition earlier tod
Historic match on the table for All Blacks and Fiji for 2024
NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson has revealed that discussions are underway for a historic first Test between the All Blacks and the Fiji Water Flying Fijians in Fiji next year
Habosi and Kamikamica score in Racing 92’s big 43-7 win over Toulon
Fiji Water Flying Fijians reps Vinaya Habosi and Kitione Kamikamica scored a try each to help Racing 92 thrash Toulon 43-7 in the Top 14 competition. Both players disp
Misleading advertising at supermarkets, this is robbing people in broad daylight – Consumer Council CEO
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling out ‘notorious’ and ‘dodgy’ supermarkets after hundreds of misleading prices were discovered on store sh
Ministry of Education endorses upscaling of Recycling on the Go Program to western schools
Jasper Williams High School and Nadi Sangam Primary School will join the Recycling on the Go Ambassadors Program 2023 after the Ministry of Education endorsed the Pacific
Habosi scores double in Racing 92 win
Former Swire Shipping Fijian Drua winger Vinaya Habosi has continued his impressive performance at the Top 14 competition after scoring two tries for his Racing 92 side a
Radradra scores double in his last game for the Bears beating Gloucester 36-21
Fiji Water Flying Fijians centre Semi Radradra added to his legacy at Bristol Bears as he signed off with a brace of tries in a hard-fought 36-21 win over local rivals Gl
Live tsunami siren tests being conducted
The National Disaster Management Office is currently testing their tsunami sirens along the Suva to Lami corridor. People are not required to evacuate. All 13 tsuna
Consumer Council alerts people of residential rental scam after woman claims to be landlady
People are being alerted to refrain from making residential bond and rental payment without verifying if they are dealing with the real property owner or an authorized ag
Girmit and Ratu Sukuna Day celebration is a one time expenditure - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has clarified that the funds that will be used for the Girmit and Ratu Sukuna Day celebrations is a one time thing and it will be different
University of Fiji now has its own borehole water supply
The University of Fiji, Saweni Campus, now has its own water supply after their borehole, tank and tap system was officially commissioned by the Pro-Chancellor and Chair
Seru joins Waqanisaravi and Cakau in the U21 Sydney Roosters team
Former Queen Victoria School and Fiji Schoolboys captain Tomasi Seru have joined the U21 Sydney Roosters side. He will be part of the U21 Roosters Pathways program wit
Nayacalevu and Wainiqolo helps Toulon beat Benetton 23-0
Fiji Water Flying Fijian reps Waisea Nayacalevu and Jiuta Wainiqolo helped Toulon beat Benetton 23-0 in their round 7 Challenge cup clash last night. The duo made some
Sai Sanjeevani Children Hospital celebrates 1 year anniversary and success of heart surgeries for children
The Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital last night celebrated their 1st anniversary and also celebrated the gift of life ceremony for several children who have succ