Mata extends contract with Edinburgh
Former Fiji 7s rep and Olympic Gold medalist Viliame Mata has extended his contract with Edinburgh. Mata has been a key player for Edinburgh, and was nominated for Eur
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Houston Sabercats signs Naitasiri wing Veramu Dikidikilati
Naitasiri wing Veramu Dikidikilati is the third Fijian player that has been added to the Houston SaberCats for the 2021 Major League Rugby season in the US. The 23-yea
People in Fiji can expect enhanced health support in response to COVID-19 after US$24 million grant given by the EU
People in Fiji can expect enhanced health support in response to COVID-19. This comes after the European Union today gave US$24 million for their contribution agreemen
More young girls who are victims of sexual abuse are now staying at Homes of Hope
More young girls who are victims of rape, incest, commercial sexual exploitation, child sexual abuse and sex trafficking are now staying at the Homes of Hope. This wa
5 women from Beqa Island the first in the Pacific to learn traditional canoe building and sailing
Five women of Beqa Island are the first in the Pacific to learn and practice traditional canoe building and sailing through the University of the South Pacific, Pacific-E
Consumer Council raises serious concerns about some school buses
The Consumer Council of Fiji has raised serious concerns after students of Saint Marcellin Primary School were left stranded due to the negligent suspension of services b
Australia up to host mini rugby World Cup
Rugby Australia has thrown up the prospect of hosting a mini World Cup during the Southern Hemisphere winter in what would be a huge boost to rugby-starved fans. With
2 men’s & women’s teams made up of national 7s players to feature in Mobil Uprising 7s
Two men's and women's teams made up of national sevens players will feature in the Uprising 7s tournament at the Uprising Sports Centre ground in Pacific Harbour next Fri
UNICEF to provide psycho-social training in schools
UNICEF will be providing psycho-social training in schools this week. More than 195,000 students are expected to start school today while more than 13,000 teachers ret
Intention is to create as close to what can be World 7s Series conditions – Baber
Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s Coach Gareth Baber says his intention is to create as close to what can be World 7s Series conditions during the Fiji Rugby Super 7s
Human Rights Watch welcomes Khan’s appointment as President of UN Human Rights Council
The Human Rights Watch has welcomed Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Ambassador Nazhat Shameem Khan’s successful election as
Sau’s try not enough for Edinburgh
Former Fiji 7s rep, Eroni Sau scored a late try but it was not enough as his Edinbrugh team lost to Leone Nakarawa’s Glasgow Warriors 23-22 this morning. Jaco v
Ambassador Khan’s appointment is a victory for the basic rights of all climate-vulnerable people – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Ambassador Nazhat Shameem Khan’s successful election as President of the United Nations Human Rights Council is a victory fo
Nazhat Shameem Khan appointed President of UN Human Rights Council
The UN Human Rights Council has elected Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Nazhat Shameem Khan to serve as its President f
FDS Barbarians is one of the top favourites for Super 7s Series
The FDS Barbarians will be one of the top teams to look out for in the Fiji Rugby Super 7s Series at Lawaqa Park next week. They are in Pool C with Ratu Filise, Warden
Japanese Top League postponed to next month after 62 players and staff positive tests
Japanese fans will have to wait until next month to get their first look at All Black Beauden Barrett in the Top League, after 62 players and staff across six teams teste
England prop banned for two weeks for swearing at referee
Bristol Bears and England prop Kyle Sinckler will miss the start of the Six Nations after being banned for two weeks for swearing at a referee. He will miss England's
Silver Lake in talks for stake in New Zealand's All Blacks - source
U.S. private equity firm Silver Lake is in advanced talks to acquire a minority stake in the commercial activities of New Zealand Rugby, home of the world-renowned All Bl
Folau linked with a return to rugby union
Israel Folau has been linked – albeit tenuously – with a move back to rugby union. Folau split with Australian Rugby in 2019 after he repeatedly posted w
Nareki and Koroi in Highlanders Super Rugby Aotearoa squad
Fijian Outside backs - Jona Nareki and Vilimoni Koroi are in the Highlanders Super Rugby Aotearoa squad for the 2021 season. They are joined by Solomon Alaimalo, All B
China is happy to see Ambassador Khan elected - Chinese Embassy
The Chinese Embassy in Fiji has responded to reports that China has opposed the candidacy of Ambassador Nazhat Shameem Khan to be the President of the United Nations Huma