Uruguay flanker Eric Dosantos will miss his side’s final Rugby World Cup Pool A fixture with New Zealand in Lyon on Oct. 5 after receiving an effective two-match ban for a dangerous tackle in the...
TOULON, France (Reuters) – Siya Kolisi will captain South Africa for the 50th time in the must-win Rugby World Cup Pool B clash with Tonga in Marseille on Sunday, something that would have seemed fanciful in his early years when just having food on the table was a daily challenge. The flanker has become an...
LYON, France (Reuters) -Wallabies coach Eddie Jones said he took full responsibility for Australia’s disappointing World Cup campaign and is hoping his young team will produce a performance to make the country proud in Sunday’s final Pool C match against Portugal. Jones and his players have received a barrage of criticism since their 40-6 loss...
Defending champions of the Inter District Championship, Suva received a major boost yesterday for this year’s tournament which starts in 10 days’ time. Newline Chemicals and Chandra Enterprises have come on board to support the team for the tournament. Newline Chemicals CEO Kartik Pillay said they were excited to partner with Suva. “It is my...
THE Flying Fijians have been boosted by well wishes from King Charles in Bordeaux last Friday as the team prepares for their next pool match against Georgia this weekend. King Charles surprised the team in what trainer Nacanieli Cawanibuka said was a “cool experience”. “It was a great experience. We formed a walkway for him...
Despite going down to New Zealand 1-0 in the final of the Oceania Football Federation Under-16 Championship in Tahiti, Baby Kulas head coach Angeline Chua said she was proud of the girl’s efforts. The Baby Kulas managed to hold the fort against New Zealand for 93 minutes before the defending champions were able to find...
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side recorded their second loss of day two in the Fiji Airways International 7s tournament after they were convincingly beaten by Aussie Green 34-12 at Churchill Park in Lautoka yesterday. Australia looked confident with ball in hand from the first whistle as Maddison Levi went over the line for the...
THE FIJI Water Flying Fijians can expect Georgia to come out with all guns firing when the two sides meet in their Rugby World Cup pool C match at the Stade de Bordeaux tomorrow 3.45am F(iji time). Georgia head coach Levan Maisashvili says they plan to chance their arm against a strong Fiji side by taking...
Ubuntu is an African philosophy meaning “I am because we are”. It is a phrase that has been adopted by the FIJI Water Flying Fijians during the Rugby World Cup in France. In a team context, it is adding value to a collective target that emphasises unity. While there is competition for the matchday 23 within...
FIJI Water Flying Fijians blindside flanker Lekima Tagitagivalu knows too well the physical power of Georgia’s players. Having played against some of them at his Pau club and the French Top 14 competition, Tagitagivalu is looking forward to a real battle. “They are a very physical team, very tough. We need to match that physicality...
The FIJI Water Flying Fijians can expect Georgia to change their game from defence to attack when the two sides meet in a Rugby World Cup pool C match at the Stade de Bordeaux tomorrow. Georgia head coach Levan Maisashvili says they plan to chance their arm against a strong Fiji side by taking the...
FIJI Water Flying Fijians head coach Simon Raiwalui has made one change to his starting 15 to face Georgia tomorrow – Selestino Ravutaumada in on the wing for Jiuta Wainiqolo. There is one change on the bench with prop Samu Tawake coming in for Mesake Doge. “There’s a couple of changes there, obviously Jiuta Wainiqolo...
FIJI Water Flying Fijians head coach Simon Raiwalui says they have a big challenge on their hands when they come up against a very physical Georgia side at Stade de Bordeaux tomorrow. The two sides will meet again after having last played out a 15-all draw two years ago at the height of the COVID-19...
We are expecting a very physical encounter, says Nadroga coach Etonia Naba ahead of their crucial clash against Nadi in the INKK Farebrother Trophy Challenge match today at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka. While speaking to this newspaper, the former national 7s captain said the feeling in camp was good with the boys eager for the...
FIJI Water Flying Fijians assistant coach Darly Gibson says players have stepped up in terms of their defence during the Rugby World Cup in France. The side will take on Georgia tomorrow at the Stade de Bordeaux in their pool C clash which kicks off at 3.45am. “I think defence, along with a number of factors,...
THE current FIJI Water Flying Fijians team is the best prepared side to date to compete at a Rugby World Cup, says assistant coach Daryl Gibson. The side has three players who are appearing in their third World Cup – openside flanker Levani Botia, captain Waisea Nayacalevu and prop Peni Ravai. Majority of the 33-member...
FIJI Water Flying Fijians assistant coach Daryl Gibson says Georgia will be motivated to get their first win of the 2023 Rugby World Cup against Fiji tomorrow. The Lelos have recorded a loss to Australia and draw with Portugal, and face the Flying Fijians at Stade de Bordeaux at 3.45am. Fiji goes into the match...
MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish soccer club Barcelona are under investigation for suspected “active bribery” as part of a probe into suspected corruption spanning two decades at the refereeing committee, according to a court document seen by Reuters on Thursday. Police also searched the offices of the Spanish refereeing committee (CTA) inside the football federation (RFEF) headquarters...
(Reuters) – The 2022-23 season in England and Wales had a nine-year high of 2,264 football-related arrests while 1,624 football banning orders were in force, Britain’s Home Office said in a report published on Thursday. The arrests included 200 for possession of class A drugs while 101 arrests were made related to last year’s World...
ROME (Reuters) -European captain Luke Donald said Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton will “bring fire and passion” to start Europe’s bid to reclaim the Ryder Cup when they take on world number one Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns in Friday’s opening foursomes match. The captains revealed their morning groupings during Thursday’s opening ceremony and Donald...
ROME (Reuters) – A spectacular fly past by the Italian air force’s Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team drowned out the start of U.S. captain Zach Johnson’s speech at the opening ceremony of the 44th Ryder Cup on Thursday. It could be a portent of things to come. Johnson’s 12-man team will be defending the trophy the...
AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France (Reuters) -Antoine Dupont’s recovery is going well and the France captain’s condition will be assessed when he returns to the squad this weekend, Les Bleus’ health manager said on Thursday. Dupont underwent surgery on a broken cheekbone and the French camp is hoping the scrumhalf will be able to play in the quarter-finals...
TOULOUSE, France (Reuters) – Poor discipline and a lack of execution were behind Samoa’s 28-22 loss to Japan in their Rugby World Cup Pool D clash on Thursday, which leaves their quarter-final hopes hanging by a thread. Only an extraordinary set of results, including a bonus-point win over already qualified England in their final pool...
(Reuters) – Japan quickly turned their focus to their Pool D decider against Argentina after beating Samoa 28-22 on Thursday as they eye a second consecutive quarter-final spot at the Rugby World Cup. The Brave Blossoms were on top of things in Toulouse and prevailed with three tries by Pieter Labuschagne, Michael Leitch, Kazuki Himeno...
(Reuters) – The knockout stage of the 2023 Rugby World Cup will begin on Oct. 14. The following is a look at the teams who have qualified for the quarter-finals, schedule and betting odds: POOL C WALES Wales qualified for the quarter-finals with a win over Australia on Sept. 24. Wales were the first team...
Fiji Women’s Basketball head coach Earl Hughes is adamant his side is capable of winning a gold medal at the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands in November. According to Hughes, the team began preparations in June, almost six months before the games. “This was to prepare the players physically for the court work and...
AS many as 40 participants are expected to compete for the Pineapple Cup that will be held at the Suva Bowling Club starting tomorrow. This was confirmed by Suva Bowling Club committee member, Litia Tikoisuva, during a news conference yesterday. “We are expecting more than 40 bowlers to take part in the competition. “This includes...
Maintaining status as defending champions of the Lincoln Refrigeration Pte Ltd Police Soccer Inter-District Competition is the main objective of the Police Mobile Force side. After successfully defeating the Easter Division side 1-0 in their first game of the tournament yesterday, team manager Seresio Vereivalu says there are a few things his side needs to...
The 2023 Lincoln Refrigeration Pte Ltd Police Soccer Inter-District Competition got underway yesterday morning at Subrail Park in Labasa. Officiating the official opening was the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Professor Biman Prasad who acknowledged members of the Fiji Police Force for their dedication and loyalty to service. “We at the Finance Ministry...
The Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) conducted a historic meeting with university representatives from South-East Queensland earlier this month as part of the “Home Games Advantage Initiative” under the ONOC Brisbane 2032 banner. ONOC president, Dr Robin Mitchell in his opening remarks emphasized the importance of the meeting, mentioning it represents the first in a...