When they’re not tackling the challenges of life and parenthood, Alsace and Astral Smith can be found engaging in their favorite sporting activities. The couple recently took up the Spartan Challenge held in Sabeto, Nadi after a suggestion made by Astral. “It was a goal I had set for myself personally at […]
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team is gearing up for the upcoming SVNS HSBC Dubai 7s tournament at the end of the month, with a strong focus on improving their discipline. Coach Osea Kolinisau highlighted the importance of discipline and consistency after their recent victory at the Fiji Bitter Mataso Nakorovou 7s. Although the […]
An abundance of talent can be found in Fiji when it comes to Rugby but securing a contract to play professional rugby abroad is pretty hard to come by. For 26-year-old Tomasi Mara from Qamea, Taveuni it has been a lifelong dream of his, with hopes of providing a comfortable life for his family he […]
The Vodafone Fiji Bulikula’s hopes of securing a spot in the 2025 Women’s Rugby League World Cup took a hit after a narrow 16-12 defeat to Fetu Samoa in the Pacific Women’s Rugby League Bowl Championship final. This loss means the Bulikula now face promotion-relegation matches to keep their World Cup dreams alive. Fetu Samoa, […]
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua players Kemueli Valetini and Waqa Nalaga are set to potentially make their debuts for the Fiji Water Flying Fijians this Sunday, having been named on the bench for the match against Scotland. Head Coach Mick Byrne has selected a powerful front row, featuring Haereiti Hetet, captain Tevita Ikanivere, and Samuela Tawake. […]
Most of the boys that are in this Team are from humble beginnings and it is great to see them showcasing their talents in 7s Tournaments around Fiji. Village Boys is a Team that was formed by their fearless Coach and Team Manager Able Matata Male, hailing from the village of Somosomo on the Garden […]
Kurt Donoghoe finds himself deeply moved by the simple, grounded lives of people in the Vanua and his village of Ba. Their way of life reminds him of his roots and fills him with pride, especially as he dons the Vodafone Fiji Bati jersey. Donoghoe’s family ties run deep, with his grandmother, originally from Ba, […]
In a thrilling repeat of last year’s title decider, Tahiti will once again face the Solomon Islands in the OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup final on Saturday. Despite a dramatic 6-5 penalty shootout win by Fiji over the Solomon Islands in their final group stage match, it wasn’t enough to prevent the Solomon Islands […]
There has always been a debate on which sport is the far more manlier sport of the two when it comes to NFL (American Football) or Rugby. American football, referred to simply as football in the United States and Canada and also known as Gridiron Football, is a team sport played by two teams of eleven […]
Rugby 7s has been removed from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland, delaying Fiji’s hopes of winning its first gold medal. The event in Glasgow will feature only 10 sports, as several, including rugby 7s, hockey, diving, badminton, and cricket, have been cut. Organizers reduced the number of sports to make the event more affordable […]