Tag: Sport

rugby.com.au The Western Force have succumbed to an incredible Fijian Drua fightback, going down 29-24 at in their Round 2 Swyftx Super Rugby Women’s clash at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday afternoon. The Force led 24-10 after Wallaroos scrum-half Sammy Wood’s converted 51st minute try, appearing destined for the side’s first-ever win in Fiji. […]

(AAP) A Fijian Super Round is on the radar as the Pacific favourites push for facility upgrades that would allow the rugby-mad nation to host the relaunched concept. Ten of Super Rugby Pacific’s 11 outfits will descend on Christchurch’s new One NZ Stadium, with hosts the Crusaders to face the NSW Waratahs in the first […]

(OFC) South Melbourne FC all-but-confirmed their place in the top four of the OFC Pro League with an impressive victory over Bula FC in Ba this week. Sinisa Cohadzic was able to call upon a number of players who missed their defeat to Auckland FC over the weekend, including captain Marco Jankovic and forward Yuki […]

(OFC) It was a happy homecoming for Bula FC, as they marked their first-ever match on home soil with a narrow 1-0 victory over PNG Hekari FC in Ba on Saturday. The home side started the afternoon inside the top four and knew victory would push them up to third, putting pressure on South Melbourne […]

By Alipate Pareti “My biggest motivation is my family, my country and the dream that through my journey, I can inspire young Fijians to believe that anything is possible. I love running because it gives me hope, strength and the chance to represent Fiji proudly. It has opened doors to friendships, opportunities and dreams I […]

A Super Rugby festival in the islands By Alipate Pareti This year, the Fijian Drua home fans have been able to cheer on their sides in person, and there are two more opportunities to do so before the final whistle blows on the season. Whether it is at Suva’s HFC Bank Stadium or Lautoka’s Churchill […]

By Prerna Priyanka The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has officially named Meli Derenalagi as the captain for the 2024 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific campaign. Derenalagi, known for his exceptional skills as a backrower and his leadership both on and off the field, has been a pivotal figure for the Fijian Drua since its […]

Fiji will host its first-ever National Rugby League match next year, thanks to Fiji Airways’ sponsorship of the Melbourne Storm team. “2024 will see Fiji Airways enter into new sponsorships and partnerships that capture audiences, not only in the Pacific, but across the globe,” the airline’s Chief Executive, Andre Viljoen, said at the launch of […]

By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti When Jay Whyte was 13, he befriended a security guard at the Shangri-La Fijian Resort in Sigatoka, who introduced the Australian visitor and his family to an authentic Fijian experience up in the green terrain of Navosa. It was an experience that will forever be etched in his mind and heart. More […]

By Alipate Pareti Watching the Fijian Drua at home is a powerful experience, and Drua Coach Mick Byrne has said: “We have the best rugby fans in the world here in Fiji.” There is possibly no greater fan than Frederrick Raiwalui, the ground announcer for all the Fijian Drua home games. “I love this game. […]

By Alipate Pareti Despite the gloomy, cold, wet and rainy day, the Fijian Drua fans still turned up in numbers to support their team in the HFC Bank stadium in Suva. This was the last home game of the season, and a lot was riding on the result as the Drua had to beat the […]

Fijian rugby legends this week will host rugby activities in several schools and villages across Fiji.  Former Wallabies Lote Tuqiri and Radike Samoa have joined Queensland Reds’ Joana Rabaka and Issac Henry in visiting particular schools that are being reconstructed in the north following the damages left by Tropical Cyclones Yasa and Ana. The team yesterday […]

By Alipate Pareti Paula Tuanoka, 62, travelled all the way from Dogotuki, Vanua Levu in the village of Vitina just to witness the Super Rugby spectacles of the Fijian Drua last Saturday. “This is the first time for me to come and watch the game live here at the grounds.” “I left Labasa on Friday […]

By Alipate Pareti Seva Newton travelled from Vagadaci, Ovalau to watch the Fijian Drua prevail over the Hurricanes this weekend. The 64-year-old, loves to watch rugby and has been closely following the Fijian Drua this season. “I always come to watch the games. When they play in Lautoka, I go to Lautoka. I’m always there […]

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have released a special jersey to mark Culture Round of the 2023 Shop N Save Super Pacific season. The jersey incorporates a series of specially designed Fijian masi motifs created by renowned local artist Anare Somumu. The team will run out in the Cultural Round jersey is Round 10 against […]

Shedding those kilos and avoiding NCDs with the Suva Marathon Club By Sadhana Sen In early 2014, a group of ‘fairly decent’ runners living and working out of Fiji’s capital, Suva decided to pursue the idea of creating a platform to promote marathon running for Pacific islanders, and to use it to encourage healthy living […]

9-year-old Jack Oakley is set to become the first Fiji national to appear on the international stage of motorcycle racing.

Colin Philp was a founder and co-Chair of The Duavata Collective, which champions the interconnection between experiences within local communities, the environment & culture.​ Here, members of the Collective pay tribute to Colin. Colin meant so much to so many different people and as the many reflections and stories of his life and legacy pour […]

Members and friends of the Suva Marathon Club (SMC) ran the streets of Pacific Harbour for the first time on Saturday 4 December. More than 150 runners turned up, from athletic clubs, groups of friends and families,  corporates and community groups.  All runners were encouraged to wear orange in support of the 16 days of […]