Fiji's leader of 12 years headed for convincing election win

SUVA, Fiji (AP) — The man who first seized power in a military coup then refashioned himself as a legitimate leader appears set to rule Fiji for another four years. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and his FijiFirst party were headed for a...

Marie Kaipu shines as PNG defeat Sāmoa in OFC Women's Nations Cup opener in Fiji

The Oceania Football Confederation's (OFC) Women’s Nations Cup 2025 is underway in Fiji, and the champions from 2022 - Papua New Guinea - got off to a great start against Sāmoa, thanks to two goals from their legend Marie Kaipu. The match, played...

‘It’s almost like speed dating’- Joe Schmidt reveals Australian side to play Fiji

Australian head coach Joe Schmidt has opted for experience in his starting XV that will take on the Flying Fijians on Sunday in Newcastle, New South Wales. Hooker David Porecki has been called back into the international starting lineup, after...

Suaalii returns as Wallabies name side for Fiji

Australia: Wright; Potter, Suaalii, Ikitau, Jorgensen; Lolesio, McDermott; Slipper, Porecki, Alaalatoa, Frost, Williams, Gleeson, McReight, Wilson (capt). Replacements: Pollard, Bell, Nonggorr, Hooper, Tizzano, White, Donaldson, Daugunu. Fiji:...

Fiji have midfield missile aimed at Wallabies' Suaalii

"I remember when 'Cheik' and I first met him when I was at the Wallabies and a young schoolboy came in, before he signed with rugby league, and we knew then that he was a tremendous athlete," Byrne said of the NRL recruit, who will line up for his...

Former New Zealand sevens speedster Rayasi to make Fiji debut v Australia

MELBOURNE - Former New Zealand rugby sevens player Salesi Rayasi will follow in his father's footsteps by representing Fiji at test level when he starts at fullback in Sunday's clash against Australia in Newcastle. France-based Rayasi is one of...

Fiji moves to fourth on medal tally

[Source: Team Fiji/Facebook] Team has moved from seventh to fourth on the Palau Mini Games medal tally. Fiji has collected eight gold, 13 silver and 13 bronze medals after four days of competition. Six of the eight gold have been won by our...

Salesi Rayasi to make Fiji debut against Australia in Sunday's rugby test

Salesi Rayasi, a former New Zealand rugby sevens player, is set to make his test debut for Fiji, following in the footsteps of his father, Filipe Rayasi, when he starts at fullback in Sunday’s clash against Australia in Newcastle. Rayasi, now...

Fiji Will not Choose Sides: PM

“China’s participation in our development should not affect how we interact with Australia, New Zealand and America and how we relate to that,” he said. Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn, with Prime Minister of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka during a...

Watch: Tadhg Beirne's Lions get ready to face the Waratahs as the Wallabies show their hand for their clash with Fiji

Owen Farrell is on his way to join up with the squad, while Tadhg Beirne will lead the tourists for the first time. Up the road in Newcastle, Joe Schmidt is preparing for Australia's warm-up game against Fiji.

Fiji Pine’s new office and clean water project unveiled

[Source: Fiji Pines / Facebook] Fiji Pine has opened a new office in Ra. This is a strategic move to boost development in the division and strengthen its ties with local communities. Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Alitia Bainivalu said the...

Porecki back for Wallabies with Wilson captain against Fiji

Former skipper Dave Porecki will make his first start for the Wallabies since the 2023 World Cup when they play Fiji in Newcastle on Sunday, with Harry Wilson retaining the captaincy. In their only game before three Tests against the British and...

Ex-Wallabies skipper gets nod for Fiji Test ahead of Lions series

Hooker Dave Porecki is back in the Wallabies' starting XV for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, where he captained Australia in a historic loss to Fiji. Porecki was named to face Fiji in Newcastle on Sunday in a forward pack that is...

Daugunu on the bench, Gleeson starts against Fiji

[File Photo: Filipo Daugunu] Former Labasa soccer goalkeeper, Filipo Daugunu has been named by Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt in his side to face the Flying Fijians in Newcastle on Sunday. Daugunu will be on the bench for the Test while another...

Harry Wilson to lead Australia against Fiji in Sunday's rugby test

Harry Wilson will captain the Wallabies against Fiji in Newcastle, with Tate McDermott and Noah Lolesio in the halves, potentially previewing coach Joe Schmidt's Lions series strategy. Rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i debuts at outside...

Tadhg Beirne's Lions get ready to face the Waratahs as the Wallabies show their hand for their clash with Fiji

Ruaidhri O'Connor reports from the North Sydney Oval where Andy Farrell and his Lions trained ahead of tomorrow night's clash with the Waratahs. Owen Farrell is on his way to join up with the squad, while Tadhg Beirne will lead the tourists for...

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Rugby-Wallabies Valetini, Skelton omitted from Fiji test

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Australia loose forward Rob Valetini and lock Will Skelton were omitted from the match-day squad for Sunday's one-off Fiji test in a blow to the Wallabies' preparations for the British & Irish Lions series. The pair have been...

Harry Wilson to captain Australia in rugby test against Fiji on Sunday

NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — Loose forward Harry Wilson will captain the Wallabies while Tate McDermott and Noah Lolesio will form the halfback pairing for Sunday's test match against Fiji in Newcastle north of Sydney. The starting roles by the...

Sorovakula’s journey of grit gets her Fiji Kulas debut

Akinisi Sorovakula [middle] [Source: Fiji Football/Facebook] 20-year-old US-based defender Akinisi Sorovakula’s football career is a story of grit, forged through personal hardship and nurtured by the steadfast backing of her community and...