World

Hong Kong, Shenzhen deluged by heaviest rain on record

The heaviest rain since records began 140 years ago drenched Asian financial hub Hong Kong on Friday, killing two people and injuring more than 140, state media reported, as unusually wet weather caused by typhoons brought more disruption to southern China.

September 9, 2023 8:34 am
 

RWC 2023

Tela at 10 as nine Drua named

As expected Teti Tela gets the nod to don the number 10 jumper for the Flying Fijians to play against Wales at the Rugby World Cup on Monday.

September 9, 2023 7:26 am
 

RWC 2023

Covenant brothers root for their ‘Humble Giant’

Fiji Water Flying Fijians lock Temo Mayanavanua earned the affectionate nickname of the ‘Humble Giant’ from his former Covenant Brothers coach and teammates.

September 9, 2023 7:15 am
 

Rugby

Wales aware of gap closing

Warren Gatland, the Wales coach, emphasizes that the gap between nations is narrowing rapidly as the Rugby World Cup commences.

September 9, 2023 7:06 am
 

Football

Yada possibly sitting out final

There might be a shift in the Fiji Football Men’s Under-23 team for the OFC Men’s Olympics Qualifier final dance against New Zealand today.

September 9, 2023 6:53 am
 

RWC 2023

Government announces $250,000 pre-tournament bonus for Flying Fijians

The Fijian government announced yesterday a $250,000 incentive for our Fiji Water Flying Fijians ahead of the Rugby World Cup, which starts tomorrow in France.

September 9, 2023 6:53 am
 

News

Kim’s lawyer says no deportation

The lawyer representing Grace Road Fiji President Daniel Jung Young Kim claims the order they obtained from the court is very clear.

September 9, 2023 6:45 am
 

RWC 2023

Boiling Paris parties ahead of blockbuster World Cup opener

Tens of thousands of rugby fans began flocking to the Stade de France north of Paris — some dressed as roosters and many sporting berets — as France prepared to launch the 2023 Rugby World Cup with a blockbuster opening clash against New Zealand on Friday.

September 9, 2023 6:43 am
 

RWC 2023

Chile opt for pack power in World Cup debut against Japan

Chile have opted for a fashionable 6-2 bench split in favour of forwards as they look to try and outmuscle Japan in their Rugby World Cup debut in Toulouse on Sunday.

September 9, 2023 6:36 am
 

News

$500K for preliminary study of new research station

The Ministry of Agriculture will undertake a preliminary study on the development of a demonstration farm and regional training centre at the Dobuilevu Research Station in Rakiraki.

September 9, 2023 6:36 am
 

RWC 2023

Late call-ups Shimokawa, Fakatava start for Japan against Chile

Late squad call-ups Kanji Shimokawa and Amato Fakatava will both start Japan’s opening Pool D match against World Cup debutants Chile in Toulouse on Sunday.

September 9, 2023 6:26 am
 

RWC 2023

Scotland at full strength for World Cup opener against Springboks

Scotland have strengthened their scrum and made one backline change for their opening Rugby World Cup clash as coach Gregor Townsend on Friday named the team to take on holders South Africa in Marseille on Sunday.

September 9, 2023 6:15 am

End of content

No more pages to load