Fiji upsets All Blacks in Sydney
By Alipate Pareti Fiji has had a tremendous start to the Sydney 7s, winning against Kenya and surprising the All Blacks. Fiji beat Kenya 28 – 14 then went on to tumble last week champions New Zealand 26 – 5.
Sports
When one country’s loss is another’s gain
When Islands Business was considering our Pacific Person of the Year in December, we looked across Pacific communities and sectors. In sports, there was one clear standout, young weightlifting star, Eileen Cikamatana.
PNG Barramundis make cricket history
“We’re going to the big dance”.These were the words of Papua New Guinea’s star bowler, Charles Jordan Amini after the PNG Barramundis made history by becoming the first Pacific island country to qualify for
Is Fiji Out of the Playoffs?
By Alipate J Pareti A very poor performance by the Flying Fijians in the first spell of the game saw Uruguay claim one of the biggest upset in the Rugby World Cup 2019. The Fijians lost the game 27 points to 30..
Sayonara Flying Fijians
By Alipate J Pareti The hopes and blessings 900-thousand Fijians were pinned on the wings of the Fiji Airways’ Airbus 330 jet when it took off from Nadi International Airport for its non-stop flight to Japan
Try and stop us! Women’s rugby in the Pacific
World Rugby’s campaign to develop women at all levels of the game is a landmark crusade that is creating increasing excitement in the Pacific islands region. The campaign—which goes by
Pacific Games: a brilliant start and stars to watch
The scenes at the Pacific Games opening ceremony were unbelievable. Apia Park was filled with melodious Samoan songs and vibrant traditional island dress from participating nations. Fireworks and laser shows completed
Konnichiwa Japan
Pacific previews for the 2019 Rugby World Cup THE Land of the Rising Sun is expecting magic as it hosts its first ever Rugby World Cup in less than four months’ time. It’s Japan’s first time to host rugby’s
Waisale Serevi teams up with the Russians
A sporting legend and the man once dubbed the king of sevens rugby, Waisale Serevi’s illustrious rugby journey took on a new chapter when he was head-hunted by the Russians to be head coach of their national rugby
Waisale Serevi teams up with the Russians
A sporting legend and the man once dubbed the king of sevens rugby, Waisale Serevi’s illustrious rugby journey took on a new chapter when he was head-hunted by the Russians to be head coach of their national rugby
Lucky Nagata
By LICE MOVONO ALIPATE Nagata may just be the luckiest candidate of the 2018 General Elections after he received candidate number 668, very similar to that of his party leader Frank Bainimarama. The newcomer continues
Fiji, Tonga eye Europe players for World Cup
FIJI rugby coach John McKee says Fiji has a genuine shot at reaching the knockout rounds at the 2019 World Cup if the form of its overseas-based players is anything to go by. With Fiji’s World Cup path confirmed with
Why Ryan won’t back Fiji 7s bid
Get your priorities right, FRU told OLYMPIC-winning coach Ben Ryan has expressed serious reservations on Fiji’s bid to host a leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series, saying the Fiji Rugby Union has its priorities
An unforgettable World Cup story
TO say that Tonga has soared up the Rugby League International Federation (RFIL) rankings list after a stunning World Cup run is an understatement to the manner in which it achieved the feat. The South Sea islanders
Rugger stranded chasing a dream
A TONGAN rugby player who chased his dream to play professionally in Europe and was left stranded there with kidney failure got the best gift for Christmas – a second chance at life. Sione Vaiomounga, a back rower
Mini Games ‘success’
Pressure on rugby union to review eligibility rules THE stage has been set for the 2019 Pacific Games in Samoa after a successful 2017 Pacific Mini Games in Vanuatu last month. French-trained New Caledonia set the pace
Keep out!
Politicians told to stay off sports as Samoa rugby sees ‘red’ POLITICIANS should not manage sports in the Pacific Islands but leave it to professionals to ensure their viability and future for the next generations.
Never alone again
Pacific ruggers rally behind exploited and isolated brothers MORE professional island rugby players are coming forward with stories of exploitation by clubs in Europe. And the Pacific Rugby Players Welfare, which is
Big risks in rugby’s gold rush
Pacific rugby stars face exploitation SIRELI Temo grew up like the thousands of Fijian children around the country doing what he loved best – playing rugby from the time he could grasp the oval ball. Since his
Bid for 7s World Series leg
Fiji to showcase hosting credentials with Oceania Sevens Fiji has always been in the top three of the world standings in rugby sevens. And now the women’s team is in the top four. But they have never hosted a HSBC
Bati guns all out for World Cup
THE Vodafone Fiji Bati will not be an easy pushover at the Rugby League World Cup if the form of Fijian players on the international circuit is anything to go by. Fiji National Rugby League chief executive officer
Watch this space
Emerging brand makes it to World Cup WHEN the West Indian cricket team took the field at Edgbaston in England last month, their kit was provided by local brand BLK. It’s a brand that was propelled onto the world scene
Sevens sports tourism
Rugby, holiday on the other side IF you were to travel by boat for more than ten hours to watch a rugby 7s tournament, you probably still reeling from Fiji’s Olympic medal win and just can’t get enough of it. But if
