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Source: Planet Rugby Top 14 side Bordeaux-Begles have bolstered their attack with the signature of Fiji fullback Metuisela Talebula. The 21-year-old has scored three tries in two test matches, including a brace against Tonga in the Pacific Nations Cup. A star of the HSBC Sevens World Series, Talebula had been courted by a number of [...]

By LOSIRENE CHAND Labasa defeated Navua 2-1 during the Fiji Sun/GP Batteries National Football League at Subrail Park, Labasa last night. Labasa’s Melvin Reddy scored the first goal in the 16th minute. However, Navua’s Peni Nabete equalised in the 30th minute. In the 80th minute, Labasa’s Filipo Daugunu sealed the win. Labasa coach Epeli Levaci [...]

By LOSIRENE CHAND Taveuni could be the team to beat at the Fiji Sun/GP Batteries Premier division playoffs at Subrail Park in Labasa. Taveuni coach Billy Hussein is confident of more wins today. Taveuni beat Bua 1-0 yesterday and drew 0-0 with Seaqaqa. “We are looking forward to our next two games,” Hussein said. He [...]

By LOSIRENE CHAND The Fiji Sun/GP Batteries Northern Premier Division playoffs kick-started yesterday. Despite the drizzling rain the five premier teams and the three Under-21 teams played to their level best. Fiji Football Association president Rajesh Patel wished all the teams well. He told the people of Labasa that they should be happy that the [...]

By ANASILINI RATUVA Nasinu defeated Levuka 2-0 in the Fiji Sun/GP Batteries National Football League at Rishikul School grounds yesterday. Both goals were scored by captain Nathan Kumar in the first half. Nasinu coach Allan Jesoni said they still need to be sharp on their finishing. “We managed to win over Levuka but we missed [...]

Source: Fiji Chess The Fiji Chess Federation will host the 10th Rajnesh Parmeshwar Open Chess Championship on July 8 at the Fiji School of Medicine (Pacifica Campus) in Suva. Lucrative cash prizes and specially sculptured trophies have been allocated for the top three winners, best female player, best secondary school player, best primary school player [...]

By ANASILINI RATUVA Fiji National Rugby League development officers will be scouting players for the first Fiji Residents fitness test tomorrow. FNRL development officer Jo Rabele said new teams like Topline Warriors, Kinoya Sea Eagles, Tiffany Nakasi Cowboys and Narere have proven themselves well in the previous rounds of the Vodafone Cup competition. “We have [...]

By LITIA MATHEWSELL Nadi thrashed Tavua 37-11 victory in the Digicel Cup match in Nadi yesterday but failed to perform to expectations. The jetsetters drew first blood with a try from winger Koli Mateyaki in the 41st minute that was quickly countered by Tavua lock Bokini Telawa moments later. Halftime saw the hosts with a [...]

By ANASILINI RATUVA Marist Brothers High School teams have qualified for the Southern Zone Secondary School rugby semifinals next week. MBHS Under-14 and U15 will play rival Suva Grammar School. The U16 will be up against Cathedral Secondary, the U17 meets John Wesley College and U18 faces Nasinu Secondary School. In other U18 semifinal, defending [...]