Wednesday 10th March, 2010
Tuqiri starts for Tigers
Fiji TimesThe Tigers are eager to get the Year of the Tiger officially under way and the Sea Eagles will be the first test in what should be another quality and challenging competition.
Fiji to host Pacific Rugby Cup 2010
Fiji TimesTHE International Rugby Board has announced details of an exciting new format for the IRB Pacific Rugby Cup 2010, which will be played from May 5-29.
England drop Moody for Scotland match
Fiji LiveLewis Moody was dropped on Tuesday by England manager Martin Johnson, his former Leicester team-mate, for Saturday's Calcutta Cup Six Nations match away to Scotland at Murrayfield.The Tigers flanker, ...
Wales captain Ryan Jones out of Ireland match
Fiji LiveWales captain Ryan Jones will miss Saturday's Six Nations international away to champions Ireland in Dublin after being ruled out with a longstanding calf injury.Experienced flanker Martyn Williams ta...
O'Driscoll leads unchanged Ireland
Fiji LiveBrian O'Driscoll will lead an unchanged side in Saturday's Six Nations international against Wales here at Croke Park when the gifted centre is set to win his 100th cap for Ireland.Coach Declan Kidney...
Pakistan outlaws workplace harassment of women
Fiji LivePakistani President Asif Ali Zardari signed a law on Tuesday that outlaws harassment of women in the workplace and sets punishments of up to three months in prison for offenders.The bill, passed by th...
Chinese factory halts World Cup toy production
Fiji LiveA Chinese factory has halted production of World Cup 2010 mascot toys after an investigation into alleged sweatshop conditions, the merchandise company for world football body FIFA said.Global Brands ...
Cindy Crawford blackmailer jailed in Germany
Fiji LiveA German man who tried to blackmail Cindy Crawford over a photograph showing the supermodel's young daughter gagged and bound was sentenced Tuesday to two years behind bars.Edis Kayalar, 26, was found...
Pink Floyd takes EMI to court
Fiji LiveVeteran rock band Pink Floyd took their record company EMI to court in London Tuesday in a row over online royalty payments.Pink Floyd signed with EMI in 1967 and their albums include "Dark Side ...
Brooke Shields tells all in new book
Fiji LiveBrooke Shields is keen to give her side of the story regarding her marriage to retired tennis ace Andre Agassi when she writes her own memoirs. The
Kable books ticket to London Olympics
Fiji TimesFiji's target master, Glen Kable recently qualified for the London Olympics after competing in Acapulco, Mexico, last week at the International Shooting Sports Federation World Cup. "It was a very co...
Timely boost for swimming
Fiji TimesFIJI Swimming has announced that its sponsorship partnership with Pacific Sun, Fiji's Regional and Domestic Airline, has been renewed for 2010. The Pacific Sun Fiji National Long Course and Short Cou...
Courage to stand up for happier days
Fiji TimesTHE Fiji Rugby Union has announced its Annual Gen-eral Meeting for April 24. Under the current constitution affiliates have 28 days prior to the meeting to lodge any items or resolutions they want co...
Nadroga volleyballers on the go
Fiji TimesTHE Nadroga Volleyball Association has received a timely boost with a sponsorship in their preparation for the Easter Volleyball Championship in Suva. Competition coordinator and media liaison Judy K...
Sorovaki is new netball boss
Fiji TimesNEW Suva Netball Association president Rubyann Sorovaki said this year they would name a High Performance squad, which will stay in place throughout the season. Sorovaki was voted in as the new presi...
Amateur boxing picks 4 for New Caledonia trip
Fiji TimesFOUR Fiji Amateur Boxing Association fighters will participate in New Caledonia on March 17. Team manger Tevita Temo confirmed they have been invited by its counterpart to participate in the programs...
Landowners debunk farm myth 2
Fiji TimesJust a few metres away from Jokatama Rarasea, another farmer is earning his living from cane. Alivereti Vatakaya, originally from Tavuya in Rewa, was fortunate that his wife Lanieta Nasegaya was one ...
Landowners debunk farm myth 3
Fiji TimesNOT all the landowners who received the $10,000 under the Farming Assistance Scheme have abused it. There are some who have put the funds to good use. Realising success through farming involves a lot...
Dogs rule in the city
Fiji TimesTHROWN to the dogs. That's what's happened to life in Lautoka. In a city where the canine rules, I lie awake most nights wondering whether any animal activist lives in Lautoka, let alone my neighbour...
No guts, no glory, says pace ace Roko
Fiji TimesVETERAN Fiji sevens back Nasoni Roko says guts is needed to win in tournaments such as Hong Kong on the International Rugby Board Sevens World Series. Roko was yesterday recalled into the 12-member F...
Warm-up games for Nadroga
Fiji TimesNADROGA is geared up for its warm-up match against Lautoka before taking on Naitasiri in the opening Digicel Cup competition on March 27. Team official Esala Nauga said the squad had been in preparat...
Naitasiri works on fitness
Fiji TimesNAITASIRI will select a 30-member squad in its preparation for the Digicel rugby competition opener against Nadroga. Coach Reverend Jioji Rinakama has made a call to players to be present at the mobi...
PSC audit needs $2.5m
Fiji TimesTHE Public Service Commission plans to audit all government ministries but they will need an extra $2.5m to complete the task. This was revealed by PSC chairman Josefa Serulagilagi at the second meet...
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