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Horror movie: Why Wallabies are focused on Fiji and not British and Irish Lions
“Yeah, that was a tough game, obviously, and they were up for it, and they played a cracker,” he said. “And obviously, it was the first time they beat us in 60 or 70 years. “So yeah, this isn’t a warm-up game for sure. This is a game that we need...

Youths urged to reject drugs and protect Fiji’s future
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has delivered a powerful message to the nation’s youth, urging them to say no to drugs and take control of their futures. Speaking amid growing concerns over drug abuse among...

Government to build new Mortuary Units across Fiji
[File Photo] The government has allocated $1.2 million in the new fiscal year to construct new mortuary units in various locations across the country. As part of the initiative, new units will be built at the Rakiraki and Tavua Sub-Divisional...

BUILD-UP TO FIJI vs WALLABIES MATCH | ‘Superboot’ recalls 1987 win
Dancing his way around the rugby field with his form and shooting well-placed conversions in between the goal posts was more than enough for former Flying Fijians fullback Severo Koroduadua to be dubbed the ‘Superboot.’ In today’s RAKA FILE...

BUILD-UP TO FIJI vs WALLABIES MATCH | ‘Superboot’ recalls RWC thriller
Nicknamed the ‘Superboot’, former Flying Fijians fullback Severo Koroduadua’s prowess in the rugby arena could be attributed to his father being a rugby player and his mother a netball player herself. He told this newspaper that when asked if...

Susanville’s Coach to participate in Survivor 50
Susanville’s Ben Wade — Coach, the Dragon Slayer — will once again be a castaway on the popular reality TV series Survivor. After LassenNews finally tracked Wade down to grill him about the show, he said he couldn’t comment due to a nondisclosure...

BUILD-UP TO FIJI vs WALLABIES MATCH | Fiji captain to miss trials, Published in The Fiji Times on Tuesday, May 6, 1980
FIJI captain and fullback Pita Kewa has withdrawn from next Saturday’s final Fiji rugby trials. Kewa will not be in the country on May 24, the day Fiji plays Australia in the only international Test. Kewa, 35, last year’s Fiji captain during the...

How a Fiji childhood horror shaped a life studying floods in Australia
Abrar Shabren knows from firsthand experience the deadly dangers of floodwaters. "It was in our village when I was in year 6 that I saw my friend washed away by floodwaters when we were walking to school," Mr Shabren said. "I decided not long...

DISCOVERING FIJI | Wairiki’s famous holy crosses
Under the watchful eye of Holy Cross Mission’s priest (Wairiki, Taveuni) is a bronze crucifix parishioners believe contains a piece of the cross Jesus was crucified on more than 2000 years ago. While the year this item of religious significance...

BUILD-UP TO FIJI vs WALLABIES MATCH | Fiji edge Wales in RWC thriller | Published in The Fiji Times on Monday, October 1, 2007
THE Flying Fijians have put their shock victory over Wales and resulting quarter-final spot at their expense down to their sheer hard work. Fiji’s 38-34 win in a thrilling, see-saw match earned them their first quarter-final since 1987 and knocked...

Skelton knows it is not going to be easy with Fiji coming in with world-class players
Skelton knows it is not going to be easy with Fiji coming in with world-class players As the Wallabies prepare to take on the Fiji Water Flying Fijians next Sunday, lock forward Will Skelton knows the task at hand will not be easy, especially with...

Second wave of Team Fiji lands safely in Palau
The second wave of Team Fiji to the Pacific Mini Games arrived safely in Palau this morning and was welcomed by the team’s Chef de Mission Josaia Tuinamata in Koror. Tuinamata was part of the first wave of Team Fiji that left for Palau on Friday....

40 new jobs for Fiji Corrections Service and maintenance of cemeteries
More employment opportunities have been announced in the 2025/2026 National Budget as $1 million has been allocated for the recruitment of 40 new positions under Phase 2 of the Job Evaluation Exercise at the Fiji Corrections Service. Deputy Prime...

Increase in Tourism Fiji budget allocation warmly welcomed by Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association
Increase in Tourism Fiji budget allocation warmly welcomed by Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association The increased funding for Tourism Fiji has been warmly welcomed by the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association saying this will enhance international...

Masibaka eyes ‘full-circle moment’ for Scotland against Fiji
Alex Masibaka says facing Fiji in a Scotland jersey this summer would represent “a full circle moment” as he aims to make his debut on the international stage. The 23-year-old back-rower qualifies for the Scots through his Paisley-born mother, but...

BUILD-UP TO FIJI vs WALLABIES MATCH | Delasau ticks all the boxes
FEW can ever say they conceived the vision of an ambitious and remarkable rugby career in their minds or homes and then achieve it, however for former Flying Fijian great Vilimoni Delasau, he did just that. Now 48 years old and a luminary in...

FEATURE | Fiji police has been impressive lately
Let’s face it — we as Fijians love to criticise the police. Whether it’s over delays, disagreements on how cases are handled, or occasional stories of wrongdoing, it seems we always find something to complain about. And yes, holding officers...

BUILD-UP TO FIJI vs WALLABIES MATCH | Nacuva’s guide on and off the field
ENTER to learn and live, go forth to serve has been the maxim guiding former Flying Fijians captain and Speaker of the House of Representatives Pita Nacuva. Nacuva led the Flying Fijians in their tour of New Zealand in September, 1980 and fondly...

Couple travels from Lau to be part of Fiji Showcase 2025
A couple from Naroi Village in Moala travelled from their home in Lau to be part of Fiji Showcase 2025 to buy household items and products for their business back on the island. Pita Gaunavinaka and Mariana Ranadi spent three days at Fiji Showcase...

Rokoqiqi leads Fiji Deaf Rugby team’s charge
THEY don’t hear the crowd, but the world hears about them. Fiji’s Deaf Rugby teams are ready to make their mark again as they head to the 2025 Pacific Rim Deaf Rugby Sevens tournament in Australia. Head coach Tomasi Rokoqiqi, who has led the team...