Sports
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Ravudi Earns Drua Start for Super Rugby Pacific Debut Against Brumbies at Four R Stadium
Young hooker Sairusi Ravudi earns a Super Rugby Pacific start for the Drua after a late front-row reshuffle. The Nakorovou-born forward faces a stern test against the Brumbies, with coaches signalling real belief in his readiness. His debut could foreshadow a rapid rise through the ranks.
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FRU lodges 60-acre Lautoka rugby precinct plan with training hub, hotel and museum
Fiji rugby is taking a bold step toward a permanent home in Lautoka, with plans for a multi-facility precinct that could include elite training, an entertainment hub, and a rugby heritage museum. It’s pitched as a landmark move that could redefine the sport’s future in Fiji.
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Kadavu-born Rob Valetini to celebrate 100th Super Rugby appearance in Fiji as Brumbies face Drua in Ba
Rob Valetini is set to celebrate a major milestone—the 100th Super Rugby cap—on Fijian soil for the first time. The Kadavu-born forward heads to Ba for a historic showdown, backed by family and a hometown crowd. A moment that blends personal pride with a season-defining challenge.
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Sairusi Ravudi tipped for Drua Super Rugby debut as Ba hosts Brumbies at Govind Park
Could Sairusi Ravudi’s home debut be the breakout moment for the Drua? The development-contract hooker is in line for his first Super Rugby minutes on Fijian soil against the Brumbies, a milestone steeped in personal and local rugby pride.
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Vakatawa to captain Drua Development in Lautoka curtain-raiser ahead of Super Rugby Pacific
Churchill Park hosts a curtain-raiser that blends seasoned internationals with rising local talent as the Fijian Drua Development side gears up for Super Rugby Pacific. Led by captain Virimi Vakatawa and with Mesulame Dolokoto back from injury, the clash offers a first glimpse at Fiji’s next generation in action.
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New FIFA Arena futsal court opens at AD Patel College in Ba to boost grassroots football
Fiji’s grassroots football gets a new spark with a futsal court at a Ba school. The project, a collaboration between FIFA, Fiji FA and AD Patel College, aims to turn a campus space into a thriving community hub for training, play and youth development. It’s a milestone in the Arena initiative, promising safer, more accessible…
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Fiji Sevens overhaul defense and restart discipline ahead of New York SVNS Pool B challenge
Fiji’s men’s sevens arrive in New York with a sharpened focus after a Vancouver review flagged key weaknesses. As the SVNS title race tightens, the squad is tightening defense and restart discipline to regain momentum in a pivotal weekend.
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Ravudi to make Drua debut as Togiatama ruled out with illness against the Brumbies
Illness forces a late front-row reshuffle, elevating rookie Sairusi Ravudi to his first senior start at hooker for the Drua against the ACT Brumbies. Penaia Cakobau provides bench cover as the team eyes a cohesive, high-stakes showdown.
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CePaCT’s Carmel Pilotti preserves Pacific taro and crop diversity for climate resilience
From coral reefs to a cutting-edge seed bank, Carmel Pilotti works to safeguard Pacific crops like taro—and the cultures that depend on them—against climate change and pests. Her story blends science, tradition and a call for more women to lead in agriculture across the region.
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Valetini to hit 100 Super Rugby caps as Brumbies name refreshed side for Fiji clash with Drua
Valetini is set to reach 100 Super Rugby caps as the Brumbies unveil a heavily refreshed side for Round 5 in Fiji. A new spine, fresh faces and leadership changes promise a different challenge against the Drua this weekend.