Rugby in the Land Down Under IT was that Fiji win in 1954 and our tour at the time, that helped to revive the game of rugby in Australia for the spectators, largely because of...
Men of the match MY men of the match are Simione Kuruvoli who booted us to an historic victory, and Levani Botia the Jackler and never say die battler, who won for us those crucial turnovers, on a day the Aussies will rue, when the coconut tree squashed the kangaroo! Edward Blakelock, Admiral Circle, Pacific...
Masterpiece in motion 69-year drought broken! Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones is in the spotlight as the ferocious Flying Fijians left the Wallabies RWC hopes hanging by a thread and recording their first win in 69 years. The Wallabies face a win-or-die Pool C clash with Wales in Lyon after they were battered in the...
Great coach, great team, great win Patience is a virtue. When we lost to Wales last week, everyone from the players to fans were angry and devastated, but if there was one person that showed no signs of panic or agony it was our national coach Simon Raiwalui. During his post match summary he was...
Overworked doctors AS a regular SOPD patient, on a very recent visit for prostate and kidney scans, I learnt, in passing, a GOPD doctor handled some 200 patients during his shift. As a caring Nadi retiree, as a voice for the silent majority, I respectfully share this matter with the Minister for Health and Medical...
Switch positions CAN the Flying Fijians consider the following players to switch positions to look at another deadly combination and also keep the opposition guessing? Frank Lomani for first five-eighth, Peni Matawalu at half back, Iosefo Masi at full back, Josua Tuisova at second five-eighth and Ikanavere to start at hooker, Vili Mata at locks and...
FRA’s response WE refer to the letter published in The Fiji Times on September 10 titled “Nadi bridge” by Suresh Chand. We acknowledge your concern and would like to assure you that the FRA is aware of the situation and that the Nadi bridge is part of the 40 critical bridges program for replacement. Currently,...