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[Photo: FILE] Former Swire Shipping Fijian Drua and FIJI Water Flying Fijians hooker Zuriel Togiatama has signed a one-year deal with Gallagher PREM side Newcastle Red Bulls. The 27-year-old becomes the club’s 23rd signing and joins from Swire Shipping Fijian Drua, where he made 50 appearances. Togiatama has 14 caps for the Flying Fijians and will add experience and physicality to Newcastle’s forward pack. He previously played alongside Red Bulls back-rower Hoskins Sotutu at Counties Manukau in New Zealand.Article continues after advertisement Newcastle head coach Dan McFarland says Togiatama is a powerful front-rower who will bring quality and depth to…
[Source: CNN Entertainment] “Fightland” is coming out swinging. The new Starz drama is set in the underworld of British boxing and boasts a cast of talented British actors including Howard Charles as Maduka “Duke” Kilroy who climbs to the top of the sport before tragedy strikes, motivating him to seek revenge against those he believes are responsible. But for some in the US the hook might be rapper turned Hollywood power player Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, who serves as an executive producer. It’s a world Jackson is familiar with. In 2012, he got into boxing promotion with his company SMS…
By Talaia Mika, RNZ Pacific Samoa correspondentThere’s been a call for police in Samoa to attend local sports matches after the death of a man during a rugby league game over the weekend.The incident has raised questions about safety at community sporting events, but police say discipline cannot depend solely on officers being present.A Marist Saints rugby league player, known as Saveatama Faamavaega Saveatama, died as a result of an altercation at the Vaiala Rugby Fields on Saturday during a match between Marist Saints and the Apia Barracudas.Social media was flooded with footage of the brawl between players which continued…
Yesterday’s clash between NSW Fijians and Auckland Fijians. [insert: Vilimaina Davu] Giving back to the sport that shaped her career remains a driving force for former Fiji Pearls and New Zealand representative Vilimaina Davu as she guides the Auckland Fijians at the Netball Fiji Invitational Tournament. Davu, who is coaching the Auckland Fijians side, believes former players have a responsibility to help develop the next generation and contribute to the growth of netball. “Giving back to netball is always part of our journey as former players. It’s about growing netball and looking at the future we have in Fiji.” The…
South Africa women at training this morning in Albert Park. [insert: vice captain Libbie Janse van Rensburg] South Africa Women’s vice-captain Libbie Janse van Rensburg says the team has quickly settled into life in Fiji and is eager to take on the Vodafone Fijiana XV this Saturday. The Springbok Women arrived in the country last week ahead of the opening Test of the two-match series and have spent the past few days recovering from the long journey and adjusting to local conditions. Van Rensburg says the squad is now refreshed and focused on the challenge ahead. “I think we’ve had…
[Source: File] This weekend’s Vodafone Deans and Weetbix Raluve quarterfinals are going to be played at four different venues. Suva, Tavua, Vatukoula and Savusavu are going to host the games. Vatukoula’s Theodore Park will host three games and six at Garvey Park. Ganilau Park have three games, which include two Raluve quarterfinals plus the U19 game between Navatu Secondary School and Suva Grammar School.Article continues after advertisement Seven games, including the Fijiana 15s and South Africa, have been confirmed for the HFC Stadium in Suva. The Test match is the curtain-raiser to the U18 quarterfinals between Lelean Memorial School and…
Global law firm Ashurst Perkins Coie has advised Solar Pacific Pristine Power on the expansion and financing of a major solar and battery energy storage project in Palau. Solar Pacific is a subsidiary of Philippine renewable energy company Alternergy. The expanded project is now one of the largest combined solar and battery energy storage installations in the Pacific island nation, supporting Palau’s transition toward cleaner and more reliable energy. Before the project, Palau depended heavily on imported diesel fuel for electricity generation, with more than 99% of its power produced using automotive diesel. The expansion is expected to significantly reduce…
The new Fijian Drua head coach has set the tone for the Fiji-based franchise moving forward, making it clear that players will have to work hard to ensure the team environment is enjoyable and positive.Brad Mooar, a former All Blacks and Scotland assistant coach, was announced as Drua head coach last month, after spending the past two years with the Crusaders.Speaking to the media in Nadi in his first press conference in his new role, Mooar said he will use his experience to help the club in the Super Rugby Pacific competition.But the way forward is clear: everyone must work…
[Photo: File] The United Nations wants Fiji to play a bigger role in global peacekeeping, saying the Pacific must have a stronger voice as conflicts around the world become increasinglycomplex. UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix says Fiji’s 50-year contribution to peacekeeping has positioned the country as a key partner for futureoperations. During his visit to Fiji, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace praised the country’s contribution of military and police personnel to missions across the world. He says Fiji’s experience and commitment to multilateralism provide a strong foundation for expanding cooperation. “We do believe, and I do believe personally,…
KOROR, Palau — Nearly the entirety of the Pacific Ocean separates the United States from the Republic of Palau. While the physical distance between the two countries is considerable, in terms of historical, social and cultural ties, the U.S. and Palau enjoy a close relationship. During World War II, Palau was a location of immense strategic importance and the scene of many bloody battles between the U.S. and Japan. Since this time, Palau continues to be a strategically important location and the U.S. has maintained a close and mutually beneficial relationship to the country and people of Palau.Similarly, the current…