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Fiji to meet New Zealand in Cup Final

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has moved to the top of the HSBC Sevens World Series standings after booking their place in the Scotland 7s Cup final and will face defending champions New Zealand. A try from vice captain

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Fiji avenges Japan 7s loss after thumping South Africa

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has thumped South Africa 15-0 in their quarter final of the Scotland 7s to book a semi final clash against USA. Fiji controlled the game well with their strong defence and patient style of

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Fiji to meet South Africa in Cup quarter finals

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team will face World Sevens Series leaders South Africa in the cup quarter finals of the Scotland 7s tonight after topping their pool. Fiji will play South Africa in the second cup quarter fina

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Fiji and South Africa qualify for 2016 Rio Olympics

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team and South Africa are the first two teams to earn their spot in the Olympics joining host Brazil next year.  New Zealand can join them if they reach the Cup semi-finals while the final

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Fiji whips Wales

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has thrashed Wales 40 - 17 in their first pool game of the Scotland 7s. Fiji proved too strong for the Welsh side as they crossed over with six tries while Wales scored three. Powerfu

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Its game day today

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team can seal an Olympic berth on the opening day of the Glasgow Sevens, which kicks off tonight. A quarter final appearance would be enough to confirm their place in Rio while they are also in

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Team Fiji needs $1M for Pacific Games

With 57 days to go for the Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea, Team Fiji needs financial sponsors to make its target of 1 million dollars. The government today presented a $300,000 cheque to FASANOC to assist in Tea

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Police look into increased serious crimes in Maqbool Road

Police are now looking into complaints by residents of Maqbool Road, Nadera as many of their homes have been targetted by a group of youth from the area. The residents are calling for more Police patrols and presen

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Investigation underway into release of robbery suspect

An internal police investigation is now underway following the release of robbery suspect Tupou Vuetaki from the custody of the Ba Police on Tuesday. The release occurred due to alleged miscommunication between two

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Commission to make selection tomorrow

The Constitutional Offices Commission is expected to meet tomorrow to select the individuals to be appointed to the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission and the Public Service Commission by President, Ratu Ep

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FEA suits FNPF’s investment profile

The Fiji National Provident Fund confirms that investment in Fiji Electricity Authority suits FNPF’s profile and would allow the Fund to invest and grow members’ funds. When questioned on whether FNPF i

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Australia and NZ are not island nations - Bainimarama

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says he will not participate in the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting until the issue of  undue influence of Australia and New Zealand is addressed. While opening the 1st

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Police investigates use of firearm in death of student

Police investigations into the alleged suicide of a 14-year-old student in Lovelove, Bulileka Labasa is continuing. An independent investigation is also being conducted to ascertain how the victim was able to posse

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Mayweather still undefeated

Floyd Mayweather has beaten Manny Pacquiao with unanimous points decision in the ‘Fight of the Century’ in Las Vegas. One of the three judges scored card ruled 118 to 110 while the other two ruled a 116

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Fight of the Century just hours away

It is finally here! After 5 years in the making, the richest fight in boxing history will be finally held this afternoon. Now it is only a matter of hours until Floyd Mayweather steps into the ring to face lon

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