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Fiji 7s team beat Wales in first pool match

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has defeated Wales 19-10 in their first pool match of the Japan 7s. The national side scored three tries from Samisoni Viriviri, captain Osea Kolinisau and Savenaca Rawaca to outclass the

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Fiji continues quest to win World Rugby 7s Series

Top favorites, the Vodafone Fiji 7s team will take on Wales in the next hour in the opening match of the Japan 7s. Having won the Cup at Las Vegas and Hong Kong Sevens, Fiji are certainly the team to beat. Fij

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Fiji ready for hard battle

Having a hard battle against a team like England is good for the Vodafone Fiji 7s team. As we get ready for the Japan 7s kick off tomorrow, Fiji coach Ben Ryan said it is also good for Fiji that teams like England,

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FICAC will not comment whether Bole will be questioned

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption will not comment whether former Fiji National University Council Chairman, Filipe Bole will be questioned after the former FNU Vice Chancellor, Doctor Ganesh Chand was

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Dr Ganesh Chand charged with abuse of office

Former Vice Chancellor of Fiji National University, Doctor Ganesh Chand has been charged with one count of abuse of office by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption. Doctor Chand appeared before Magistr

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RBF presents cheque of over 35 million dollars to Govt

The Reserve Bank of Fiji has presented a cheque of over 35 million dollars to the Attorney General and Finance Minister. While presenting the cheque of 35.198 million dollars RBF Governor Barry Whiteside said this

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Communications Fiji Limited records $1.474M profit

Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of Legend FM, FM96, Viti FM, Navtarang and Radio Sargam has announced the group’s audited after tax profit of $1.474 million for the financial year 31st December 201

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Apted pleads guilty

85-year-old, William Apted who allegedly caused the death of a 4-year-old girl in a road accident in Suva in February last year has pleaded guilty to his charges in the Suva Magistrates Court. Apted is charged with

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ADB could potentially offer US$350M loan over next 5 years

The Asian Development Bank has said it can potentially offer US$350 million worth of assistance to Fiji over the next five years. This will be through concessional loans of below one percent interest. Caroline

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Jetstar to start flying to Fiji from tomorrow

Fiji’s tourism industry is expected to get a major boost from this week as Jetstar will start flying to Fiji from tomorrow. Jetstar is an Australian low‑cost airline which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qa

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Fiji wins Hong Kong 7s title

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has won the Hong Kong 7s after defeating New Zealand 33-19 in the final. This also means that coach, Ben Ryan has delivered two great back to back wins in this year’s series after wi

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Fiji to face NZ in the Hong Kong 7s final

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has qualified for the final of the Hong Kong 7s after defeating South Africa 21-15 in another crucial clash. Fiji scored three converted tries in the first half to put them in a comfortabl

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Fiji downs England, meets SA in Cup semi

The Vodafone Fiji 7s side has qualified for the semifinals of the Hong Kong 7s after defeating England 14-12 in a nail biting quarterfinal today. Fiji controlled their line of defense well to counter the strong Eng

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Focus and execution key for Fiji 7s team – Ryan

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan said the team will need to be focused and execute their game plan if they want to win against England in their Cup quarterfinal clash at 2.58 this afternoon. Speaking from Hong Kong

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Fiji to face England in Hong Kong 7s quarters

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team will meet England today in the Cup quarterfinals of the Hong Kong 7s after topping their pool. Fiji will meet England at 2.58pm today in the first Cup quarterfinal. Last night Fiji th

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Fiji wins second pool match in Hong Kong 7s

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has won their second pool match of the Hong Kong 7s after thrashing Belgium 38-7. Fiji crossed over with six tries and led 21-7 at half time. Coach Ben Ryan made three changes to the

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Fiji starts on a high in Hong Kong 7s

The Vodafone Fiji 7s side won their first pool game of the Hong Kong 7s after thrashing Samoa 38-12. Samoa scored the first try from Tofatuimoana Solea before Fiji bounced back to score three tries to lead 21-7 in

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