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Rae shocked with Bainimarama comment

National Federation Party general secretary Pramod Rae is shocked over the Interim Prime Minister's comment that he may not be invited into this Friday's Political Forum. Rae confirmed that he received a call fr

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Consider players and management

Digicel Fiji Sevens Coach Iliesa Tanivula has today pleaded with the public to consider the families of the players and team management when airing their views on Fiji's loss at the Rugby World Cup in Dubai. Speakin

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I will not step down -Tanivula

I will not step down. These are the sentiments of Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Iliesa Tanivula, after questions were raised to him on whether he was going to resign after Fiji lost out to Kenya in the Cup quarterfinals in Duba

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Handling errors cost us - Tanivula

The Digicel Fiji 7s team touched down at the Nadi International Airport in the last hour and was greeted by supporters and family members. Speaking to Fijivillage upon arrival, Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Iliesa Tanivula said

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Fiji bundled out in quarters

The Digicel Fiji Sevens team suffered an early exit in their defense of the Melrose Cup after losing to Kenya 26-7 early this morning. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side which had the services of five players who were par

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Tanivula likely to retain same lineup

The final round of games at the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament will start in the next hour at The Sevens ground in Dubai with the Digicel Fiji Sevens team taking on Kenya at 10.34 this evening. Eight top teams that h

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Sevens team promises improvement

We will continue to lift our game. That is the message from the Digicel Fiji Sevens team as they are ready to improve their performance in the quarterfinal against Kenya tonight. After an impressive 38-5 win against Fr

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Fiji 7s team finds rhythm

The Digicel Fiji Sevens team remains on track to defend the Melrose Cup in Dubai after an impressive win in their last pool game defeating France 38-5. While a lot of questions had been raised on whether the side has wh

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We are ready - Tanivula

There is no other way. Cut out the mistakes and pile up the points against USA and France. That’s the message from the Digicel Fiji Sevens coach Iliesa Tanivula in Dubai as they get ready for their second World

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Tough road for Digicel Fiji 7s team

It is a tough road ahead for the Digicel Fiji 7s team as it plays its remaining pool games in the next few hours in the World Cup 7s. Although Fiji managed to beat Georgia in its first pool match early this morning by

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Shaky start, but a win

A shaky start but a win is a win. This is how we can describe the Digicel Fiji Sevens team winning their opening pool match at the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament in Dubai this morning beating Georgia by 26 points to

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There are some positives: Bainimarama

Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said he is not surprised with the statement from the Commonwealth Ministerial Action group which has set a deadline for Fiji to conduct elections. Bainimarama said the

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Leaders unite for 7s team

It is always said that sports cuts through all the boundaries and in Fiji this is the case when it comes to Sevens rugby. With only eight hours remaining for the World Cup Sevens to kick off in the desert of Dubai, a nu

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Commonwealth steps up pressure

The Commonwealth is now applying more pressure on Fiji after it agreed that the interim government should follow the direction set by the Pacific Islands Forum. It has also decided that Fiji should remain suspended from

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5th sevens world cup set to kick off

24 nations, 288 players and millions of fans. That is the best way to describe the atmosphere and the feeling as we get ready for kick off time for the 5th Rugby World Cup Sevens. It is now less than 18 hours to go fo

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FRU confident sevens team will stand tall

The Fiji Rugby Union is confident that the players selected in the Digicel Fiji Sevens team to defend the Melrose Cup will stand tall against all other teams when the dust settles in Dubai on Sunday morning. Acting FRU

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FEA fuel surcharge abolished

Good news as power bills will no longer have the fuel surcharge rate. The Commerce Commission has abolished the Fuel Surcharge with effect 7 days from today. The extent to which FEA's customers were charged under F

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FHL secures 190 million loan

Fijian Holdings Limited is expected to seal the deal with an overseas financial institution before the end of this month regarding the $190 million loan to purchase BP South West Pacific service stations and related oper

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Dad I will try my best-Tanivula

It was not an easy time for Digicel Fiji Sevens coach Iliesa Tanivula's father, Iliaseri Varo, to hear criticisms leveled against his son when he replaced Waisale Serevi as the national sevens coach. Speaking to our

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Delasau defies all odds

The love for the oval ball game defied all odds for the most experienced player in the Digicel Fiji Sevens team for this year's World Cup Sevens. Coming from humble beginnings, France based Vilimoni Delasau who grew

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