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Jone Vono Junior still has those touches from 2002

Lautoka soccer team midfielder, Jone Vono Junior said he still has those touches from 2002 when he kicked one of the winning penalty kicks against Nasinu in the Fiji Fact final. Vono was just 17-years-old and was a

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World Rugby invests FJ$11.84 million in Pacific unions

World Rugby has invested FJ$79.34 million in the three Pacific unions in the last four‑year Rugby World Cup cycle and is committed to continued support of the high performance and development programmes of the unions

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Tusi Pisi returns to face Flying Fijians

Experienced Manu Samoa first five eighth Tusi Pisi is back and he is pushing hard for a place in the starting team to play Fiji this weekend. The Sunwolves star joined the squad at the end of last week and sat out

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Flying Fijians now ranked 10th in World Rugby rankings

The Vodafone Flying Fijians are now ranked 10th in the World Rugby rankings released yesterday. Fiji moved up from 11th place to replace Japan at No.10 after beating Tonga in the Pacific Nations Cup. They are

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Nand ready to make statement in local soccer

Newly appointed Nadi soccer coach, Joseph Nand says he is ready to make a statement in local soccer. Originally from Waiqele, Labasa, Nand coached the Nadroga soccer team for the last eight years and also guided th

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McMahon out to impress Wallabies coach

Melbourne Rebels flanker, Sean McMahon will do everything he can to impress Wallabies coach Michael Cheika and earn a first home start against England this Saturday night. The Wallabies have lost star No.8 David Po

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Sharks beat Cowboys

It was the boot of James Maloney vs the boot of Jonathon Thurston last night as the Sharks beat the Cowboys 13-10. Maloney kicked four goals to give the Sharks the win. Both sides scored a try each in the matc

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Nand to coach Nadi soccer team

Former Nadroga soccer coach, Joseph Nand will coach Nadi in the Vodafone Fiji Fact. Kamal Swamy who coached the Jet-setters for the last seven years is no longer with the team as his mostly occupied with national d

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Players arrive for Fiji 7s Rio camp

Most of the local players in the Vodafone Fiji 7s team have arrived at Uprising Beach Resort for their Olympic camp. Team Manager Ropate Kauvesi says the team doctors have confirmed that star wing Savenaca Rawaca h

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North ruled out of Wales' New Zealand tour

George North has been ruled out of Wales' New Zealand tour after suffering a significant hamstring in the 39‑21 loss to the All Blacks on Saturday. The British and Irish Lions wing suffered the injury while t

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Bulldogs name powerful side against Dragons

The Bulldogs have named a powerful side to take on the Dragons tonight. They have included Josh Morris, Will Hopoate, Josh Reynolds and Moses Mbye. Sam Kasiano has been listed on the bench. The Bulldogs s

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UEFA threatens to disqualify England and Russia from EURO 2016

Uefa has threatened to disqualify England and Russia from Euro 2016 if there is any further violence by fans. It has begun disciplinary proceedings against Russia ‑ but not England ‑ after "totally unaccep

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Bolt ready to return gold medal

Usain Bolt has told that he would have no problem giving back one of his six Olympic gold medals if a Jamaican relay team mate is confirmed to have failed a drugs test. Nesta Carter, who helped the 4x100 team to Ol

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McKee terms the match against Samoa as crucial

Vodafone Flying Fijians Coach John McKee has termed the match against the Manu Samoa this weekend in the Pacific Nations Cup as crucial. McKee said they really want to target finishing the PNC in the number on

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Rewa soccer team out to claim Fiji Fact title

The Rewa soccer team has only one aim and that is to be the last team standing after the Vodafone Fiji FACT. Coach, Marika Rodu said he is certain the Delta Tigers will do a step better than last year where they lo

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Dreketi out to surprise all

The Dreketi Soccer Team which is the co-host of the Vodafone Fiji FACT is working towards retaining the trophy in the Northern Division. Coach Arthur Simmons said they hope to play against Labasa in the final.

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Panthers stun Manly Sea Eagles

The Manly Sea Eagles disintegrated in the second half, losing 31‑24 to the Panthers last night after coughing up a 20‑point lead. The Sea Eagles led the Panthers 20-4 at halftime. A first half double to Dy

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Germany beats Ukraine in Euro 2016

Germany has beaten Ukraine 2-nil in the Euro 2016 this morning. In other matches, Poland defeated Northern Ireland 1-0 while Croatia beat Turkey 1-0. Fixtures and more results: Source: googl

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England fans run for their lives at Euro 2016

Hundreds of England fans ran for their lives as they are attacked by Russian fans inside the Euro 2016 Stadium. The match between Russia and England ended in a 1‑1 draw. Violence spilled onto the streets as

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