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FNRL and Melbourne Storm discussions are ongoing

The Fiji National Rugby League has said discussions with the Melbourne Storm are ongoing about plans for the NRL club to play and train in Fiji. The Storm and the government announced plans last year for the club t

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Manchester United beats Liverpool

Wayne Rooney's late strike settled a scrappy encounter to give Manchester United and manager Louis van Gaal a vital 1-0 victory against Liverpool in the English Premier League. Liverpool had the better chances

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Ryan eyes some new players

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan has his eye on some new players that will join the Vodafone Fiji 7s training squad tomorrow. This follows their improved performance in the Bayleys Fiji Coral Coast 7s over the weeke

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Fiji U23 soccer team settles well in Valencia

Vodafone Fiji Under 23 soccer team has settled well in Valencia, Spain and has also gone through some training runs. Photo: Fiji Football Media Captain Alvin Singh says fans back at home should

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Goneva scores a try in Tigers win

Vereniki Goneva scored a try this morning for the Leicester Tigers who thrashed the Benetton Treviso 47-7 in the European Championship. 31-year-old Goneva who is out of contract in the summer, has scored four tries

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USA 7s team to play several South American national sides

The USA 7s team will play several South American national sides to prepare themselves for the Wellington and Sydney 7s. Eagles Coach Mike Friday says they will also play against development teams from Argentina, Ca

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Police win Coral Coast 7s Cup final

Police has defended the Bayleys Fiji Coral Coast title by beating Wardens 26‑10 in the Cup final yesterday afternoon. Halfback Livai Ikanikoda scored the first try after they were awarded the penalty. Police

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Jenkins excited to help lead Australia 7s team

Australian Men’s 7s captain Ed Jenkins is excited to help lead the side into its biggest year yet. With the announcement of Andy Friend as the side’s new head coach, the team has its first permanent coa

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Leicester City now leads English Premier League points table

Leicester City soccer team is now leading the English Premier League points table with 44 points after they drew 1-all with Aston Villa this morning. Manchester City is currently in second place with 43 points afte

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Ratu Filise is the giant killer - Serevi

Sevens legend Waisale Serevi believes Coastal Ratu Filise is the giant killer in the Bayleys Fiji Coral Coast 7s. Ratu Filise upset Aussie Thunderbolts 26‑24 in the third Cup quarterfinal yesterday and drew 12‑

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Lightning pace high on Tietjens’ list

With Olympic dreams on the line in Rotorua this weekend, the New Zealand national sevens tournament is set to crank into another gear. Although several of New Zealand’s real star names will not be compet

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Champion vs Champion series deferred to Feb

The Fiji Football Association has approved the Suva soccer team’s request for the deferment of the 2016 Pillay Garments Champion Versus Champion Series. Fiji FA’s Competition Manager Amitesh Pal said th

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Marist 7s to be held in late April

The Fiji Bitter Marist 7s will be held on the 29th and 30th of April this year. Marist Rugby Club President Lawrence Tikaram says they will have 64 men’s teams, 8 women’s teams and 6 oldies teams in the

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Coral Coast Cup semifinals set

The defending champion of the Bayleys Fiji Coral Coast 7s Police has qualified for the Cup semifinals. This is after they beat BLK First Landing 22-12 in the first Cup quarterfinal this afternoon. Police will

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Police continue to impress at Coral Coast 7s

Police speedster Rusiate Matai is a player to watch during the Bayleys Fiji Coral Coast 7s quarter finals later this afternoon. Defending champion Police edged Shangri‑La Daveta 19‑12 to top Pool A with Matai s

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