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Dreketi holds Suva to 2-all draw

The Dreketi soccer team came out strong and held Suva to a 2 all draw in the first match of the Courts IDC tournament at Subrail Park, Labasa this afternoon. Rusiate Matarerega and Maciu Dunadamu scored Suva's

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Saulo cited for alleged foul play against Wales

Manasa Saulo has been cited for an alleged act of foul play in their Rugby World Cup match with Wales. The hearing will take place tomorrow and it will be heard by an independent judicial officer. The offence

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Northland to play simple rugby against Nadroga

The Northland rugby team will play simple rugby this afternoon to beat dominant provincial rugby champions Nadroga in the sixth challenge of the HFC Bank Farebrother Trophy. Northland are coming through with a sens

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Impressive RWC debut for Naholo

Waisake Naholo scored one of the fastest tries in Rugby World Cup history as the All Blacks thrashed Georgia 43-10 in match this morning. Naholo sliced through the Georgian defence in the first minute to score the

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Rewa all geared up for Labasa clash

The Rewa Soccer team is all geared up to face Labasa in the first pool match of the Courts IDC this afternoon. Coach Marika Rodu says the Delta Tigers are aiming to win the second major soccer title this year

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All Blacks ready for test against Georgia front row

All Blacks Coach Steve Hansen says their match against Georgia tomorrow will be a test for his front row players. He says at such a crucial time in the tournament, players now have to step up and deliver. &

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New Ba coach expects improved performance at IDC

New Ba soccer coach, Imdad Ali says he expects an improvement in Ba’s performance in the Courts IDC. Ali who was appointed Ba coach just a few weeks ago says he did not have much time with the players but the

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Australia makes 14 changes for England clash

Australia have made 14 changes to the side that beat Uruguay for their crunch World Cup showdown with England at Twickenham on Sunday morning. Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named the same starting line-up that

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Nadi facing difficulties towards IDC

The Nadi soccer side is facing some difficulties in preparing for the Courts IDC which kicks‑off this weekend. Team Director, Javed Ahmad said one of their key players Vuniuci Tikomaimereke is carrying an in

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Believe in yourselves - Qera

Vodafone Flying Fijians captain Akapusi Qera has laid down a challenge to his team to give their best ahead of their clash against Wales tomorrow. Qera who will win his 50th cap for Fiji was emotional during the je

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Naholo excited for Rugby World Cup debut

Waisake Naholo is more than ready to face Georgia in their Rugby World Cup match this Saturday. Naholo says he is excited and nervous at the same time for his World Cup debut.   The Fiji-born w

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One millionth RWC fan to attend Fiji-Wales match

The Rugby World Cup is proving a box‑office success as its millionth fan will attend the Wales vs Fiji game. The 20 pool matches played so far have been watched by 982,924 people with the grounds filled to an ave

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Fast-paced game expected when Labasa faces Rewa

Soccer fans can expect a fast moving game when Labasa takes on Rewa in the Courts IDC this Saturday. Pita Bolaitoga who has returned from Papua New Guinea will pair up with Ravinesh Karan Singh at the strikers posi

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Hansen wary of England and Wales

All Blacks Coach, Steve Hansen says Wales and England will both come out firing in their Rugby World Cup matches this week. He says the two teams were both impressive in their match last week and that Fiji and Aust

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Joseph to start for England against Australia

England's hopes of victory over Australia have been given a lift with reports that Jonathan Joseph will start at Twickenham. Lose and the Rugby World Cup hosts will dramatically be out of the tournament, but th

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Qera urges Flying Fijians to repeat 2007 RWC perfomance

Vodafone Flying Fijians captain Akapusi Qera is demanding his players to repeat their victory over Wales in the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Qera remembers playing in a fired up Fiji side when they knocked Wales out.

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Hansen names Naholo to start against Georgia

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has named Fiji born wing, Waisake Naholo in his team to face Georgia in the Pool C clash on Saturday. Hansen has made 10 changes to the starting line‑up that defeated Namibia. N

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Lautoka ropes in star players for IDC

The Lautoka soccer team has roped in some star players from other districts in key position as they prepare for the Courts IDC. Team Director Abdul Kadar says they are preparing well to face a star studded Nadi sid

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