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Nadroga beats Suva to retain Farebrother Cup

Nadroga has beaten Suva 35-23 in the Farebrother Challenge at Prince Charles Park. Nadroga led 11-10 at half time. The opening few minutes of the second half was a seesaw battle before Nadroga=s Apete Daveta c

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Police beats Army in Sukuna Bowl Challenge

Police have beaten Army 25-17 in the Sukuna Bowl Rugby Challenge at the ANZ Stadium this afternoon. Jonetani Ralulu kicked 4 penalties for Police while Army’s Tikilaci Vuibau kicked two penalties as Police le

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Flying Fijians ready to do something special at RWC

With one more sleep to go for the Vodafone Flying Fijians to run out at Twickenham Stadium, Coach John McKee is confident they are ready to do something special in the Rugby World Cup. McKee says the Fijian players

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Vunisa to replace injured Italian Captain Parisse

Fiji‑born and Italian number eight Samuela Vunisa is happy to replace Sergio Parisse in the Azzurri’s opening match against France on Sunday. The Fiji‑born number eight is the man who has been selected to

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Discipline will determine Sukuna Bowl title - Naupoto

“We will defend the title.” These are the words of the RFMF’s Acting Commander Viliame Naupoto as Army gets ready to defend the Sukuna Bowl title at the ANZ Stadium this afternoon. Naupoto sa

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Imdad Ali to coach Ba for Courts IDC

Assistant national soccer coach Imdad Ali has confirmed that he will be coaching Ba in the Courts IDC. Ali is no stranger to Ba as he has coached the Men-in-Black before and has also played for Ba. Ali said he

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Waqaniburotu praises team’s preparation and coaching team

Vodafone Flying Fijians back‑row Dominiko Waqaniburotu has praised his side's preparation and coaching team as they look to cause a shock at the Rugby World Cup. The 29‑year‑old forward, who plays for Bri

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Nadroga to miss experienced players against Suva

HFC Bank Farebrother holder, Nadroga will be without majority of their experienced players during their challenge against Suva this weekend. Fullback Tikilaci Vuibau and flanker Manoa Tamaya will be featuring for A

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IDC pools drawn

Defending Champions, Suva has been drawn with Lautoka, Nadi and Dreketi in Pool A for the Courts IDC. Ba, Nadroga, Rewa and Labasa are in Pool B. Courts Fiji Limited has provided a sponsorship of $120,000 for

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Ma’afu proud to wear the No 1 Fiji jersey

Vodafone Flying Fijians prop, Campese Ma’afu said he is proud to wear the No 1 Fiji jersey and aims to leave a legacy behind for those who will wear the jersey in the future. Ma’afu said he knows that t

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Seasoned campaigners to meet in Sukuna Bowl clash

The Army rugby side is aiming to defend the 2015 ANZ Sukuna Bowl as they prepare to take on Police tomorrow. Vodafone Fiji 7s Vice Captain Isake Katonibau is expected to bring in his experience to the side with Ame

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England is using Burgess in the wrong role – Sonny Bill

All Blacks center Sonny Bill Williams said England is using his fellow code‑crosser Sam Burgess in the wrong role and that the English powerhouse would be better deployed as a flanker. England coach Stuart L

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England centre ready to go up against Goneva

England centre Jonathan Joseph said he is ready to go up against Vereniki Goneva who he rates as one of the players to watch in their Rugby World Cup opener. The Bath star will earn his 13th cap, partnering with Br

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Fiji FA confirms receiving letter of intention

The CEO of Fiji Football Association, Bob Kumar confirmed that he has received a letter of intention that former President of Lautoka Football Association, Shalendra Prasad wants to contest the post of the Fiji FA Presi

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Suva out to topple Nadroga in Farebrother clash

The RC Manubhai Suva side will not leave any stones unturned as they face the undefeated BLK Nadroga in the fourth HFC Bank Farebrother Challenge on Saturday. Nadroga remains favourites after defeating Naitasiri la

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49ers coach happy with Hayne’s debut

San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Tomsula said he has total confidence in Jarryd Hayne despite the Australian fumbling his first punt yesterday. Instead of dwelling on Hayne's first quarter mistake against the Viki

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30 English students vow to support Flying Fijians

30 students from Thurstable School in Tiptree, England have vowed to support the Flying Fijians ahead of their home nation in the opening match of the Rugby World Cup this Saturday. These 30 choir singers are part

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Queensland Reds sign Eto Nabuli

The Queensland Reds have signed Fijian winger Eto Nabuli from NRL side St. George Illawarra Dragons for two years. The 27‑year‑old grew up playing the 15‑man code in Nadroga but has played Rugby League in Aus

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