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Flying Fijians out to cause opening day shock at RWC

When the Vodafone Flying Fijians starting XV step out onto the turf at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, they will do so with the knowledge that almost a million Fijians are backing them to go all the way. In Fiji, m

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Hayne makes his NFL debut against Minnesota Vikings

Jarryd Hayne had a painful start to his San Francisco 49ers debut, fumbling his first punt return against the Minnesota Vikings. Hayne misjudged the kick and attempted a diving catch coming forward which he dropped

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England named unchanged XV to face Flying Fijians

England have named an unchanged starting XV for their Rugby World Cup opener against the Vodafone Flying Fijians, with Ben Morgan preferred over Billy Vunipola at number eight. There is one change on the bench wher

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Police soccer team confident of defeating Army

The Police soccer team has high hopes of winning this year’s soccer competition when they take on defending champions Army. Team manager, Randhir Prasad said for the past two years Army has been taking the vi

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Giteau tips England from “Pool of Death”

Australia playmaker Matt Giteau has tipped England to qualify for the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup, but admits Wales made quite an impression during the Six Nations. The Wallabies have arrived in England

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RFMF confident Sukuna Bowl will return to Delainabua

Acting RFMF Commander, Commodore Viliame Naupoto is confident that the Sukuna Bowl will go back to Delainabua after the clash on Friday. Commodore Naupoto says the Army side has been in camp for a while they are lo

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Golf Tournament tees-off Sukuna Bowl Competition

The ANZ Sukuna Bowl competition has started today with the Golf Tournament at the Fiji Gold Club in Vatuwaqa. Police Commissioner Ben Groenewald and RFMF Acting Commander Viliame Naupoto opened the competition this

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Matawalu warns England

Flying Fijians scrum half, Nikola Matawalu has warned England that they have never been better prepared and are capable of bringing off the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history in Twickenham this Saturday. The

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Contingency plan devised to avoid delay in RWC opener

Rugby World Cup organisers have devised a contingency plan to avoid England's curtain‑raiser against Fiji being delayed by the opening ceremony this Saturday. Performers will tell the story of the sport's

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Fiji Football in process of purchasing land in Labasa

The Fiji Football Association is in the process of purchasing eight acres of land in Naqai, Labasa where the Northern soccer academy will be built. FIFA is providing a grant of US$500,000 to the Fiji FA for this pr

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England wing eager to take on Nadolo in RWC opener

England wing Anthony Watson admits he cannot wait to take on the mighty Nemani Nadolo in their Rugby World Cup opener against the Vodafone Flying Fijians this Saturday. The 21‑year‑old, who has impressed during

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Cronulla Sharks eliminate South Sydney Rabbitohs

Last year's wooden‑spooners, the Cronulla Sharks has ended the premiership defence of the South Sydney Rabbitohs with an impressive 28‑12 victory last night. The Sharks will now face the North Queensland Co

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Lautoka qualifies for Pacific Cup

Lautoka is the forth soccer team from Fiji to qualify for the Pacific Cup after they beat ten men Ba side 2-1 in qualifier match at Govind Park yesterday. Dave Radrigai who has returned to Lautoka in this transfer

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McKee urges Flying Fijians to play their absolute best

Flying Fijians Head Coach John McKee has urged the team to play to their “absolute best” when they kick off the Rugby World Cup against England next Friday. The Flying Fijians go into the tournament on

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Nadroga retains Farebrother

BLK Nadroga has again retained the HFC Farebrother Trophy after defeating Naitasiri 21-14 this afternoon. Nadroga led 18-0 at halftime after a try from Samu Cava and a penalty from Tikilaci Vuibau. Flyhalf Ali

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Glasgow Warriors hopes to have Naiyaravoro available ASAP

Glasgow Warriors boss Gregor Townsend hopes to have Australia wing Taqele Naiyaravoro available for selection as soon as possible. The former Waratahs flyer won his first cap for the Wallabies last weekend against

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Nadroga focuses on breakdowns for Naitasiri challenge

Nadroga rugby coach Esala Nauga is expecting a tough Naitasiri side as the two teams get ready to clash this afternoon in the HFC Bank Farebrother Cup. Nauga said that Naitasiri always dominates the breakdowns whic

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