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Flying Fijians to improve performance for Japan test

Vodafone Flying Fijians head coach John McKee will be looking to see a much improved performance from the national side when they take on Japan in their last Pacific Nations Cup pool games. Speaking from USA after

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Nasinu silent on U18 rugby preparations

The U18 rugby coach of Nasinu Secondary School has remain tightlipped on their preparation for the Coke Zero Deans quarterfinal this weekend.   The coach has decided not to reveal their plans as they want

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Rewa bringing explosive midfield to BOG

Rewa soccer team’s midfield is expected to be explosive in the Inkk Mobile BOG this weekend with players like Setareki Hughes, Garish Prasad, Tevita Waranivalu, Savenaca Nakalevu and Iosefo Verevou. These pla

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I am still the CEO – Bob Kumar

The CEO of Fiji Football Association Bob Kumar has said he will take legal action against some individuals who have been writing on social media that FIFA has instructed him to leave his position. Kumar said F

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Wallabies defeat Argentina

The Wallabies remain undefeated in the Rugby Championship following a gritty 34-9 bonus point win over Argentina in Mendoza this morning. Tries to Tevita Kuridrani, Joe Tomane, Dean Mumm and Adam Ashley-Cooper and

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Coral Coast 7s rescheduled due to Lawaqa Park renovations

The Bayleys Fiji Coral Coast Sevens has been rescheduled to January next year due to the renovations at Lawaqa Park. Fiji’s premier rugby sevens tournament was to have taken place in October this year. H

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McCaw try seals All Blacks victory

A late try to Richie McCaw from a clever lineout move earned the All Blacks a 27-20 victory over the Springboks in the Rugby Championship at Johannesburg’s Ellis Park this morning. Captain and openside flanke

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Fiji draws with Samoa

The Vodafone Fiji 15's team drew 30-all with Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup match in Sacramento. Fiji had good chances of winning the match as the side led 17-10 at halftime. Leone Nakarawa scored two tr

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Nadi beats Suva in Skipper Cup

The Nadi rugby team defeated Suva 8-6 in the Skipper Cup this afternoon at the ANZ Stadium. Nadi put up a great defensive play which prevented Suva from registering more points. In other matches, Vatukoula bea

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Suva vs Nadi Skipper Cup match expected to be a thriller

People can expect a tough match between Skipper Cup points leaders, Suva and Jacks Nadi who are second on the table. Suva has only lost one game after round nine. Meanwhile, blindside flanker and captain Amini

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33 athletes of Team Fiji receive over $30,000 from BSP

A total of 33 athletes of Team Fiji received over $30,000 from the Bank of the South Pacific today under their Banking on Gold program which was launched prior to the Pacific Games. BSP Country Manager, Kevin McCar

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Ravai to be the difference in forwards for Flying Fijians

Nadroga prop, Peni Ravai will be the difference in the forwards for the Vodafone Flying Fijians when they take on Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup tomorrow. Ravai who scored a try after coming off the bench against

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Betham names strong side to take on Flying Fijians

Samoan head coach Stephen Betham has named a strong side to take on the Vodafone Flying Fijians in their Pacific Nations Cup clash tomorrow. Betham has made six changes to the side that beat USA last week and inclu

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NZ 7s team to host six‑match series against Australia

The New Zealand Sevens team will get some high quality preparation ahead of the new World Series season, hosting a six‑match series against Australia in September. Rotorua will play host to the series from Septem

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Sopoaga and Broadhurst to make All Blacks debut against SA

Fly‑half Lima Sopoaga and lock James Broadhurst will make their All Blacks debut in Sunday’s Rugby Championship game against South Africa in Johannesburg. With Aaron Cruden likely to miss the World Cup beca

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Flying Fijians make 7 changes for Samoa match

Vodafone Flying Fijians head coach John McKee has made seven changes to the national side to take on Samoa in their second Pacific Nations Cup match tomorrow. McKee has called in Clermont flanker Peceli Yato to mak

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Silver Ferns demolish Fiji Pearls

The Silver Ferns outclassed the Fiji Pearls 91‑31 in the New World Netball Series in Wellington last night. There was much anticipation in the new‑look Silver Ferns line‑up for the one‑off Test against Fiji

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Supporters eager to watch Tuilagi against big Fijian backline

This weekend’s Pacific Nations Cup match up between the Vodafone Flying Fijians and Manu Samoa has created a lot of excitement for the supporters of the two teams in Sacramento as they are looking forward to see S

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Holmes return to Wallabies starting side after 8 years

Wallabies prop Greg Holmes has returned to the Wallabies starting side for the first time in eight years as part of a raft of changes ahead of Saturday night's clash with Argentina. Holmes takes the place of Se

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