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Krishna believe Fiji can beat Wellington Phoenix

Fiji Soccer Captain Roy Krishna believes his side has the ability to beat the Wellington Phoenix side in their return friendly match tonight. Krishna says the team needs to work in some areas.  

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Battle of the halves looms this weekend

The Super Rugby final this weekend features a crucial match‑up between the two best half backs in the competition. The Highlanders little master, Aaron Smith is undoubtedly the gold standard for halfbacks in New

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Super Rugby final tickets on heavy demand

Super Rugby final tickets are hot property this afternoon. The all New Zealand final between the Hurricanes and the Highlanders in Wellington on Saturday night has sparked a huge interest in fans scrambling to get

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U20 soccer players have combined well - Matarerega

Fiji Under 23 soccer captain Rusiate Matarerega believes the Under 20 players have combined well in the team as they managed to beat the Wellington Phoenix Premier side in the friendly match on Saturday. He says th

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Coach will have tough time selecting final 12 - Katonibau

Vodafone Fiji 7s vice-captain Isake Katonibau believes that coach Ben Ryan will have a tough time this week when selecting the final 12 players to the Pacific Games. Katonibau who is looking forward to going into c

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Barrett to avoid any kicking for build-up to Super Rugby Final

Hurricanes fly‑half Beauden Barrett says he will avoid any kicking this week in the build up to the Super Rugby Final against the Highlanders. The All Black, who helped lead the ‘Canes to a home final match

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More work needed on combinations - Krishna

Fiji Soccer team striker Roy Krishna believes the national side needs to work more on their combination to have more scoring opportunities against the Wellington Phoenix side in their return match tomorrow. Fiji lo

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Lutumailagi focused on giving his best performance

With 4 days remaining for the 2015 Pacific Games, former national sevens playmaker Jiuta Lutumailagi has set his focus on delivering a performance of a lifetime for the Vodafone Fiji Bati in Papua New Guinea. Lutum

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Ardie Savea awaits results of scans on his knee

Hurricanes openside flanker Ardie Savea faces an uncertain wait for the results of scans on his knee, but his coach Chris Boyd says the side cannot afford to be distracted by injuries ahead of this weekend’s histo

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Highlanders to face Hurricanes in Super Rugby final

The Highlanders will take on the Hurricanes in an all‑New Zealand Super Rugby Final after they thrashed the Waratahs 35-17 last night. Fiji born and Highlanders wings Patrick Osborne scored two tries while Waisak

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Vatubua Quinlan wins title In Australia

Fiji born and Australian boxer Renold Vatubua Quinlan has won the vacant IBO International super middleweight title in Melbourne last night. Quinlan who has maternal links in Tokatoka Tailevu knocked out Ricardo Ma

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Team Fiji hopes for government to give another $150,000

With 5 days to go for the Pacific Games, team Fiji is still hoping for the government to give another $150,000. FASANOC president Joe Rodan says this will cover their one third contribution and meet their target of

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Radradra’s hat-trick inspired Eels to win

A hat‑trick from try-scoring machine Semi Radradra has inspired the Parramatta Eels to a 16‑12 win over St George Illawarra Dragons last night. It was the fourth straight game in which Radradra has scored two o

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Fiji loses to Wellington Phoenix

The Fiji National team went down to Wellington Phoenix side 2-1 in the friendly encounter at the ANZ Stadium. Captain Roy Krishna broke the deadlock in the 34th minute of the first half after a through ball was pro

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Beale’s absence force Waratahs to share No12 role

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has revealed that they will share the No12 role a little but more than usual in their Super Rugby semifinal against the Highlanders. The Waratahs have been unable to select their first

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Suva defeats Nadroga in Skipper Cup

The Suva Rugby team has defeated the defending champion of the Skipper Cup Competition Nadroga 18-17. Suva led at halftime 12-7. Nadroga fullback Mitieli Nacagilevu missed the last minute conversion that would

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Wellington Phoenix has plan to counter Roy Krishna

Wellington Phoenix football coach believes that the preseason match against the Fiji soccer team will give them the opportunity to polish their team formation and structure. Ernie Merrick said they will also set up

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Schools Rugby update

The Sigatoka Methodist High School Under 15 rugby team has walloped Khalsa College 60-0 in the Secondary Schools Western Zone Rugby at Prince Charles Park. In other results, Natabua College defeated Nadi Muslim Col

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