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Nadroga to face Suva without senior players

Most of the senior players in the Nadroga rugby side will not play against Suva in the Skipper Cup match this week. Nadroga head coach Esala Nauga told Fijivillage this morning that three of their senior players wh

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Sports World extends sponsorship with Netball Fiji

Sports World with its partners Gilbert and Asics have extended their year sponsorship of $13,000 with Netball Fiji. Sports World has also given 2 pairs each of Asics brand canvas to each player and also Gilbert bra

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Act Brumbies to fight for Speight’s dangerous tackle

The ACT Brumbies will fight Henry Speight's dangerous tackle and lifting charges today in a bid to have the Wallabies wing available for their Super Rugby semi‑final against the Hurricanes. Brumbies chief exe

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Kautoga eager to take the field

Fiji soccer defender, Samuela Kautoga says he just can’t wait to take the field against Wellington Phoenix as he has been waiting for three years to play for Fiji. Kautoga who is Amicale FC's top defender

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Boxing team to only compete for 3 gold medals

With 9 gold medals up for grabs in Boxing at this year’s Pacific Games, the Fiji Boxing team will only be competing for 3 gold medals. Coach Pauliasi Ratu says they will only be sending three boxers to the Pa

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Foley ready for winning kick

Waratahs flyhalf Bernard Foley is ready to land that winning kick once more in this weekend's Super Rugby semifinal in Sydney. Foley's penalty clinched last year's Super Rugby Final with a three‑point

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Hurricanes aim to spoil Brumbies lineout drive

The Hurricanes brains trust will spend much of this week trying to work out a way to stop the Brumbies lineout drive ahead of their Super Rugby semifinal in Wellington. The Brumbies have been almost unstoppable at

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Rokoduguni makes England RWC squad

Fiji born Semesa Rokoduguni has been included in England’s Rugby World Cup training squad. Rokoduguni was called up after David Strettle withdrew from the squad. Rokoduguni says he is delighted to be giv

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Pacific Games 7s squad named

A 19 member Fiji 7's rugby training squad has been announced for the Pacific Games. The squad includes players like Semi Kunatani, Amemoni Nasilasila, Apisai Domolailai, Emosi Mulevoro, Isake Katonibau, Jasa Ve

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Krishna likely to lead Fiji soccer team

New star of the A-League, Roy Krishna is more than likely to lead the Fiji soccer team against Wellington Phoenix this Saturday. 27-year-old Krishna has been in sensational form just in his first season with the We

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Schools from Nadroga out to stamp their mark

The Western Zone Secondary School rugby quarter finals is set to be held this weekend with schools from Nadroga looking to make their comeback after the old qualifying system was followed again. These schools inclu

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Bodybuilding Fiji out to end 20-year gold medal drought

Bodybuilding Fiji is looking at ending a 20-year gold medal drought in the Pacific Games. Bodybuilding coach John Lee says the last time Fiji bagged a Gold medal was back in 1995 and this has been the longest droug

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Brumbies await consequences of Speight red card

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says his team's performance in their 19‑39 Super Rugby victory over the Stormers at Newlands was one of their best in years. The Brumbies outclassed the Stormers in all aspects

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Naholo named in All Blacks training squad

Fijian Flyer and Former All Blacks Sevens wing Waisake Naholo has been named in the All Blacks 41 man squad for the upcoming Samoa test and Rugby Championship. Naholo who plays for the Highlanders is currently the

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Pearls expect a tough one from Cook Islands

With only 13 days to the Pacific Games, the Fiji Pearls will be expecting a tough competition from Cook Islands in the Pacific Games Netball Competition. Fiji is pooled with Vanuatu and the Cook Islands. Coach

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Super Rugby semis confirmed

The Super Rugby semi-final draws have been confirmed and it will see the Hurricanes meet the Brumbies while the Waratahs will clash with the Highlanders. This is after the Highlanders beat the Chiefs 24-14 last nig

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