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Boxing only taking 3 boxers to Pacific Games

The Fiji Boxing team to the Pacific Games will only have three boxers. Coach Pauliasi Ratu has confirmed to Fijivillage that they currently have eight boxers who are fighting to get a spot for the Pacific Games.

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Wales still wary of Flying Fijians

Wales coach Warren Gatland is not worried about England or Australia but is wary of the Vodafone Flying Fijians. Considering the task ahead, Gatland is remarkably relaxed and smiling after analyzing the Wallabies a

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Lutumailagi included in Fiji Bati training squad

Former Fiji Sevens team playmaker Jiuta Lutumailagi has been included in the training squad for the Fiji Bati Nines team to the Pacific Games. Coach Maika Vunivere says he has proved himself in the local Nines comp

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Osborne rested for Hurricanes clash

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has made six changes from the team which beat the Chiefs last week for tonight's game against the Hurricanes. Fiji born winger Patrick Osborne has been rested due to a calf injury

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Fitzgibbons wins 2015 Women's Fiji Pro

Sally Fitzgibbons has successfully defended her Fiji Pro title beating South Africa’s Bianca Buitendag. Fitzgibbons has been surfing with a strapped head since bursting her eardrum in the second round.

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Fiji Bati team to Pacific Games to consist of local players

No overseas based players will be part of the Fiji Bati team to the Pacific Games. Coach, Maika Vunivere has confirmed to Fijivillage that all players part of the Fiji Bati team to the pacific games are based local

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Fiji U20 to maintain tactics against Honduras

The Vodafone Fiji Under 20 soccer team have no intention of changing their tactics for this afternoon’s Under 20 World Cup football clash against Honduras in Christchurch. The Pacific champions were thumped 8

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Skipper Cup leaders Suva not underestimating Tailevu

The Skipper Cup competition leader Suva will not underestimate Tailevu in their clash this Saturday. Suva will be having the services of captain Waqabaca Kotobalavu, national sevens playmaker Emosi Mulevoro, former

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Kirwan selects young Blues team to face Crusaders

Blues coach Sir John Kirwan has selected a young side to face the Crusaders this weekend. Despite missing so many regular starters, Kirwan has also made the bold call to overlook former All Blacks midfielder Franci

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Fiji U20 to face Honduras today in must-win game

It is a do or die match for the Vodafone Fiji Under 20 soccer team in the FIFA Under 20 World Cup when they face Honduras this afternoon in their second pool match. Germany thrashed Fiji 8-1 in Christchurch on Mond

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Fiji Bati expecting tough Kumuls team at Pacific Games

With only 30 days to the Pacific Games, the Vodafone Fiji Bati team knows that host Papua New Guinea will be tough on their home ground. The Fiji Bati who outclassed the Kumuls a few months ago in their Pacific Dou

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Rawaca turns down major offers from renowned clubs

Vodafone Fiji 7s block busting wing Savenaca Rawaca will play for Fiji until the 2016 Rio Olympics and has turned down five offers from renowned overseas clubs. Rawaca told Fijivillage today that he has promised hi

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Horwill and Genia to move overseas after World Cup

Departing Queensland Reds veterans James Horwill and Will Genia say they have no regrets over their decisions to move overseas after this year's World Cup. But the Wallabies pair admit that it is only sinking i

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Women's Volleyball aim for Gold in Pacific Games

The Women’s Volleyball team to the Pacific Games in PNG is aiming to win a medal. Assistant coach Emori Bakewa says he has assembled most of the players from the last games for next month’s Pacific Game

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