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McKee hopes Naiyaravoro will be a man of his word

Vodafone Flying Fijians coach, John McKee is hoping that star Waratahs winger Taqele Naiyaravoro will be a man of his word after verbally agreeing to play for Fiji in the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Last week, McKee

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Dodson not eligible to take part in Pacific Games

Considering that there is still some confusion on whether Samoan sprinter Jeremy Dodson would take part in the Pacific Games, Athletics Fiji Section Manager, Joe Rodan Junior has confirmed that he is not eligible to tak

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NSW Blues names strong side for State of Origin clash

With the 2015 State of Origin game 1 ready to kick off tonight, the New South Wales Blues have named a strong side to defend the shield while the Maroons Mel Meninga has named an experienced team to take the shield back

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McKee to assess Flying Fijians forwards during PNC

Vodafone Flying Fijians coach John McKee has said he will assess the forwards during the 2015 Pacific Nations Cup. Fiji has always had problems with the forwards in the past and McKee said they will need to lift th

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Veteran swimmers Probert and Puamau selected on merit

Veteran swimmers Carl Probert and Caroline Puamau were selected on merit when they were named in the Pacific Games team. Fiji Swimming section manager Lucy Erasito said the two swimmers have reached

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SBW ruled out of Highlanders clash

Sonny Bill Williams will once again miss another crunch game for the Chiefs having been ruled out of Saturday night’s showdown with the Highlanders. The midfielder is still struggling with a back injury that

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Blues skipper says they are wary of Maroons outfit

New South Wales Blues skipper Robbie Farah has disagreed with his coach Laurie Daley saying the Blues players don’t fear Queensland ahead of tomorrow night’s State of Origin opener in Sydney. But Farah

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Waratahs set to appeal multi‑week suspensions

The NSW Waratahs are set to appeal the multi‑week suspensions of forwards Tolu Latu and Will Skelton after expressing surprise and disappointment at the outcome of their Super Rugby judicial hearings. Hooker Latu

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Rawaca, Viriviri named in Flying Fijians extended squad

In form Vodafone Fiji 7s players Savenaca Rawaca, Samisoni Viriviri and former wing Benidito Masilevu have been named in the Flying Fijians extended Squad for the 2015 Pacific Nations Cup and the Rugby World Cup in Sept

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Malani yet to join Fiji Swimming Team for the Pacific Games

2014 Fiji Sportsman of the Year Meli Malani is yet to join the Fiji Swimming Team for the Pacific Games. Fiji Swimming Head Coach, Sharon Smith says Malani is still training in America and will be joining the team

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Fiji Under 20 soccer team thrashed by Hungary

The Vodafone Fiji Under 20 soccer team was thrashed 7-0 by Hungary yesterday in a buildup match in Hamilton. This is Fiji’s third straight loss in its buildup to the FIFA Under 20 World Cup. Fiji wa

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Brisbane Broncos thrashes Newcastle Knights

The Brisbane Broncos thrashed the Newcastle Knights 31‑18 despite missing six of their players to the Queensland Maroons Origin duty. The State of Origin game 1 is expected to be a thriller as the New South Wales

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Fiji Swimming preparation on track for Pacific Games

With only six weeks remaining for the Pacific Games, the Fiji swimming team’s preparation is on track. Fiji Swimming head coach Sharon Smith said the total squad of 21 has been consistently involved in traini

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Cameron Smith hands favourites tag to the Blues

Queensland Maroons captain Cameron Smith has predictably handed the “favourites” tag to the NSW Blues, saying his once all-conquering team faced one of its greatest challenges in State of Origin I. Smit

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Waratahs duo cited for involvement in lifting tackle

New South Wales Waratahs forwards Tolu Latu and Will Skelton have both been hit with alleged foul play citings after being involved in lifting tackles. Hooker Latu and lock Skelton were both cited for their involve

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Labasa and Lautoka to face-off in feature match

Labasa and Lautoka will face-off in the feature match of the Galaxy Premier League this Sunday. This will be the repeat of the Vodafone Fiji Fact semifinal where Labasa came from behind to win the match. Lauto

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Fiji U20 soccer team to play friendly against Hungary today

The Vodafone Fiji Under 20 soccer team will play Hungary in its third build up match today. The match will kick off at 3pm in Hamilton. Fiji lost to Colombia and Mexico in its two other buildup matches last we

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Blues confident with Dugan

Brad Fittler and Michael Crocker believe that in-form Josh Dugan can still provide the Blues with plenty of scoring power from fullback in State of Origin I this Wednesday. NSW assistant coach Brad Fittler agrees t

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