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Players to receive $78K in bonus payments

The Vodafone Fiji 7's players will receive $78,000 in bonus payments when they arrive in the country. Chief Marketing Officer of Vodafone Fiji, Sanjeewa Parera says they will pay $20,000 for the Glasgow 7s win,

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Fiji Pearls starts preparations for Pacific Games

The Fiji Pearls have started their preparations to once again win the Gold medal at the Pacific Games in July. Coach Kate Carpenter said they have mixture of new and experienced players in their squad like Matila W

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Foley expects tough match against Crusaders

Waratahs fly‑half Bernard Foley expects the Crusaders to have 'a chip on their shoulder' when the two sides clash this weekend. Foley was the match‑winner for the 'Tahs in last year's Super Rugb

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Glasgow Warriors signs Naiyaravoro

Glasgow Warriors have signed Fijian wing Taqele Naiyaravoro from the Waratahs on a long‑term deal, subject to a visa and medical. Naiyaravoro has penned a three‑year contract after an impressive form with the S

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Lockington included in Fiji Athletics team

Xavier College  Sub-Junior athlete Shawntell Lockington, who broke the high jump record in her division to claim gold in the Coca-Cola Games, has been included in the Fiji Athletics team for the Pacific Games

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Fiji U20 goes down to Columbia U20 in friendly match

The Vodafone Fiji Under 20 football team went down to Columbia Under 20 by 2-1 in their friendly match in Sydney last night. Both teams were locked one-all at half time. Rewa striker Iosefo Verevou scored the

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Sponsors and the whole of Fiji await the return of 7s heroes

The whole of Fiji with Vodafone and its consortium of partners are now awaiting the return of our national Sevens heroes to a grand fiesta on Thursday. Those are the words of Vodafone Fiji’s Chief Executive O

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Conrad Smith to sit out Blues match

Conrad Smith is set to sit out the Hurricanes match against the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday, but not due to the head knock that saw him leave the field against the Chiefs. Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd said his ca

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Fiji Pearls to play Silver Ferns in July

Fiji’s buildup to the Netball World Cup has been boosted with another test against the Silver Ferns. The Pearls will take on New Zealand in Porirua on July 23rd, two weeks before the start of the World Cup in

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Fiji U20 soccer team prepares for Columbia

The Vodafone Fiji Under-20 football side is working on its weaknesses and strengths as they prepare to face Columbia in the second buildup match this afternoon in Sydney. Fiji were beaten 3‑0 by Mexico in first b

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Fiji Women’s Hockey team named for Pacific Games

A well balanced nine-member team has been selected to be part of the Fiji Women’s Hockey for the Pacific Games. The team is initially made up of nine core players and five non-travelling players. The cor

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Naiyaravoro to stay in Australia if called up by Wallabies

Taqele Naiyaravoro has revealed he would stay in Australia if he gets called up by the Wallabies despite signing an overseas deal. The Waratahs winger has signed a three‑year deal with Edinburgh from next season,

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10 member Fiji weightlifting team named for the Pacific Games

A strong 10 member Fiji weightlifting team has been named for the Pacific Games and hopes are high the team will better their performance compared to the last games where Fiji won seven gold medals in weightlifting.

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USA wins London 7's title

The USA 7's team has won the London 7's title after thrashing Australia 45-22 in the cup final this morning. USA captain and HSBC Sevens Player of the tournament Madison Hughes led his team to their first e

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Fiji netball team to Pacific Games named

“We are ready.” These were the words of Netball Fiji Coach Kate Carpenter as she announced the names of the 12 players that have been selected for the 2015 Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea. The pl

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Netball Fiji raises $140K for Pacific Games

Netball Fiji has collected $140,000 through its fundraising drive for the Pacific Games and is hopeful of receiving an additional $160,000 from the Fiji Sports Commission. Netball Fiji President Wainikiti Bogidrau

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Naholo released from Clermont contract

French media have reported that Clermont have agreed to release standout Highlanders wing Waisake Naholo from a two‑year contract he signed before the current Super Rugby season. It’s a significant result a

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