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Suva says they were not seeded correctly

The Suva soccer team said that its first appearance in the Fiji Airways OFC Champions League has not been good, not only because they lost two of their matches but also because they were not seeded correctly for the tou

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Roy Krishna to play against world renowned teams

It may be a dream come true for Fijian striker Roy Krishna to play against the world’s renowned football club Aston Villa next month. Radio New Zealand has reported that Krishna’s club Wellington Phoeni

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Uluiyata favorite for senior boy’s 200m and 400m

Natabua High School athletics captain and long distance runner Batinisavu Uluiyata is by far the favorite to win the senior boy’s 200 and 400 metres events of the Coca-Cola Games next week. Uluiyata, who came

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Fijians playing in NRL make headlines

Fijians playing in the NRL have been making headlines after round 6 of the competition. From round one, Akuila Uate helped the Newcastle Knights in their win while wingers Eto Nabuli, Kevin Naiqama and Marika Koroi

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Crusaders and Chiefs prepare for big game

The eighth place Crusaders will be in for a do-or-die situation when they take on the Chiefs tomorrow in their round 10 Super Rugby match. The Crusaders and Chiefs have both had their shocking losses of the season

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Tavua College aiming for gold in 3000 metres open grade

Tavua College long distance runner Avishek Avinesh Kumar is aiming to win gold in the 3,000 metres open grade in next week’s Coca Cola Games. Kumar won the 3,000 metres event during the Lautoka Zone Meet with

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Ba closer to securing semi-final spot

The Ba soccer team has increased its chances of qualifying for the semi-finals of the Fiji Airways OFC Champions League after beating Samoa’s Lupe Ole Soaga 3-1 at Govind Park last night. Ba tops group A with

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Visa issue forces Naiyaravoro to miss Hurricanes match

The Waratahs giant winger Taqele Naiyaravoro will not be able to face the Hurricanes this weekend after complications with his visa. Restrictions on his current visa ruled out the Fiji‑born wing from facing the H

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Heavy conditions delays Ba match

Adverse weather conditions in Ba has forced the delay in the kickoff of the Fiji Airways OFC Champions League match between Ba and Samoa’s Lupe Ole Soaga this afternoon. It had been raining heavily in Ba in t

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Lockington eyes gold in high jump

Xavier College star athlete Shawntell Lockington is already eyeing gold in the subjunior girl’s high jump in next week’s Coca-Cola Games. Lockington, who won gold and set a new record of 1.53 metres in

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Ba to take different approach against Lupe Ole Soaga

Ba soccer team top defender and midfielder Alvin Singh is looking forward to another exciting Fiji Airways OFC Champions League match today. The 26-year-old who also plays for Australian based club Mounties Wandere

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Colin Slade to leave NZ after RWC

Crusaders flyhalf Colin Slade has signed a three year contract with French club Pau who have just won promotion to the Top 14. Pau coach former All Black Simon Mannix said it was a quick process to secure Slade.

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Xavier College banking on jumpers during Coca Cola Games

Ba zone champions Xavier College will be banking on their jumpers to make history in next week’s Coca Cola Games. Xavier is well known for producing outstanding jumpers. HOD Pemac and former national hig

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Linderboom ready to do wonders for Ba

Ba Football striker Keegan Linderboom hopes to improve on his scoring abilities in the Fiji Airways OFC Champions League match against Samoa’s Lupe Ole Soaga this afternoon. The 25-year-old former Waitakere U

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Chiefs almost at full strength to face Crusaders

The Chiefs expect to have a near full‑strength squad to pick from for Friday’s New Zealand Super Rugby derby against the Crusaders. Sonny Bill Williams, Charlie Ngatai and Tim Nanai‑Williams have trained

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Bese aims to create history

Gospel High School senior girls sprinter Younis Bese is aiming to create history for her school as she focuses on the 100 metres and 200 metres events at next week’s Coca Cola Games. Bese said the school

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Digicel and Punjas partner to host tournament

Digicel and Punjas Fiji have made a timely partnership with Netball Fiji to host the Digicel Punjas International Tournament starting this Friday. Digicel Fiji and Punjas announced this morning that teams from Papu

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Do or die situation for Suva soccer

It will be a do or die match for the Suva Football team as they prepare to face Amicale FC of Vanuatu tomorrow in the Fiji Airways OFC Champions League. Suva needs to win this match by a good goal margin to have a

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Naholo one of the best wings in Super Rugby

What do the Highlanders have in common with the world's best selling cookie? As they eye up this weekend's Super Rugby derby against the Blues, they hope the answer is more tries. As a back three, All

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