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Under 20 soccer team learn to play against top nations

The Vodafone Fiji Under 20 soccer team players are now learning how to play against top football nations like Germany who they will face in the pool stages of the FIFA Under 20 World Cup. Germany plays top level fo

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Marist to hold inter-house today

Coca Cola Games boys defending champions, Marist Brothers High School will hold their inter-house athletics meet today. Marist Athletics team manager, Navitalai Waiwalu said the inter-house today will be a good pla

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Brumbies captain to miss match against the Chiefs

Brumbies captain David Pocock will miss this week's second round Super Rugby match against the Chiefs due to an injury he sustained playing against the Reds in Canberra last week. Pocock missed the Brumbies tra

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Kuridrani re-signs with Brumbies

Hard-running ACT Brumbies centre and Fiji born Tevita Kuridrani has re-signed with the Brumbies and the Wallabies on an upgraded deal which will keep him in Australian rugby for at least the next two years. It is a

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Pacific Games soccer to be played at Under 23 level

The soccer competition at this year’s Pacific Games will be played at the Under 23 level. The decision has made by the Pacific Games Committee Executive Board and has been relayed to the Fiji Football Associa

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Blackadder considers changes for Highlanders clash

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder may be tempted to rush Fijian wing Nemani Nadolo back after the Crusaders backline failed to deliver when under pressure in their match against the Rebels over the weekend. Blackadde

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India beats Pakistan after Kohli’s century

Virat Kohli compiled a composed hundred to help defending champions India begin the World Cup with a 76‑run victory over fierce rivals Pakistan. Kohli made 107 and shared the century stands with both Shikhar Dhaw

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Taqele Naiyaravoro is ready

Waratahs new rising star and Fiji born winger Taqele Naiyaravoro is ready to give his utmost best when the Waratahs takes on Western Force in their opening Super Rugby match this afternoon. Coach Michael Cheika has

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Chiefs beat Blues

Former Super Rugby champions the Chiefs started their 2015 Super Rugby campaign with an 23-18 victory over the Blues last night. The match saw the return of Rugby World Cup winning code hopper Sonny Bill Williams w

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Nadi beats Labasa

Nadi Soccer Team gained victory over Labasa 1-0 in their home ground this afternoon in the 2015 Galaxy Premier League Tournament. Meanwhile, Nadroga will face Ba at Lawaqa Park tomorrow at 3pm while Lautoka will ta

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Time for Kirwan to deliver

Sir John Kirwan's job is on the line. Off contract at the end of this season, Kirwan's third year must deliver results. Over the last two years the Blues have won 13 of 32 games for a 41 per cent win r

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SBW to inspire Chiefs ahead of Blues match

Sonny Bill Williams will be leading the charge for the Chiefs tonight as they face the Blues in their Super Rugby opening match. The presence of Williams in the number 12 jersey for the first time since 2012 will b

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Rebels upset Crusaders while Brumbies thump Reds

The Melbourne Rebels kicked off their 2015 Super Rugby season with a shocking 20-10 victory over seven time champions the Crusaders at AMI Stadium last night. The two tries to one victory is the Melbourne Rebels fi

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Naidau stands out in Jasper meet

Mereseini Naidau was given the award of most outstanding athlete at the  Jasper Williams Secondary School Interhouse today. Naidau who took part in the 3000 and 1500 metres event recorded impressive times.

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Ben Ryan to be guest speaker at Fiji Sports Awards

Vodafone Fiji Sevens coach Ben Ryan will be the guest speaker of the 2014 Fiji Sports Awards on the 27th of this month. This was announced today by FASANOC Sports Development Manager Lyndall Fisher after they signe

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Crusaders look to break Super Rugby title drought

If the Crusaders are looking for an omen to break their Super Rugby title drought it could be their starting line‑up. The side have All Black super stars Dan Carter and Richie McCaw both starting the first game o

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Fiji 7s team out to give their best shot

“We will give it our best shot.” Those are the words of Vodafone Fiji 7's coach Ben Ryan as they prepare for the Las Vegas 7's tomorrow. Ryan said he will be shifting some players around li

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8 Pakistan players fined for breaching curfew

Eight Pakistan players, including former captain Shahid Afridi, have reportedly been fined for breaching a team curfew ahead of their crucial World Cup game against India. They have also been warned that a repeat o

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