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Nabuli helps Dragons survive over Eels

New Dragons signing and flying Fijian winger Eto Nabuli has again saved his side with a 12-10 win over the Eels in Day 2 of the NRL Auckland Nines Tournament.   Nabuli assisted in Benji Marshall’s t

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Aussie 7s coach says Fiji has a solid team

“The Vodafone Fiji 7s squad looks very strong for Wellington and on their day they can blow any team anyway.” These are the words of Australia 7s coach, Geraint John who said Fiji will be gunning for th

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Labasa beat Lautoka in Galaxy Premier League

Maciu Dunadamu scored the winning goal in the 90th minute as the Labasa soccer team defeated Lautoka 2-1 in the Galaxy Premier League at Subrail Park this afternoon. Labasa led 1-nil at half time through a goal fro

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Ben Ryan names Vodafone Fiji 7s team

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan has announced a strong 12 member team for the New Zealand and Las Vegas 7s. Ryan has made five changes to the team that featured in Dubai and South Africa 7s. Returning after mo

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Samoa 7s team to be without 4 prominent players

The Manu Samoa 7's team will be without the services of four prominent players at the New Zealand and Las Vegas 7's This is after Tom Iosefo, Afa Aiono, Alatasi Tupou and Fautua Otto have all been excluded

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Viriviri focused on getting a spot in final 12 member team

Vodafone Fiji 7's speedster Samisoni Viriviri is focused on getting a spot in the final 12 member team for the New Zealand and Las Vegas 7's. After his first training session with the squad this morning, Vi

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Six countries to compete in the rebranded Pacific Challenge

Six countries will compete in the rebranded Pacific Challenge in Suva, as local players look to claim a spot in the 15s squad for the Rugby World Cup. Formerly known as the Pacific Rugby Cup, Fiji A will play host

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Vunivalu forces his way into Melbourne Storm Nines squad

Former Lelean Memorial School student Suliasi Vunivalu has defeated all odds by forcing his way into the Melbourne Storm Nines squad and will play in this weekend’s Auckland Nines Tournament. Vunivalu who was

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Former NZ 7s player named in England team

Former New Zealand Sevens player Warwick Lahmert has been named in the England 7's team for the New Zealand Sevens Tournament. Lahmert is set to line up against his former New Zealand team‑mates after taking

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No Crusaders-Hurricanes match in Fiji

The Crusaders have abandoned plans to play a Super Rugby match in Fiji and will instead stage the “home” fixture in Nelson. With Christchurch’s AMI Stadium unavailable because of a clash with the

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Veterans included in All Blacks 7s squad

All Blacks 7s veterans Tomasi Cama and Lote Raikabula have been included in the initial All Blacks Sevens squad preparing for the New Zealand and USA Sevens. The pair were overlooked for the last two tournaments of

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Dry, Geduld return to 7s scene

Chris Dry and Justin Geduld have returned to the Springbok Sevens squad and will travel with the Blitzboks for the next two HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments in New Zealand and the United States. Dry missed out

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Waqa shares his humble life to encourage young players

Vodafone Fiji Bati wing, Sisa Waqa has shared his humble life to encourage talented young players who have wasted their opportunities in achieving their dream. Waqa said after signing a deal with the Melbourne Stor

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Family and friends of U17 soccer player still in shock

Family and friends of the Vodafone Fiji Under 17 soccer player, Muni Shalit Reddy were ready to welcome him home and cannot believe that he will never return home. Reddy’s uncle, Deepak Somaiya said the two o

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Australia to face South Korea in Asian Cup title decider

The Australia soccer team has qualified for the final of the Asian Cup after a 2-0 win over the United Arab Emirates in the semi-finals. A blistering start with two goals in the first 15 minutes stunned United Arab

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Carter against game being held in Fiji

Dan Carter is urging Crusaders administrators to listen to their players and cancel their proposed Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes in Fiji. He told The Press that the match should be played at Nelson&rsquo

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Fiji U17 soccer player drowns in Samoa

Sixteen-year-old Vodafone Fiji Under 17 football player Muni Shalit Reddy drowned in Apia, Samoa yesterday. Fiji Football Association, CEO Bob Kumar has confirmed to Fijivillage that Reddy passed away yesterday aft

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Former NZ 7s player signs contract with England 7s team

Former All Blacks Sevens player Warwick Lahmert has signed a contract with the England 7s team. Lahmert has been included in the England squad and hopes to play in the Wellington and Las Vegas tournament. The

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