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39th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament launched

The 39th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament is set to become Fiji’s biggest 7s sporting event. The tournament was launched yesterday with Pacific Beverages coming on board again as the official sponsor. Ch

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Ba out for a win in CVC

The Ba soccer team will be out to win the second leg of the Pillay Garment Champion versus Champion series against Suva on Sunday. Ba just needs a draw to win its 19th CVC title. Ba soccer goalkeeper, Epeli Co

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Tamanisau ruled out for 6 months

Rewa soccer goalkeeper Simione Tamanisau has been ruled out for six months after sustaining severe injuries to his jaw last weekend. This is a big blow to the Rewa side that is preparing to take on Labasa in their

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Galaxy Premier League looks to attract more soccer fans

Some measures will now been undertaken to attract more soccer fans to watch the Galaxy Premier League matches and major soccer tournaments this year. Some league matches last year attracted about 100 spectators las

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Verevou and Dreloa suspensions lifted

Fiji Under 20 reps Iosefo Verevou and Jale Dreloa’s suspensions have been lifted by the Fiji Football Association Board. Fiji FA President Rajesh Patel said Verevou can also feature for the Rewa soccer team i

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Crusaders players choose to play in front of home fans

The match between the Crusaders and the Hurricanes which is expected to be held at the ANZ Stadium in Suva is in doubt after the Crusaders players have chosen to play in front of their fans. Desperate to win the Su

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Fiji Pearls record first win against pacific rivals Samoa

The Fiji Pearls have recorded their first win in the Oceania Netball Tri Series however it was a close battle as Fiji beat Samoa by 46-44. Fiji started the match without experienced players like Taraima Rara Mitche

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Wise Kativerata expected to be new coach of Fiji Bati

Former Vodafone Fiji Bati player, Wise Kativerata is expected to be the new coach of the Vodafone Fiji Bati. Fiji National Rugby League has confirmed that talks are still on going for Kativerata to take over the re

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Vunivalu signs with Melbourne Storm

Former Lelean Memorial School student Suliasi Vunivalu who was part of the Auckland Blues Under 18 last year will be making his big break in the Melbourne Storm side this year. Vunivalu moved to Melbourne last year

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Fiji Pearls and Samoa to settle netball rivalry tonight

Pacific netball rivals, Fiji Pearls and Samoa will face each other at the Vodafone Arena for the Oceania Tri Series tonight. The match will be a chance for Fiji to pick up its form after losing to the Silver Ferns

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Crusaders search for Nadolo's replacement

The Crusaders search for Nemani Nadolo's replacement starts when they meet the Highlanders in a pre‑season match in Timaru this Saturday. Destructive wing Nadolo, who is contracted to the NEC Green Rockets, i

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3 young Fijians secure NRL contracts

It is a dream come true for the three young Fijian players who have finally singed their NRL contracts this year. This was after Penrith Panthers boss Phil Gouldis agreed to sign young flyer Kamineli Baisagale who

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Fiji 7s team players visit children at CWM hospital

It was an emotional experience yesterday for some of the Vodafone Fiji 7s team members as they paid a visit to the children admitted at the Children’s Ward at the CWM Hospital. Led by coach Ben Ryan and capta

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Silver Ferns trounce Samoa

Although the Samoa netball team brought in their experienced players, the Silver Ferns proved that they are more experienced with an 89-23 win over Samoa tonight.  Goal Attack Maria Tutaia who played in the fi

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Tamanivalu’s main goal is to make the All Blacks

A lot has been said about Setareki Tamanivalu’s future however the 22-year-old only has one thing in mind that is to play well in this year’s Super Rugby. Speaking to Fijivillage from Hamilton Tamanival

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Radradra rated best NRL winger

Four years ago he was a kava farmer in Somosomo, Taveuni, and now he is rated as the best NRL winger. With 19 tries after 26 rounds, 15 line breaks, 15 offloads and gaining an average of 131 metres per game, Semi R

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Samoa to bank on experience against Silver Ferns

Look out Silver Ferns the Samoa Netball has also brought in their experienced players. Samoa Netball Coach Marcia Hardcastle said she has brought in the same players who took part in the Singapore Tri-Series in Dec

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Fiji U17 thrashes Cook Islands

The Vodafone Fiji Under 17 national side had their first win in the Under 17 Oceania Football Championships yesterday after they defeated Cook Islands 5-0. Fiji’s first goal came from Simeli Batiratu in the 2

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