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Former National rep to lead Ba camp against Suva

Former National and Ba soccer rep, Shalen Lal will lead the Ba camp this Sunday against Suva in the first leg of the Pillay Garments Champion versus Champion series. Lal was appointed the coach for Ba last week. He

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Ba-Suva CvC clash this Sunday

The Ba soccer team will take on Suva this Sunday in the first leg of the Pillay Garments Champion versus Champion series. The Men in Black and Suva last met in the CVC series in 2013 where Ba defeated Suva 1‑0 in

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Hard work needed to qualify for Olympic Games - Kolinisau

Vodafone Fiji 7s captain Osea Kolinisau believes that the players will have to work harder if they are to stand a chance of maintaining their top four status and qualify for the Olympic Games in Rio. Speaking to Fi

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Carpenter looks forward to more time with Fiji Pearls

Fiji head coach Kate Carpenter is looking forward to spending more time with the Fiji Pearls side as they march into camp today. Carpenter said they have less than a week to work on their best combinations.

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Fiji Pearls coach admits their disadvantage on match fitness

Fiji Peals coach Kate Carpenter said they have a disadvantage on match fitness as they prepare for the Oceania Netball Tri-Series next week. The Fiji Pearls last played an international match in June last year, Sam

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Red Rock Club to kick off its local 7s series this weekend

The Red Rock club will kick-start it’s local sevens series this weekend. Tournament organizer and Red Rock team Manager Malakai Yamaivava says this is the build up to the main Red Rock 7’s on the 27th a

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Leiloma dazzles at Uluinakau 7s

Uluinakau Green playmaker Ilimeleki Leiloma is another player that Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan will be looking at after helping his side to win the Uluinakau 7s tournament yesterday beating Army 17-0 in the final.

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Wardens Gold fall in Uluinakau 7s semis

A new champion is expected at this year’s Uluinakau 7s after defending champions Wardens Gold was bundled out of the semifinals. Vodafone Fiji 7s playmaker Emosi Mulevoro and Isake Katonibau made huge differe

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Ryan keeps an eye on potential stars

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan will be monitoring the national 7s players who are participating in the Uluinakau 7s at Ratu Cakobau Park today. Ryan said he wanted to give more game time to majority of the players

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Fiji Pearls wary of Samoa

“We will not count Samoa out.” Those were the words of Fiji Pearls head coach Kate Carpenter as they have nine days left for the Oceania Netball Tri Series. Carpenter said that majority of the Samo

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Mulevoro sacrifices time with pregnant wife for training

Former Vodafone Fiji 7s team playmaker, Emosi Mulevoro sacrificed time with his pregnant wife Sulia Mulevoro to train during the festive season. Mulevoro says being dropped for the first three tournaments of HSBC 7

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Taking on Silver ferns an uphill battle - Rabuka

The Fiji Pearls will have to prepare to their very best if they are to stand any chance to match the flair and physicality of the Silver Ferns. These are the words of captain, Mere Neiliko Rabuka as the Fiji Netbal

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NZRPA to decide Super Rugby match in Fiji

With 35 days to the start of the 2015 Super Rugby season, the Fiji Sports Commission Chairman, Peter Mazey says it is up to the New Zealand Rugby Players Association to decide if the Crusaders and Hurricanes match will

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Fiji Pearls reminded to remain focus for Silver Fern match

Fiji Pearls Captain Mere Neiliko Rabuka knows what is at stake when they will take on the Silver Ferns at the opening match of the Oceania Tri Series later this month. Rabuka said the girls have been reminded to fo

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Communication is vital to team’s success - Ryan

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan believes that communication amongst players on the field is vital if they are to maintain their status of being one of the top four teams to qualify for the Olympic Games next year.

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Tamanivalu dreams of playing alongside SBW

Starting a Super Rugby game for the Chiefs alongside his hero Sonny Bill Williams would be a dream come true for new Chiefs midfield, Setareki Tamanivalu. The 22-year-old who is from Yasawa-i-Rara said his next hig

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Paperwork frustrates Hayne’s NFL dream

Jarryd Hayne’s manager Wayne Beavis said the ball is in the Detroit Lions’ court after Hayne’s name did not appear among the NFL franchise’s first batch of 12 players signed to reserve or futures

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Tokatoka Westfield Dragons forward makes 7s squad

Tokatoka Westfield Dragons robust forward Josaia Wini has made his big break into the national 7s scene after being included in the Vodafone Fiji 7s squad that marched into camp today. Wini, who is the younger brot

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