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New multipurpose court opened in Rakiraki town

Aspiring athletes leaving near Rakiraki town will now have a proper court to play indoor sports after the opening of a new multipurpose court earlier today. It was a joyous occasion for youths living near Rakiraki

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Tamanivalu to explode on to Super Rugby scene

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie believes new Chiefs recruit Setareki Tamanivalu has the ability to explode on to the Super Rugby scene next year in the same way Malakai Fekitoa did this year. The newly crowned ITM Cup pla

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Turner smashes records while winning 5 gold medals for Fiji

The Fiji Powerlifting team have ended the Oceania/Asia Powerlifting Championships on a high note after smashing five Commonwealth, three World and five Oceania records. Seinimili Turner won five Gold medals and sma

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Coaching course completed FFA headquarters yesterday

The first Oceania Football Confederation ‘B’ License coaching course was completed yesterday at the Fiji Football Association headquarters in Vatuwaqa. Representative from the New Zealand FIFA Developme

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Hayne to close deal with Detroit Lions

Former Vodafone Fiji Bati fullback and aspiring NFL player, Jarryd Hayne is closing in on a deal with the Detroit Lions, according to a Detroit Free Press report. The Lions have been linked to Hayne since the 26 ye

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Carter likely to earn FJD$2M with French club

All Blacks first five-eight Dan Carter is set to become the first rugby player to earn more than $2 million Fijian according to media reports in Europe. Reports suggest a deal with French club Racing Metro could be

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Pools for Wellington 7s confirmed

World Rugby has confirmed the pool draw for the New Zealand Sevens in Wellington, round four of the HSBC Sevens World Series. The 2014/2015 season adds significance, because the top‑ranked sides after the ninth a

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Fiji Football’s major tournament venues announced

The Fiji Football Association Board has announced that next years Vodafone Fiji FACT will be played at Prince Charles Park while Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants will be played at Ratu Cakobau Park. The Courts IDC

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Blitzboks favoured to retain South Africa 7s title

With the quarter finals of South Africa 7s to kick off tonight, the South African 7s team has showed why they should be the team to beat as the race heats up on the World Sevens Series points table. Rugby pundits h

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Krishna goal saves Phoenix from defeat

Former Labasa soccer striker Roy Krishna has earned a dominant Wellington Phoenix side a 1 all A‑League draw against the Central Coast Mariners in Auckland with a late goal. This was the fourth game in a row that

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Fiji 7s team their own biggest threat - Coach

Vodafone Fiji 7's coach Ben Ryan did not make any changes to the side that played at the Dubai 7's last week as they get ready to lift their performance at the South Africa 7's this weekend. Earlier thi

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Paul Treu resigns as Kenya 7s coach

Paul Treu has resigned as the Kenya Sevens head coach citing unfavourable working conditions within the Kenya Rugby Union board. Treu, who took over Kenya Sevens almost the same period last year, said this weekend&

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Tamanivalu named ITM Cup player of the year

Fiji born Taranaki centre Setareki Tamanivalu has been named the ITM Cup player of the year during the New Zealand rugby awards last night. The 22-year-old played a big part in Taranaki’s historic victory in

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NZ 7s team to change attitude towards each game

All Blacks 7's coach Gordon Tietjens said for a squad that prides itself on their physicality, he admits they were outmuscled and outplayed in the last two HSBC Sevens World Series. Tietjens said they have to c

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Ben Ryan yet to decide on final team for South Africa 7s

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan is yet to decide on his final 12 member team for the South Africa 7s this weekend. After the semifinal loss to Australia in Dubai last weekend, Ryan has confirmed that there will be

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Senimili Turner wins 2 gold medals

60-year-old weightlifter Seinimili Turner has once again proved that she is still a force to be reckoned with in the Oceania region. This comes after Turner won two gold medals for Fiji and has set a new record in

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FRU makes bonus payment to Fiji 7s players

The Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed that they have made the bonus payment to the Vodafone Fiji 7's players who were part of the winning team at the Dubai 7's last year and Gold Coast 7's this year. FRU&n

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Fiji power lifting team continues fine form in Melbourne

The Fiji Power Lifting team continue their fine form to win two more medals at the Oceania/Asia Powerlifting Championships which is underway in Melbourne. Ana Garnett won two bronze medals in the Junior 84kg+ categ

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All Blacks coach confident to bounce back

All Blacks 7's coach, Sir Gordon Tietjens is confident he has the tools he needs in his kit, despite a poor start to the IRB World Series. New Zealand is fourth after two tournaments, failing to make the semis

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