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Ryan hopes for the quick recovery of Domolailai

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan is hoping that hard hitting forward Apisai Domolailai will recover in time for their first match of the Dubai 7s tournament which kicks off tomorrow. Speaking from the team camp in A

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BLK Fiji Men and Women U19 loses their third pool game

The BLK Fiji Men’s Under 19 basketball side has again lost their third pool game losing to New Zealand 115-20 in the FIBA Oceania USP Under 19 Championship. New Zealand who are favorites to meet Australia in

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Fiji our biggest threat - Tietjens

All Blacks sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens feels that Fiji remains their greatest threat in their bid to win in Dubai this weekend and set themselves on course to defend their HSBC World 7s Series title. New Zeala

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Crusaders yet to decide on Fiji game

The Crusaders are yet to make a final decision on where they will stage their clash against the Hurricanes next year. Fijivillage has contacted the seven time champions early this week and we have been informed tha

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Aussie U19 Women’s team current favourites

The Australian Under 19 Women’s basketball team is the team to beat in the women’s competition of the FIBA USP Oceania Under 19 Championship after thrashing New Caledonia 125-22 this morning. Australia

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Success in Dubai is all about preparation – Ryan

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan is relishing the fact that Dubai is a happy hunting ground for him and he hopes that lady luck will again be on his side as the Fiji 7s team gets ready to defend their title at the Dubai

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Fiji Men and Women U19 lose second games

The BLK Fiji Men and Women Under 19 Basketball sides both lost their games in the FIBA USP Oceania U19 Championships yesterday. The mens team lost 46-61 to Tahiti while the women’s team went down to the Solom

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Fiji 7s team gets ready to defend Dubai 7s title

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan is relishing the fact that Dubai is a happy hunting ground for him and he hopes that lady luck will again be on his side as the Fiji 7s team gets ready to defend their title at the Dubai

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Powell hopes for consistency

South Africa 7s team head coach Neil Powell is hoping that his team will maintain their consistent form which they have enjoyed last season as they head to Dubai with an eye on the title. After finishing fourth in

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Fiji born soldier called back into Scotland 7s team

Fijian born British Army Joseva Nayacavou is back in the Scotland’s Sevens team for the Dubai and South Africa Sevens this weekend. Nayacavou has been called back to replace Rory Hughes who was injured during

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Mens Fiji U19 loses first game to American Samoa

The BLK Fiji Men’s Under 19 side lost their first game against American Samoa 61-47 in the FIBA USP Oceania U19 Championships. Fiji made a late come‑back to be down by just 4 points with 2 minutes to go.

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Fiji 7s coach advises players to stay focused

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan has advised his players to stay focused if they are to stand a chance to defend their title in Dubai this weekend. Speaking to Fijivillage from Dubai Ryan said he has reminded t

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2014 FIBA Under-19 Oceania Basketball Championship underway

The 2014 FIBA Under-19 Oceania Basketball Championship is now underway at the Vodafone Arena. 10 teams will compete from across the region in the championship in both the mens and womens competitions, with a spot i

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Former Wallabies captain charged

Former Wallabies captain David Pocock has been charged after chaining himself to machinery in a long‑running Australian coal mine protest. The injured flanker was chained to a digger with several others in northâ

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Fiji Pearls aim to deliver against Silver Ferns

The Fiji Pearls have continued their preparation with an aim to deliver a good performance against the Silver Ferns next month. Netball Fiji President Wainikiti Bogidrau said hosting the Silver Ferns is another mil

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Nayacalevu helps Stade Francis beat Brive

Vodafone Flying Fijians wing Waisea Nayacalevu was in top form as he scored a try to help Stade Français beat Brive 20‑17. The result means Stade Francais maintained their unbeaten home record and elevates

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Samoan 7s team hopes to win Dubai 7s tournament

The Samoan 7s team will be hoping to improve from where they left off in Gold Coast and win the Dubai 7s tournament this weekend. This comes after coach Titimaea Tafua has named a strong side with the inclusion of

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