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Veteran Nasoni Roko back in Fiji 7s team

Veteran Vodafone Fiji 7s player Nasoni Roko has made his come back to the IRB World Sevens Series after being selected in the final 12 member team for the Dubai and South Africa 7s. Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan

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Flying Fijians edge USA Eagles

The Vodafone Flying Fijians have beaten the USA Eagles 20-14 this morning in France. Fiji led 15-nil at halftime with tries from fullback Timoci Nagusa and wing Watisoni Votu but the Americans scored two tries of t

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Fiji 7s team to Dubai and South Africa named today

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan is expected name his final 12 players for the Dubai and South Africa 7s today. The players have been competing for a spot to Dubai and South Africa. He is also impressed with th

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Cama, Raikabula named in NZ 7s 16 member squad

All Blacks 7s veteran Tomasi Cama and Lote Raikabula have again being named in Gordon Tietjens 16 member squad to prepare for the next leg of the IRB World 7s Series in Dubai and South Africa. Tietjens has also sel

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South Africa 7s team extends squad to 26 players

South Africa 7s coach Neil Powell has extended their squad to 26 players with an aim to select the best players for the Dubai 7s and to defend their South African 7s title in Port Elizabeth. Powell has retained a c

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Coach Ryan praises 7s players for commitment

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan has praised the national sevens players for their hard work and commitment although there are some issues on and off the field. Ryan has also thanked the general public for supportin

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Digicel Fiji CEO confirms making $20,000 payment

Digicel Fiji Chief Executive Officer, Darren McLean has confirmed that he made the payment of $20,000 to a Vodafone Fiji 7s team players’ representative for the win in last month’s Gold Coast 7s tournament.

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Flying Fijians make changes to starting line-up against USA

The Vodafone Flying Fijians have made six changes to their starting lineup for their clash with the USA. The changes see Timoci Nagusa starting at full-back who has featured off the bench in each of the last two Te

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Flying Fijians can make an impact in RWC - Matawalu

Vodafone Flying Fijian halfback Nikola Matawalu believes they can make an impact at next year's Rugby World Cup. Fiji is currently in the pool of death alongside host nation England, Australia, Wales and Urugua

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FRU denies receiving payment from Digicel Fiji

The Fiji Rugby Union has denied receiving any payment from Digicel. This follows a press statement yesterday from Digicel saying that they have released a payment of $20,000 to the Fiji players who won the Gold Coa

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Sonny Bill celebrates birth of first child

Sonny Bill Williams missed training, but he didn't miss the birth of his first child. The All Blacks second five‑eighth's partner Alana Raffie gave birth this morning to the couple's first child, and

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Ryan satisfied with 7s team fitness and training

With three weeks to go for the Dubai 7's, Vodafone Fiji 7's coach Ben Ryan is satisfied with the level of fitness in his training squad so far. Ryan said he will not push them further if they have already r

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Five new players included in Fiji 7s training squad

Five new players have been included in the Vodafone Fiji 7s twenty member training squad to prepare for the upcoming Dubai 7's. Coach, Ben Ryan has named Police and Bayley's Coral Coast Man-of-the-Tournamen

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Flying Fijians drop to 13th place in IRB World Rankings

The Vodafone Flying Fijians have dropped in the IRB World Rankings. The latest rankings see Fiji drop to 13th place as Tonga moves into 12th position. Other changes in the rankings see Ireland over take Austra

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Fiji U20 soccer team whipped by Amicale FC

The Vodafone Fiji U20 soccer side lost their first match of the OFC Presidents Cup to Amicale FC at the Trusts Arena in Auckland, New Zealand last night. Fiji lost 3-nil. The Vodafone Fiji Under 20 soccer team

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