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Only the best performance can beat France – McKee

Vodafone Flying Fijians Coach John McKee has advised his players that they will have to be at their absolute best if they are to stand a chance of beating France this weekend. Speaking to Fijivillage from France, M

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RFMF dedicates Sukuna Bowl victory to fallen comrades

“There’s no better year to win the Sukuna Bowl than this year” These are the words of the Commander of the Republic of the Fiji Military Forces Brigadier General Mosese Tikoitoga while speaking at

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Redrock coach confident of winning Coral Coast 7s

Redrock 7s team coach Lote Rasiga is confident of their chances of winning the 2014 Bayleys Fiji Coral Coast 7s next week. The Qauia based 7s team has already won the title twice in 2010 and 2012. Despite bein

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Rokoduguni close to making debut for England

Fiji‑born Royal Scots Guards serving soldier, Lance Corporal Semesa Rokoduguni is close to make his debut for the England rugby side. Rokoduguni who is from Naselai, Tailevu is among 23 players retained by Englan

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Caucau AWOL, again!

Former Vodafone Flying Fijians wing, Rupeni Caucaunibuca is in the spotlight again after failing to arrive in France as scheduled. Caucau was expected to arrive in Agen last Saturday having signed a deal to return

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Expect big matches in Bayley’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s

Expect some block busting matches in this year’s Bayley’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s which kicks off in Sigatoka next weekend. This comes after the pool draws for the three day tournament was released last nig

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Nalaga out of Europe tour

The Vodafone Flying Fijians have suffered a major setback ahead of their opening autumn test against France this weekend. This comes after coach John McKee confirmed that Clermont wing Napolioni Nalaga will miss Fi

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10 internationals to run in the Melbourne Cup

More than 100,000 people will turn out under sunny skies at Flemington today for the 154th running of the Melbourne Cup. Ten internationals will now run in the Cup race, with Japanese stayer Admire Rakti the favour

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Flying Fijians prep for Europe Tour

The Vodafone Flying Fijians players will rejoin camp in France tomorrow to prepare for their opening Europe Tour test match against France this weekend. This comes after players were released last week to featur

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11 players offered 7s contracts – Ben Ryan

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan has confirmed to Fijivillage that 11 other players have been offered 7s contracts. Ryan said these players will be given the contracts today and they will be given more time to read

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Stage set for 154th running of Melbourne Cup

The stage is set for the 154th running of the Melbourne Cup as 24 horses will race for the greatest prize in the race that stops the nation. The Melbourne Cup field has been finalised with no further withdrawals, l

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Harris and Jane to miss out end of year tour

Hooker Nathan Harris and wing Cory Jane will miss the rest of the All Blacks end of year tour because of injury, though their replacements are yet to be confirmed. Harris rolled his ankle early in the All Blacks 74

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All Blacks thump USA

The All Blacks cruised to a 76-6 victory over USA in their test match this morning. Some of the All Blacks' ball‑in‑hand play was magnificent and in the land of entertainment, they put on quite a show in fr

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Tovolea crowned champions of the Great Eight sevens

Tovolea were crowned the champions of the Great Eight sevens tournament after defeating Tabadamu 19‑14 in the final yesterday. The Nadroga side lead 12‑0 at halftime. Tabadamu, which had national reps Sete

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Kuridrani helps Wallabies beat Barbarians

Fiji born Tevita Kuridrani scored a try for the Wallabies to help his side edge the Barbarians 40‑36 this morning. The Wallabies centre scored a sensational 40‑metre solo try in the second half. A cro

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Kiwis escape with a win from Samoa

Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney was a relieved man after his side escaped with a 14‑12 win over Samoa in their Four Nations rugby league clash yesterday. Samoa led for most of the contest before being sunk by a try t

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Basketball Fiji and BLK signs partnership

Today marks a milestone for Basketball Fiji and BLK as they signed and agreed to a partnership. BLK is synonymously associated with Rugby, however today marks the first time in BLK's history to venture into Bas

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Kiwis snatch win over determined Toa Samoa

The Kiwis have scraped to a win by the skin of their teeth beating a passionate and determined Toa Samoa side 14-12 in their Four Nations Match this afternoon. Samoa pushed the Kiwis right to the final whistle with

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Great Eight 7s tournament continues today

The Great Eight 7s tournament continues today at Lawaqa Park. Wardens Gold who dominated the pool stages yesterday will take on First Landing in the first elimination match this hour. In other matches, Red Roc

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