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Naiqama to face off against ‘The Beast’

Vodafone Fiji Bati fullback Kevin Naiqama has been named on the wing for the Penrith Panthers side against Jayson Bukuya’s Warriors team this weekend. Naiqama will face off with giant New Zealand winger Manu

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Neymar double helps Brazil thump Cameroon

Neymar scored twice in a man‑of‑the‑match display as Brazil rediscovered their attacking flair to beat Cameroon 4-1 and qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stages. The 22‑year‑old produced two brillia

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Labasa confident of winning the Vodafone Fiji FACT

The Labasa soccer side is confident of its chances in winning the Vodafone Fiji FACT title this weekend. Despite being well beaten by Ba in their last pool match, midfielder Netani Doli said the team is adamant of

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Fiji’s top players available for Cook Islands Match

Vodafone Flying Fijians coach John McKee said all his top players will be available for this weekend’s Rugby World Cup qualifying match against the Cook Islands. The match will determine which of the two side

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Ba eager to win Fiji FACT title

“No matter who scores the goal, we are out to win the tournament.” These are the words of Ba soccer striker Maciu Dunadamu ahead of their Vodafone Fiji FACT semifinal match against Nadi this weekend.

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Cook Islands on a mission to make their first World Cup

Barry George is on a mission to take the Cook Islands to their first ever Rugby World Cup. The Cook Islands coach looked for players during the ITM Cup competition in New Zealand last year for their World Cup quali

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Uate scores in Knights win

Vodafone Fiji Bati wing Akuila Uate scored a try as the Newcastle Knights defeated the Cowboys 36-28 in their NRL clash last night. The Knights scored seven tries to record their first win after seven games. M

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Carter ready for Crusaders’ return

All Blacks first five-eighth Dan Carter said he is ready to play for the Crusaders in their Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes after returning from a six month sabbatical. Carter’s last top match was fo

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USA draws with Portugal

The Portugal and USA soccer side kept their hopes alive of qualifying for the elimination round of the FIFA World Cup after their 2-all draw this morning. A win for USA would have put them into the second round, bu

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Ba will be out for revenge - Drudru

Nadi soccer striker Samuela Drudru said they will be going back to the drawing board to map out a plan against Ba for the first semifinal of the Vodafone Fiji Fact tournament. Drudru who was instrumental for Nadi o

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Ravana’s body arrives home today

The body of the late national athlete Roy Ravana Junior arrived in the country this morning. His body was accompanied by family members and close friend, Coca Cola Games senior boys 400 metres record holder Ratu Ti

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NZ U20 fullback promoted into Chiefs squad

New Zealand under-20 fullback Damian McKenzie has been promoted into the Chiefs squad for the rest of the Super Rugby season. McKenzie comes into the main Chiefs squad as a replacement for Robbie Robinson who has b

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Belgium defeats Russia, qualifies for knockout stages

Belgium is the latest team to qualify for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup after defeating Russia 1-0. Other teams that have qualified so far for the eliminations include the Netherlands, Chile, Colombia,

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Maciu Dunadamu hat-trick puts Ba in Fiji Fact semifinal

The Ba soccer team has qualified for the semifinal of the Vodafone Fiji FACT after beating Labasa 3-0 last night. Ba turned out to be a totally different side after losing their first pool match to Nadroga. Th

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Cook Islands believe they can beat Flying Fijians

Cook Islands rugby team captain Stan Wright believes they have a chance of beating the Vodafone Flying Fijians and qualify for their first ever Rugby World Cup. Wright, who plays with Waisea Nayacalevu in France, s

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Rewa beats Nadroga in Vodafone Fiji Fact

The Rewa soccer side now has chance of qualifying for the semifinal of the Vodafone Fiji Fact after they beat Nadroga 3 -nil earlier today. Rewa who lost two matches to Labasa and Ba came back strongly in their las

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Klose rescues Germany

Veteran Germany striker Miroslav Klose equaled the World Cup finals scoring record of Brazilian great Ronaldo to rescue Germany in a pulsating 2 all draw with Ghana in their FIFA World Cup match earlier today. Klos

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We will need to lift our performance - Logaivau

“We will need to lift our performance” These were the words of Labasa soccer team midfielder Ilisoni Logaivau as they will take on Ba in their final pool match of the Vodafone Fiji Fact this afternoon.

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Hayne and Radraradra named Eel starting line up

New South Wales star fullback Jarryd Hayne and Vodafone Fiji Bati wing Semi Radradra have been named in the Paramatta Eels starting line up to take on the Melbourne Storm this afternoon. Hayne and Radradra are expe

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Suva, Nadi qualify for Fiji FACT semifinals

Suva and Nadi have qualified from group B for the semifinals of the Vodafone Fiji FACT at Ratu Cakobau Park. Suva thrashed Navua 4-1 and Nadi managed to come from behind to beat Lautoka 3-2 in a hard fought battle.

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