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We need to believe in ourselves - Nakarawa

“We need to believe in ourselves” These were the words of Vodafone Flying Fijians lock Leone Nakarawa as they are hoping to maintain their unbeaten run in the Pacific Nations Cup this weekend. The

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Hayne helps NSW to Origin title victory

Former Vodafone Fiji Bati fullback Jarryd Hayne was in tears last night after New South Wales ended Queensland’s 8 year hold on the State of Origin title with a 6-4 win. Hayne was in top form as his try savin

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Matawalu ready to take on Fotuali’i

Vodafone Flying Fijians halfback Nikola Matawalu is ready to face the competition that will be provided by Manu Samoa halfback Kahn Fotuali’i. Matawalu who has been one of the star performers for Fiji is expe

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Moshin to play defender instead of goalie

Navua soccer team’s top choice goal keeper Sheik Moshin will be a defender in the Vodafone Fiji FACT starting tomorrow. Moshin said due to a shoulder injury, he is not able to train as a goal keeper. Mea

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Flying Fijians to play for sick children

We will play for them. These were the words of Vodafone Flying Fijians halfback Nikola Matawalu after their visit to the children’s ward at the CWM hospital earlier today. Parents and patients had tears

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Filipo Nakosi selected in Blues 10s team

Former Nadi winger, Filipo Nakosi has been selected in the Blues 10s team for the inaugural World Club 10s tournament in Singapore next week. Nakosi plays for the Blues under 20 team and development side where he s

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Guillermo Ochoa is the hottest topic

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is the hottest topic in the soccer world at the moment after his brilliant saves against Brazil this morning as the match ended in a nil all draw. Ochoa went full length to brillia

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Nadroga soccer team faces problems in preparations

Just two days remain for the Vodafone Fiji Fact and the Nadroga soccer team has not been able to train together. The team is facing major problems in preparations for the tournament and players will just get togeth

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Mexico holds Brazil to a draw

Brazil and Mexico played to a nil all draw in their second FIFA World Cup match. Both sides had equal scoring chances but they failed to capitalize on it. Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa made some brilliant

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Lautoka fears only Ba at Fiji FACT

Five loses and just a win. That’s Lautoka soccer teams record for this season going into the Vodafone Fiji FACT and coach Dennis Singh said this is not a good record but surprises are bound to happen in any t

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Masilevu signs with French club

Vodafone Fiji 7s player Benito Masilevu has signed a contract with French club Brive. The 24-year-old was the second highest try-scorer on this season’s IRB World Sevens Series scoring 27 tries. Masilevu

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Hayne carries the hopes of NSW

New South Wales dream of winning the State of Origin after eight years could rest on the shoulders of former Vodafone Fiji Bati fullback Jarryd Hayne. The Blues last won the series in 2005 and Hayne will be one of

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England thrashes Crusaders

The England rugby side claimed its first win of its New Zealand tour after thrashing the Crusaders 38-7 in Christchurch last night. England outscored the Crusaders six tries to one, with All Blacks squad member Mat

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Flying Fijians improve ranking

The Vodafone Flying Fijians have improved one place on the IRB World Rankings after beating Tonga 45-17 last week. The six tries to two victory in Lautoka saw them awarded 1.31 ranking points and takes them from 11

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Thomas Muller stunned with his performance against Portugal

Germany’s soccer star, Thomas Muller still can’t believe he scored three goals against a team like Portugal in the FIFA World Cup this morning. Muller said after their 4 nil win over Portugal that he ha

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Star studded Labasa team to play against Rewa

A star studded Labasa soccer team will run out at Ratu Cakobau Park this Friday against hosts Rewa in the Vodafone Fiji Fact. Three former Rewa players which includes Posiano Kalisito, Kelepi Qaqa and goalkeeper, E

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Kolo likely to replace Colati

Vodafone Flying Fijians coach John McKee has hinted that Western Force prop Sione Kolo will replace the injured Isei Colati. McKee believes 23 year old Kolo will boost the front row. Kolo made his debut for th

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USA defeats Ghana

USA has beaten Ghana 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup match. In another match Iran drew nil all with Nigeria while Germany thrashed Christiano Ronaldo’s Portugal side 4 nil.

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Muller hat-trick crushes Portugal

German soccer star Thomas Muller is the first player to score three goals in this year’s FIFA World Cup. Muller scored a hat trick in their 4 nil win over Christiano Ronaldo’s Portugal side. Man of

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Ba to start some U20 players during Fiji FACT

The Ba soccer team will have a number of Fiji Under 20 players in its starting lineup in the Vodafone Fiji FACT this weekend. Praneel Naidu who scored the winning goal for Fiji against Solomon Islands in the decidi

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