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Paterson to face former team Crusaders

Former Crusaders player Michael Paterson will play against his old team today. Paterson is on England’s bench for tonight’s match against the Crusaders in Christchurch, after being called into camp last

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Messi marvels in Argentina win

Lionel Messi scored a stunning second half goal to push Argentina to a 2-1 victory over Bosnia in their Group F opening match. Messi lifted Argentina in the 65th minute after striking a low left footed shot to the

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Flying Fijians prop to miss rest of Tests

Vodafone Flying Fijians prop Isei Colati is highly likely to miss the rest of the June tests after he sustained a rib injury in their win over Tonga in the weekend. Coach John McKee said they will discuss tomorrow

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Rewa prepares without goalkeepers

The Rewa soccer team is training for the Vodafone Fiji Fact without its goalkeepers Simione Tamanisau and Akuila Mataisuva who are tied up with work commitments. Team officials said Tamanisau may not play in the to

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Sports Fair planned part of Olympic Day Run activities

FASANOC has planned a different celebration for the Olympic Day Run this Saturday. In partnership with Goodman Fielder and McDonalds, FASANOC will also be hosting a Sports Fair to promote physical activity and spor

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Flying Fijians shift focus to Samoa

The Vodafone Flying Fijians have shifted their focus to Samoa and will be hoping to continue their winning form this weekend. Despite an impressive 45-17 victory over Tonga, veteran Sireli Bobo said there is still

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Koroibete likely to join Melbourne Storm

Vodafone Fiji Bati wing Marika Koroibete is highly likely to join Sisa Waqa at the Melbourne Storm. Koroibete was spotted in Melbourne last week and has been unable to crack a spot in the Tigers’ team but is

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Fiji U20 playing for 11th place

The Vodafone Fiji Under 20 rugby side will now have to win the 11th place play off at the Junior World Championship against Italy to avoid relegation. This follows the side’s dismal performance against A

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Matarerega out of Fiji FACT

Bad news for the Nadi soccer as goal scoring machine Rusiate Matarerega will not play in the Vodafone Fiji FACT. Matarerega who scored two goals in Nadi’s 3-1 win over Ba in last year’s Vodafone Fiji FA

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Radradra intercept try buries Bulldogs

Vodafone Fiji Bati wing Semi Radradra continued his try scoring form in the NRL as the Eels defeated the Bulldogs 22-12 last night. Radradra scored a try after intercepting a pass and ran 90 metres to score his 13t

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Italy beats England in FIFA World Cup

Italy has beaten England 2-1 in a Group D match of the FIFA World Cup. Mario Balotelli scored the winning goal for Italy. Earlier today, Costa Rica beat Uruguay 3-1 while Colombia made an impressive start to t

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Costa Rica has beaten Uruguay in FIFA World Cup

Costa Rica has beaten Uruguay 3-1 in a Group C match of the FIFA World Cup. Earlier this morning, Colombia made an impressive start to their campaign as they got a comfortable 3-nil win over Greece. At 10am to

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All Blacks win second test against ENGAND

The All Blacks have taken a two-nil lead in the three match series against England winning the second test 28-27 last night. Trailing 10-6 at halftime the All Blacks scored three second half tries to turn the game

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Players lifted their performance - Qera

Vodafone Flying Fijians Captain, Akapusi Qera said his players lifted their performance from last week and put up a good outing against Tonga in the Pacific Nations Cup match. Fiji thumped Tonga 45-17 at Churchill

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Flying Fijians hammers Tonga

The Vodafone Flying Fijians have started their Pacific Nations Cup campaign on high with a 45-17 win over Tonga at Churchill Park this afternoon. Nemani Nadolo registered 20 points alone for Fiji after he scored th

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Netherlands shock defending champions

Netherlands soccer team has shocked the soccer world after thrashing defending champions, Spain 5-1 in a thrilling Group B match of the FIFA World Cup. Xabi Alonso scored the first goal for Spain through a penalty

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Flying Fijians coach familiar with Tongan rugby

Vodafone Flying Fijians coach, John McKee is very familiar with Tongan rugby and knows what to expect in Lautoka today as he was formerly Tonga rugby’s technical advisor from 2010 to 2012. McKee has made a fe

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Tonga makes 4 changes for Flying Fijians match

The Tonga rugby side has made four changes to its starting 15 for today’s Pacific Nations Cup match against the Vodafone Flying Fijians. Coach, Mana Otai has declared that physicality is part of their game, b

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Suva defeats Tailevu in Skipper Cup

Suva defeated Tailevu 15-13 in the Skipper Cup competition last night at the ANZ stadium. The Capital City side was leading 11-8 at half time. In today’s matches, Tavua will play Nadi at Prince Charles P

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Don’t rely on Italy win- Nadolo

Vodafone Flying Fijians second five eighth Nemani Nadolo believes Fiji will need to start well if they are to stand any chance of beating Tonga tomorrow. Nadolo said the players should not rely on last week’s

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