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Sireli Bobo named in starting lineup

Veteran Sireli Bobo will run out at Churchill park this Saturday for the Vodafone Flying Fijians as the oldest player ever to don the national jumper. The 38 years 135 days old has been named on the wing by coach J

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I am ready to take on the responsibility - Neymer

I am ready to take on the responsibility that once sat on the shoulders of Pele, Ronaldinho and Rivaldo. These were the words of Brazil star forward Neymar as he scored two goals to help the Brazilians beat Croatia

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Burotu starts as outside centre for Tavua

Former Vodafone Fiji 7s forward and France based player Seremai Burotu will start at outside centre for Tavua tomorrow in their Skipper Cup competition clash against Nadi. Burotu featured for Tavua in their 15-12 w

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Brazil hammers Croatia 3-1 in World Cup opener

Neymar Junior scored twice as Brazil defeated Croatia 3-1 in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup. Croatia took the early lead after an own goal from Marcello of Brazil. Neymar equalized for the hosts in th

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Flying Fijians wary of Tongans

The Vodafone Flying Fijians are expecting a fired up Tongan side when they meet tomorrow in the Pacific Nations Cup competition. A relatively young and inexperienced Tongan side drew 18-all last week against Samoa

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Koroisau named in Rabbitohs line up

Vodafone Fiji Bati hooker Apisai Koroisau has been named in the Rabbitohs side to take on the Wests Tigers tonight. Koroisau who has been in top form for the Rabbitohs has shifted to the bench after the return of I

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Suva to rotate players for remaining Skipper Cup matches

The Suva rugby side will rotate its players for the remaining Skipper Cup competition matches. Suva Chairman John O’Connor said they have about 60 players who attend a single training session and that is the

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5 changes to Flying Fijians starting lineup

Vodafone Flying Fijians coach John McKee has made five changes to the side to play Tonga this weekend in the Pacific Nations Cup. Watisoni Votu, Malakai Ravulo, Adriu Delai, Sireli Bobo, Leone Nakarawa and Nikola M

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Uate and Sims named in Knights side

Vodafone Fiji Bati players Akuila Uate and Korbin Sims have again been named in the Knights side to take on the Roosters this weekend. Both players were in outstanding form in their previous games with Uate scoring

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Friends part forever

Two friends who attended primary and secondary school together will now part forever. Jone Veisamasama and the late Roy Ravana Junior attended Veiuto Primary School together from 2000 to 2007 before attending Maris

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Osborne under New Zealand selectors radar

Another Fiji born player Patrick Osborne is under the New Zealand selectors radar after he trained with the All Blacks over the past couple of days and it was not simply to make up the numbers. Osborne celebrated h

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Indiscipline cost Fiji's game

An indisciplined Vodafone Fiji Under 20 rugby side was thrashed by Ireland 38 nil in their last pool match of the Junior World Championship. Fiji conceded three penalty tries and three yellow cards in the match.

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McKee to work with tight five ahead of Tonga test

Vodafone Flying Fijians coach John McKee has set his focus to strengthen the tight five ahead of their Pacific Nations Cup clash against Tonga this weekend. Fiji conceded two penalty tries against the Italians last

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Cocagi captains Vodafone Fiji Under 20

France based Adrea Cocagi will captain the Vodafone Fiji Under 20 rugby side in their last pool match against Ireland today for the Junior World Championship in New Zealand. Coach Salimoni Ravouvou has made four ch

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Nadolo cleared to play for Fiji

Vodafone Flying Fijians second five eighth Nemani Nadolo has been given the all clear to play for Fiji in their remaining test matches as well as the World Cup qualifier against the Cook Islands. This was confirmed

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FRU confirms U18 rugby 7s side for youth Olympic Games

The Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed that they will only select the national Under-18 sevens team from the earlier squad that was announced last month for the Youth Olympic Games. This has been confirmed to Fijivilla

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Nadolo to confirm availability today

Vodafone Flying Fijians second five eighth Nemani Nadolo is yet to confirm his availability for the remaining test matches and the world cup qualifier against the Cook Islands. Speaking to Fijivillage, Nadolo said

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Pearls coach satisfied with performance

Fiji Pearls coach Julie Hornwegg said she is happy with the overall performance by the team during the Pacific Netball Series. Fiji retained the Pacific Netball Series title yesterday after beating PNG 58-42.

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Uate hat-trick not enough

Vodafone Fiji Bati wing Akuila Uate scored a hat-trick for the Newcastle Knights but could not help his side as they were beaten 23-20 by the Wests Tigers. Uate has now achieved another milestone in his rugby leagu

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Rodan Senior Athletics Fiji President

Former national athlete and coach Joe Rodan Senior has been elected as the new President of Athletics Fiji. This is after Rodan was unanimously voted to be the new President of Athletics Fiji at their AGM today.

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