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Now or never - Krishna

“Now is a chance to make a name for yourselves” This is word of star striker Roy Krishna to the Vodafone Fiji Under-20 soccer side as they are just hours away from playing Vanuatu in their deciding clash

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Rokoduguni on the verge of creating history

Fiji born British Army soldier Semesa Rokoduguni is on the verge of creating history by becoming the first Fijian to play for the England rugby side. Rokoduguni has been named on the wing for the England XV (15&rsqu

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Raiwaqa Rugby team out to maintain winning form

The Raiwaqa Rugby team is hoping to maintain their winning form when they play Navy in the Escott Shield Competition of the Suva Rugby Union this weekend. Raiwaqa upset Army 23-17 last week and are banking on their

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Warrington Wolves after Ashton Sims

English rugby league club Warrington Wolves is after Vodafone Fiji Bati forward Ashton Sims for next season.  The Wolves are on the lookout for a front-rower and have targeted Sims, who comes off contract at th

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Goneva ruled out due to injury

Vodafone Flying Fijians wing Vereniki Goneva has been ruled out for the match against Italy next month. Coach John McKee said they have been informed by his club Leicester the Goneva is injured. Mckee said they

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Vodafone Fiji U20 hopes to continue winning streak

Vodafone Fiji Under 20 soccer coach Ravinesh Kumar is hoping that players will be able to retain their determination ahead of their deciding clash against Vanuatu at the OFC Under 20 Championship this afternoon. Kum

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Hayne helps NSW win State of Origin I

New South Wales fullback and Origin one man of the match Jarryd Hayne scored a try and was in devastating form as he helped the Blues beat the Queensland Maroons 12-8 in the opening match of the 2014 State of Origin Ser

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Kieren Read returns after injury

The Crusaders have made just one change to their team to play the Force, with Kieran Read returning to play for the first time in six weeks. Read, who has fully recovered from the concussion sustained in the Chiefs

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Pio Tuwai’s wife passes away

The Westfield Barbarians is expected to present their reguregu for the late wife of their team member and Vodafone Fiji 7s rep Pio Tuwai tonight. Head coach Epeli Lagiloa confirmed that Tuwai’s wife Irinieta S

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Italy suffers major setback ahead of Flying Fijians Test

The Italy rugby team has suffered a major setback ahead of the first June Test Series against the Vodafone Flying Fijians after captain Sergio Parisse and veteran prop Castro Giovanni have been ruled out because of inju

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Charlie Ngatai re-signs with Chiefs

Chiefs Super Rugby winning centre Charlie Ngatai has re-signed with the current back to back champions for the next two years. The former national age grade sprint champion has played 19 matches for the Chiefs, prov

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Fiji U20 a win away from World Cup

The Vodafone Fiji Under 20 soccer side is now only one game away from qualifying for the FIFA Under 20 World Cup after they beat Papua New Guinea 3-nil in the OFC Under 20 Championship yesterday. Goals were scored b

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Lautoka facing financial problems

The Lautoka Rugby Union has finally admitted that they are currently facing financial problems. This comes after Design Engineering who was the sponsor for Lautoka last year pulled out leaving the union to run on it

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Read back for Crusaders

All Blacks and Crusaders number eight Kieran Read is set to make his return to Super Rugby against the Force this weekend. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen indicated his star No 8 was likely to make his much awaited re

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Fiji U20 beats PNG

The Vodafone Fiji Under 20 soccer side is now only two games away from qualifying for the FIFA Under 20 World Cup after they beat Papua New Guinea 3-nil in the OFC Under 20 Championship.  Altaaf Sahib headed t

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Finau welcomes investigation decision

Former Fiji National Rugby League General Manager Tomi Finau said he welcomes the investigations that have been brought up by FNRL Chairman Immanuel Rueben. The Fiji National Rugby League has revealed that Finau was

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3 athletes from Fiji to depart for Queensland

Three athletes from Fiji will depart for Queensland this Thursday to compete in the Queensland All Comers Track Meet to be held this weekend at the Queensland State Athletics Centre.  The three athletes include

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Top female surfers arrive at Tavarua Island

The world’s best female surfers arrived on Tavarua Island Resort this week on the fifth stop of the 10 event Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Tour, which began in March on the Gold Coast of Austral

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FNRL investigates its 2013 transactions

The Fiji National Rugby League has confirmed that former General Manager Tomi Finau was removed due to non-proper acquittal of accounts. FNRL Chairman Reverend Immanuel Rueben said Finau failed to record some o

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Fiji U20 taking PNG seriously

Vodafone Fiji Under 20 soccer team coach Ravinesh Kumar has ruled out any thoughts of taking Papua New Guinea lightly ahead of their clash in the OFC Under 20 championship. Kumar believes Papua New Guinea presents a

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