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Tikoirotuma returns on the wing for Chiefs

Vodafone Flying Fijians centre Asaeli Tikoirotuma returns on the wing for the Chiefs after missing eight matches. Tikoirotuma was injured during their round six match against the Stormers. Charlie Ngatai returns

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Canberra Raiders fined $10,000 by NRL

The Canberra Raiders has been fined $10,000 by the NRL for damaging comments made by coach Ricky Stuart following his side's loss to Penrith. Stuart launched a prolonged attack on officials after the game, feeli

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Fiji U20 soccer team receives $50,000

The Vodafone Fiji Under-20 soccer team has received a cheque of $50,000 from the Fiji Sports Commission ahead of the OFC Under 20 Championship which starts tomorrow. This will be a major boost for the team as they t

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Nadroga Rugby Union finds new sponsor

The Nadroga Rugby Union has found a new sponsor for this year’s Skipper Cup and the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy Challenge. Nadroga President Tiko Matawalu said they have come to an agreement but the name of th

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Crusaders make six changes for Highlanders match

The Crusaders have made six changes to the starting team that lost to the Sharks for this weekend’s match against the Highlanders in Dunedin. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has changed the whole front row as Tim P

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Fiji Pearls to defend title

A lot is at stake for the Fiji Pearls when they defend their Pacific Netball Series title in the Cook Islands next month. After their successful outing in the Digicel Tri Series Plus One Championship two weeks ago t

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West Tigers keep Koroibete

The West Tigers have managed to keep Vodafone Fiji Bati wing Marika Koroibete until the end of this year. After the Tigers lost promising NSW Cup winger Taqele Naiyaravoro to rugby union a few weeks ago, they decide

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Hayne’s family to watch State of Origin together

Plans are already underway for the family members of Jarryd Hayne to get together to watch the New South Wales fullback take on Queensland in the State of Origin opener next Wednesday. Speaking to Fijivillage Hayne&rsq

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Talks underway over Nadolo, Tikoirotuma

Vodafone Flying Fijians coach John McKee has confirmed that talks are still on going over the availability of Super Rugby players Nemani Nadolo and Asaeli Tikoirotuma for the World Cup qualifier. Fiji’s match

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Read may return to face Force

Crusaders captain Kieran Read is likely to make his return to Super Rugby against the Force next Friday. The number eight has been sidelined for a month with concussion and All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said Read wi

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Police out to secure services of key players

The Police rugby side is hoping to secure the services of some of their key players ahead of their clash against Tacirua in the Escott Shield Competition of the Suva Rugby Union. Manager, Sakiusa Tikotani confirms that

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Sharks flanker suspended for stamping

Sharks flanker Jean Deysel has been suspended for three weeks for stamping on Crusaders player, Jordan Taufua in the Sharks 25-30 Super Rugby victory over the Crusaders. Deysel has been suspended from all forms of rugby

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Nakarawa eager to play for Flying Fijians

Vodafone Flying Fijians lock Leone Nakarawa believes he is in top form and is looking forward to next month’s test matches. Speaking from Scotland, Nakarawa said after joining the Glasgow Warriors he has learnt t

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SGS old boys hopes to win Ambassadors trophy

The Suva Grammar Old Boys Rugby side has set its sight on winning their first ever Ambassadors trophy in the Suva Rugby Union weekly club competition. Despite winning two of their last three matches, coach Turuva Bavadr

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Chiefs make changes to line up

Defending Super Rugby champions the Chiefs is expected to make numerous changes to their starting line up to take on the Hurricanes this weekend. Star players like Aaron Cruden, Charlie Ngatai, Robbie Fruean and Asaeli

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Lack of preparation time not an issue - McKee

Vodafone Flying Fijians Coach John McKee has stated that limited time is not a drawback for him to prepare a good side for the June Test Series. McKee said he will be able to prepare a good side to take on Italy in

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Cocagi believes his experience will be vital for U20 rugby

France based Adrea Cocagi believes his experience will be vital for the Vodafone Fiji Under 20 rugby side in next month’s Junior World Championship in New Zealand. The 20-year-old who is one of the four overse

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Escott Shield challenge expected to be finalized this week

The Suva Rugby Union’s Escott Shield challenge is expected to be finalized this week. The Escott Shield Challenge is always a feature of the Suva Rugby Union weekly club games and has been on hold as there was

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Snatching up of growing talent frustrates Kirwan

Sir John Kirwan has vented his frustration at the growing talent pool in Auckland being snatched up. The Blues coach has come under fire for letting the likes of Malakai Fekitoa and Gareth Anscombe go from the regio

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