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Maroons coach names star stud side to face NSW

Queensland Maroons coach Mel Meninga has named a star studded line up to take on New South Wales in State of Origin Game one next Wednesday. Meninga has retained star players like Greg Inglis, Dailey Cherry Evans, J

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Tikoirotuma unlikely to play for Fiji

Vodafone Flying Fijians wing Asaeli Tikoirotuma is highly unlikely to play for Fiji in the upcoming June test series. Tikoirotuma is a vital member of the Chiefs Super Rugby campaign who are in contention for a play

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Police suffer major setback in Escott Shield championship

Escott Shield champion, Police has suffered a major setback ahead of their clash against Tacirua in the Suva Rugby Union Club Rugby Competition this weekend. Several of their key players have been included in the Po

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No player is guaranteed a spot - McKee

Vodafone Flying Fijians Coach John McKee has stated that no player is guaranteed a spot in the side for the test matches next month. McKee said current squad members should perform because there are other players wh

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Sims set to debut for Blues

North Queensland Cowboys and Vodafone Fiji Bati forward Tariq Sims is set to be the answer for the Blues team with New South Wales coach Laurie Daley phoning him late last week offering a selection carrot. The Blues

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Nabua Rugby side to maintain winning streak

The Nabua Rugby side will be hoping to maintain their winning form ahead of their clash against NFA in the Escott Shield Competition of the Suva Rugby Union. Nabua has beaten top teams like Lomaiviti and Raiwaqa and

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Cruden hopes to recover before Hurricanes match

Aaron Cruden is optimistic he has fully recovered from his broken thumb and should be ready to make his comeback against the Hurricanes this weekend. Cruden who is with the All Blacks training group in Christchurch

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Tariq Sims is the Answer

North Queensland Cowboys and Vodafone Fiji Bati forward Tariq Sims is set to be the answer for the Blues team with New South Wales coach Laurie Daley phoning him late last week offering a selection carrot. The Blues

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3 confirmed matches for Vodafone Fiji Bati

The Fiji National Rugby League has confirmed three test matches for the Vodafone Fiji Bati side later this year. This was confirmed to Fijivillage by Development Officer Joe Rabele. Rabele said two of these test match

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Waratahs secure victory in Super Rugby

The Waratahs secured back to back victories for the first time since the second round when they beat the Lions 41-13 with a bonus point victory last night. The result moved the Waratahs from eighth place up to fourth

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Auckland City wins OFC Champions league

Auckland City soccer team has been crowned the Oceania Champions for the sixth time after the team beat Amicale FC 2-1 in the second leg of the OFC Champions league final. Both teams drew 1-all in the first leg.

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Sharks stun Crusaders

The Sharks have stunned the Crusaders 30-25 in their Super Rugby clash in Christchurch last night. The visitors were down to 14 men after 17 minutes when a Sharks player was given a red card for stomping on Jordan T

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Nadroga thrash Suva in the rain

The Nadroga rugby team has maintained its unbeaten run in the Skipper Cup after thrashing Suva 31-6 under heavy conditions at Lawaqa Park this afternoon. Nadroga now leads the points table with 18 points after round six

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Fiji Pearls visit women in hospital

The Fiji Pearls took time off from training today and visited women patients at the CWM Hospital’s Lancaster Ward. Captain Matila Waqanidrola said they have got a lot of inspiration from the patients who are fight

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Suva to miss top hooker

Vodafone Flying Fijians hooker, Viliame Veikoso will not feature for Suva today against Nadroga in their Skipper Cup clash. Veikoso was outstanding for Suva against Lautoka last week and will be missed by the capita

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Nadolo to choose between Fiji and Crusaders

Crusaders Fijian winger Nemani Nadolo has to make an unusual decision to play for either his club or country. Fiji’s World Cup qualifier against the Cook Islands takes place on June 28th, the same night the Cr

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Naitasiri pip Lautoka in Skipper Cup

Naitasiri rugby team defeated Lautoka 10-8 at Ratu Cakobau Park last night in round six of the Skipper Cup competition. In today’s matches, Nadroga will meet Suva at Lawaqa Park, Nadi host Vatukoula at Prince

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IAAF Recognises Albert Miller as President

The International Association of Athletics Federations General Secretary, Essar Gabriel has recognized Albert Miller as President of Athletics Fiji. In a letter to Miller, IAAF said it has received numerous correspo

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Naituyaga Junior hopes to carry on father’s legacy

He was just in class two when his father passed away in 2002. 12 years later Aminiasi Naituyaga Junior has been named in the Vodafone Fiji Under 20 side to participate in the Junior Rugby World Cup next month. T

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MBHS prepare for Father Foley Cup Challenge

“It’s more than just a rugby match.” That’s the statement from Marist Brothers High School U17 rugby coach Navitalai Waiwalu as they prepare to play Saint Johns College in the Father Foley Cu

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