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29 overseas based players named in Flying Fijians squad

29 overseas based players have been named in the Vodafone Flying Fijians extended squad to prepare for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup, the world cup qualifier and the test match against Italy next month.

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Fiji Pearls thumps Northern Ireland

It was a one sided game in the Digicel tri Series Plus One yesterday where the Fiji Pearls thumped the Northern Ireland 60-46.  Fiji led in every quarter of the game. Pearls Coach Julie Hornwegg said they h

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Army Green out to keep their unbeaten run

Army Green will try and keep their unbeaten run against a winless Lomai Green side in their Escott Shield clash today.  Army will be boosted with the services of former Flying Fijian and Suva captain Dale Tonow

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Gonevou named in Suva side to face Lautoka

Former Nadroga rugby rep, Semesa Gonevou has been named in the Suva side to play Lautoka this afternoon. Suva have some big names in the likes of Vesi Rarawa, Viliame Veikoso, Vilitati Sokiveta, John Stewart, Aporos

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Hurricanes defeats Rebels

The Hurricanes recovered from last week's loss to the Waratahs by beating the Rebels 15-25 last night. The victory was built on the Hurricanes defence and is their sixth of the Super Rugby season and second away

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Sydney Roosters prove too good for West Tigers

The Sydney Roosters were far too good for the Wests Tigers last night as they thumped the tigers 30-6 at Allianz Stadium in front of 16,024 fans.   There were some uncharacteristic errors from both sides, particu

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Still have lot of work to do - Hornwegg

Fiji Pearls Netball coach Julie Hornwegg believes they still have a lot of work to do, despite their courageous win last night. Hornwegg said she may give some game time to the young players tonight. Last night

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Fiji 7s team prepares to farewell Viriviri

"He has had a breathtaking season". These are the words of Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan as they prepare to farewell Samisoni Viriviri in England this weekend. 25 year old Viriviri will join French c

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Chiefs face Blues in crucial game

The Chiefs Super Rugby game against the Blues is the first of a series of crucial New Zealand Conference battles on who will be the team to confirm their playoff berth. With just five points separating the five New

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Redrock Rugby Club out to maintain unbeaten run

The Redrock Rugby Club is hoping to maintain their unbeaten run when they take on the Fiji Bitter NFA side in tomorrow's feature clash in the Escott Shield Suva Rugby Union club competition. Red Rock with three

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Cowboys co-captain shrugs off claims

Cowboys co-captain Johnathan Thurston has shrugged off claims that his team would be better off if he switched from five eighth to halfback after a slow start to the season. A hosts of former Origin players have wei

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Fiji Pearls records dramatic comeback win

The Fiji Pearls side recorded one of their most memorable victories in the history of Fiji Netball with a 60-59 extra-time win over Northern Ireland. The Pearls also won the Digicel Tri Series Plus One Championship

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Fiji 7s team cautious about pool opponents

Vodafone Fiji 7s team coach Ben Ryan believes Australia is a class team and it will be a great final match of the day between the two sides at the England 7s this weekend. Ryan said they cannot underestimate Japan a

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Lautoka hopes to repeat win over Suva

The Lautoka rugby side hopes to repeat their win over Suva in the Skipper Cup this weekend but this time at their home ground in the Sugar City. Last year Lautoka beat Suva 16-10 at Albert Park with the inspirationa

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Fiji Bati forward to play for Northland

Vodafone Fiji Bati forward Atunaisa Turagaiviu will play for Northland this weekend in their Skipper Cup clash against neighbors Tailevu. Turagaiviu, who is the younger brother of former Flying Fijians winger Filimo

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Fiji Pearls wary of Northern Ireland

Fiji Pearls skipper Matila Waqanidrola believes the Northern Ireland side will be stronger today. Waqanidrola said the Northern Ireland team was watching the Pearls game against Papua New Guinea on Tuesday. She

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FRU to readvertise CEO position

The Fiji Rugby Union will readvertise the Chief Executive Officer’s position soon. FRU earlier said that Dr. Berlin Kafoa will be the Acting CEO until this month but board member Baljeet Singh said they can&rs

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NFA rugby club hopes to secure star players

The National Fire Authority Rugby Club is hoping to secure the services of two of their star players ahead of their Escott Shield clash against Redrock this weekend in the Suva Rugby Union club competition. NFA won

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England 7s calls for big names

England 7s coach Simon Amor has recalled some big names to his squad in an attempt win their own tournament this weekend. Chris Cracknell, Matt Turner and Christian Lewis Pratt return to the side. England is fou

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Wallabies can reclaim the Bledisloe Cup - Folau

Waratahs fullback Israel Folau said the Wallabies have the talent and hunger to finally reclaim the Bledisloe Cup this year, ending the years of pain and suffering for Australian rugby fans. Folau admitted he couldn

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