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3 athletes likely for Commonwealth Games

Judoka Josateki Naulu, Javelin thrower Leslie Copeland and weightlifter Avolonia Vaivai are likely to represent Fiji at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland. Team Fiji Chef de Mission Linda Fisher said the three athle

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Viriviri nominated IRB 7s Player of the Year

Vodafone Fiji 7s speedster Samisoni Viriviri could create history and become the first ever Fijian 7s player to win the 2014 IRB Sevens Player of the Year award. This comes after Viriviri was nominated for the award

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Fiji Pearls set game plan for Northern Ireland team

Fiji Pearls captain Matila Waqanidrola said the team will put together new strategies ahead of the Digicel Tri Series Plus One Championship clash against the Northern Ireland side tonight.   Waqanidrola said th

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Sims fails to downgrade high tackle charge

Vodafone Fiji Bati and Newcastle Knights forward Korbin Sims has failed to downgrade his high tackle charge at the NRL judiciary last night Korbin will miss Sunday’s clash against Penrith.  He dispute

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Chiefs make 3 changes ahead of Blues match

The Chiefs have made just three changes to their side to play the Blues in their Super Rugby encounter tomorrow. Ben Tameifuna returns to start at tight-head prop, while Michael Fitzgerald replaces the injured lock

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Fiji will be represented in six sports

Fiji will be represented in six sports at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The sports include Athletics, Judo, Lawn Bowls, Shooting, Swimming and Weightlifting. Team Fiji Chef de Missio

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Few more areas to work on - Hornwegg

Despite their convincing win last night, Fiji Pearls Netball coach Julie Hornwegg believes they still have work on a few areas before their next game in the Digicel Tri Series Plus One Championship. Hornwegg said th

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Anything can happen in 7s game - Forbes

All Blacks 7s captain, DJ Forbes said they will not celebrate too early as anything can happen in the sevens game. He said the side is focusing for the England 7's and they want to finish with a good result.

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Fiji Pearls pound PNG Pepes

Fiji Pearls Netball skipper Matila Waqanidrola put up a sterling performance as they defeated the Papua New Guinea Pepes 67-41 in the Digicel Tri Series Plus One Championship last night. The 33-year-old stood out in

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Ryan glad to be back in London

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan said it feels great to be back in his hometown with an awesome team that is very keen to put on a big show in the last tournament.  Ryan said they have only lost 8 games in the W

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Fiji Pearls coach excited about tonight’s match

Fiji Netball coach, Julie Hoornweg said she is just as excited as her players as they start another journey for Netball Fiji tonight in the Digicel Tri Series Plus One Championship. Hoornweg who coached Fiji to the

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Ravouvou to feature in second game of the England 7s

Vodafone Fiji 7s playmaker Vatemo Ravouvou will feature in the second game of the England 7s this weekend. Ravouvou was suspended for four games after being cited for shoulder charging a Welsh player while on the gr

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Sims to challenge high tackle charge

Vodafone Fiji Bati and Newcastle forward Korbin Sims will challenge the grading of his high tackle charge from the Pacific Test at the NRL judiciary in a bid to play this weekend. The 22-year-old hit Samoan halfback Pen

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Another top Kiwi talent lured to Irish Club

New Zealand coach Pat Lam has lured another top Kiwi talent to Irish rugby club Connacht. All Blacks centurion Mils Muliaina has signed with the club on a one year deal in both a player and mentor capacity. Form

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Fiji Pearls to meet PNG today

Fiji Pearls coach, Julie Hoornweg said netball fans can expect some new things from the Fiji Pearls tonight when they take on Papua New Guinea in the Digicel Tri Series Plus One Championship. The former England coac

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Flying Fijians Coach has a month to put together a side

Vodafone Flying Fijians Coach John McKee has about a month to put together a side to prepare for four matches next month. Fiji will host Italy on the 7th of next month at the ANZ Stadium, one week later they face To

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75,000 tickets for day 1 of London 7s sold out

England 7s team captain Tom Mitchell said the team now faces more home pressure of winning. This is after the IRB announced that the 75,000 tickets for day 1 of the London 7s tournament have been sold out. They

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Farah on course to return earlier than expected

Injured NSW Blues hooker Robbie Farah is on course to return earlier than expected and to play in the rugby league State Of Origin series opener. Farah was initially given little chance of playing against Queensland

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Captain says they will display their best

Fiji Pearls captain Matila Waqanidrola said it will be a ruthless battle tomorrow when they will face the Papua New Guinea netball team in the Digicel Tri Series Plus One Championship. Waqanidrola said this year is very

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Nadolo might fill centre role

Nemani Nadolo might have to get used to being locked in the midfield. Injuries to Kieron Fonotia and Tom Taylor forced wing Nadolo to move to centre in the 19th minute of Saturday night’s 40-20 win over the Brumbi

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