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Sims to have scan done on injured ankle

Former Vodafone Fiji Bati and North Queensland forward Tariq Sims will have a scan done today on an ankle injury suffered in Country’s 26-all draw with City last week. Sims limped off midway through the second hal

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Contractual issues leaves out Smith

The Fiji Rugby Union has today clarified that former Flying Fijians captain Greg Smith was approached for the coaching job but there were some contractual issues. FRU Acting CEO Dr Berlin Kafoa said the board had a

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Fiji sits third on 7s standings

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team is still in third position on the World Series points standing after finishing third in the Scotland 7s this morning. Fiji has 129 points while New Zealand leads with 158 points and is on cours

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All Blacks win Scotland 7s

The All Blacks 7s team thrashed Canada 54-7 in the Cup final. Scott Curry and Ben Lam scored two tries each as Gordon Tietjens’ side were ruthless in the victory against a Canada side playing in their first-ev

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Pearls aim to improve world ranking

Fiji Pearls captain Matila Waqanidrola said they will be focusing on improving their world ranking in the Digicel Tri Series Plus One Championship starting this week.  The Pearls are currently ranked 7th in the

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Fiji U19 thrashed by Junior Whites

The Fiji U19 soccer side suffered their first defeat of their New Zealand tour after they were hammered 5-nil by the Junior Whites. Fiji earlier beat Waitakere City 2-nil, Metro 2-1 and the NZ selection Youth side 1

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Vodafone Fiji 7s team has lost out in the cup semifinal

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has lost out in the cup semifinal of the Scotland 7s after going down to New Zealand 19 - 14. The wet and slippery condition took its toll on the players as the side committed a lot of handlin

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Fiji move up to semi-finals

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has proceeded to the cup semifinals of the Scotland 7s after beating England 14 - 12 in the quarter finals. Despite the wet and slippery condition Fiji managed to hold on to their 14 - nil lea

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Nadi beat Lautoka in NSL

The Nadi soccer team beat Lautoka 1-nil in the Fiji Sun Skipper Tuna National Soccer league competition. Samuela Drudru scored the lone goal for the Nadi side.      Story by: Prasheel Chandra

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Tagi crowned Middle Weight champion

Opeti Tagi has been crowned the new Fiji Boxing Commission Middle Weight Champion after he defeated Abhay Chand in a split-point decision at Prince Charles Park last night. In another classic bout, Napoleon Taumaipe

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Fiji Bati lose to Samoa

Fiji’s dream of playing in its first ever Four Nations Championship was dashed as the Vodafone Fiji Bati lost to Samoa 32-16 last night. Fiji led 16-12 in the first half with tries to Kevin Naiqama, James Stor

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Chiefs top NZ conference

The Chiefs have moved back to the top of the New Zealand Conference when they smashed the Lions 38-8 in Super rugby last night. The victory is the Chiefs first in six matches. The Chiefs outscored the Lions by six t

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Naitasiri remain unbeaten

The Naitasiri rugby team has maintained its unbeaten run in the Skipper Cup competition after beating Namosi 12-3 in the round four competition. In other matches, Nadroga thrashed Tavua 36-15, Suva defeated Ovalau 1

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Fiji keep Wales scoreless

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team stormed into the cup quarter finals of the Scotland 7s after thrashing Wales 45 - nil. Fiji’s defensive structure stood out in the match and they scored seven unanswered tries to claim v

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Vodafone Fiji 7s team win second pool match

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team escaped to a 24 - 17 victory over Kenya in their second pool match of the Scotland 7s tournament. Replacement play-maker Waisea Nacuqu was again the hero for the side after scoring the winning

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Vodafone Fiji 7s team dominate possession

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team dominated possession to claim their first victory at the Scotland 7s after defeating Argentina 26 - 7 in their opening pool match. Fiji score four tries through captain Osea Kolinisau, Emosi M

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Ba out of OFC Champions League

The Ba soccer team’s journey in the OFC Champions League has ended as the second leg semifinal against Amicale FC of Vanuatu has finished nil-all. Ba had to win this match by two clear goals to qualify for the fin

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Naitasiri remains unbeaten

The Naitasiri rugby team has maintained its unbeaten run in the Skipper Cup competition after beating Namosi 12-3 in the round four competition. In other matches, Nadroga thrashed Tavua 36-15, Suva defeated Ovalau 18-3,

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Vodafone Fiji Bati team named

Vodafone Fiji Bati coach Rick Stone has named his team to take on Samoa tonight in the Four Nations League qualifier. Aaron Groom and Alipate Tani will start in the halves, Lote Tuqiri will start in the centres alongsid

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Fiji can be competitive against top teams - McKee

Newly appointed Flying Fijians coach John McKee said he will put in all his effort to improve Fiji’s position on the IRB World Rankings. The Flying Fijians are currently placed 11th. McKee believes the Flying Fij

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