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2 new events to be introduced in Coca Cola Games

One of the highlights of this year's Coca Cola Games is the introduction of two new events. Chief organizer Vuli Waqa said they have decided to introduce the shot put event in the sub junior girls and boys grade

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Ba to face Amicale FC in semifinal

The Ba soccer team will play Amicale FC of Vanuatu in one of the semifinals of the OFC Champions League. The Men in Black are unbeaten so far and have topped Group C while Amicale FC, who defeated five time champion Auc

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2 more overseas based players to join U20 squad

Two overseas based players will join the Vodafone Fiji Under 20 rugby side’s extended squad next week. Coach Salimoni Ravouvou said France based Adrea Cocagi and New Zealand based Deon Fraser will arrive next week

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Club rugby could be the answer for Marshall

Club rugby could provide the answer for Benji Marshall to get some much needed playing time after a lackluster start to his Super Rugby career with the Blues. After coming to rugby union from the NRL this year, Mars

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Around 2800 athletes to take part in Coca Cola Games

This year’s Coca Cola Games will be bigger as around 2800 athletes from over 70 secondary schools around the country have been confirmed to take part in the prestigious event. Chief organizer Vuli Waqa said th

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Storm steals victory

The Melbourne Storm scored three tries in the final 13 minutes to steal victory last night in the NRL and ensured the Dragons' 15 year drought in the southern state continues. Storm winger, Young Tonumaipea scor

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Thorn’s Super Rugby season over

Former All Black lock Brad Thorn's Super Rugby season is over and the question now is whether it's the end of his career. Thorn tore a bicep in the Highlanders win over the South African side, the Bulls in D

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Amicale FC stuns Auckland City

The Amicale FC side has stunned the current and five times OFC Champions Auckland City side 1-0 in their last pool match in the OFC championship. Amciale FC has qualified to the semifinals while Auckland City now ha

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Fiji 7s 18 member squad marches into camp

The Vodafone Fiji 7s 18 member squad marches into camp today without three senior players due to personal commitments. Team Manager Paula said Pio Tuwai, Setefano Cakau and Joeli Lutumailagi will join the team later

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Radradra not eligible to play in State of Origin

The NRL has ruled that this season’s top try scorer and Vodafone Fiji Bati winger Semi Radradra is not eligible to play for New South Wales in this year’s State of Origin. Under the new guidelines for re

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Waqanivalu out to stamp his mark

In just his first year in International School Suva, Jacob Waqanivalu is hoping to make it a memorable one by winning the Intermediate Boys 100 metres in the Coca Cola Games. Waqanivalu clocked the fastest time of 1

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Ba captain believes they can win OFC

Ba soccer captain Osea Vakatalesau believes the Men-in-black have capable players who can help them win the OFC Champions League for the first time. Ba has qualified for the semi finals after they topped Group C wit

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Weepu back with Blues

Piri Weepu is back with the Blues after being frightened by a serious health scare. Weepu took part in the training this morning after having surgery on a hole in his heart diagnosed following a stroke last month.

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Waqa expected to play big role against St George

Vodafone Fiji Bati wing Sisa Waqa is expected to play a big role for Melbourne Storm as they take on St George Illawara Dragons tonight. Waqa scored two tries last week but it was not enough as they lost to the Tita

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Chiefs sweating over fitness of Retallick

The Chiefs could be sweating this week over the fitness of All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick for his Super Rugby showdown with test team mate Sam Whitelock. Retallick captained the Chiefs for the first time in Saturd

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Coca Cola games torch visits the north

The atmosphere of the 2014 Coca Cola Games will hit the North today as the games torch is expected to arrive in Nabouwalu this afternoon. The games torch will visit schools through Bua, Macuata and Cakaudrove and coord

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FRU to finalise coaching job

The Fiji Rugby Union is in the final process of selecting the final candidate for the Vodafone Flying Fijians coaching job. This has been confirmed to Fijivillage sports by Acting CEO Dr Berlin Kafoa. Kafoa said they

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Ba qualify for OFC Champions semis

The Ba Soccer team has become the first team to qualify for the semifinals of the OFC Champions League. This is after AS Magenta defeated Tafea FC 3-1 in a Group C match a while ago. Ba who will play their last

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Manuca to face former club

Former Ba striker Tui Masi Manuca will play today against his former team in the OFC Champions League at Govind Park. Manuca who was one of Ba’s top striker in previous years recently joined Hekari United.

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Sims eyed by Rabbitohs

Vodafone Fiji Bati and Cowboys forward Tariq Sims has been eyed by the South Sydney Rabbitohs as a most likely replacement for Sam Burgess who will be switching code soon. Sims is contracted to the Cowboys until the

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