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Ba just needs a nil-all draw to claim CvC title

The Ba soccer team will just need to hold Nadi to a nil-all draw in the second leg of the Pillay Garments Champion versus Champion series this Sunday to win the title for the 18th time. Both teams currently have one poi

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Ellery returns for England 7s

Mike Ellery will return to England Sevens action after being included in Simon Amor’s squad for the fourth round of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Las Vegas.   Ellery burst onto the scene this season, scor

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Organisers believe Fiji will play at NZ 7s

Organisers believe Fiji will still be represented at the Wellington event of the IRB World Sevens Series next month. Fiji Rugby Union has had all funding from the International Rugby Board stripped due to financial

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Consistency not a worry for national 7s coach

Consistency is not a worry for national 7s coach Ben Ryan as this was evident in their previous performances in the IRB world 7s series. Ryan said compared to New Zealand, out of 12 games Fiji has won 11 while NZ ha

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Raikabula shines in Wellington’s win

All Blacks 7's star and Fijian born Lote Raikabula played an instrumental role and scored two tries for Wellington 7's team after winning the National 7's in New Zealand in the weekend. Wellington won it

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Ryan looks for ideal mix of players

National 7s coach Ben Ryan has highlighted that he will be looking at in-form players in order to make his final 12 member team for the next leg of the IRB 7s series. Ryan said he will be looking at a mix of players

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Wardens Gold retain Uluinakau 7s

Wardens Gold has retained their Uluinakau 7s title after beating Yamacia 14-12 in a pulsating final yesterday. Yamacia dominated in most of the game and led 12-7 late in the second half before Kalisito Rauro scored

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Zahid saves Ba

Abhu Zahid was the hero for Ba as he scored the equalizer in the dying stages of the second half as Ba manage to fight back with a one all draw against a spirited Nadi side in the opening leg of the Pillay garment Champ

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FRU board members working for free

The Fiji Rugby Union has today issued a statement to clear the air over concerns raised by rugby fans over the Ben Ryan Salary saga. Many of the rugby public took their views to the media about Ben Ryan who voluntee

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Fijians score in Clermont win

Flying Fijians wing Napolioni Nalaga and Fiji born former All Blacks Sitiveni Sivivatu scored a try each as Clermont fought back to beat Harlequins 16-13. Both teams were locked at 13 all before Clermont flyhalf Bro

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Wardens Gold into quarters of Uluinakau 7s

Uluinakau 7s defending champions Wardens Gold continued their fine performance after beating Nasolo Young Boys 10-7 to qualify for the Cup quarterfinals. Laced with the services of seasonal key players Risiate Tadu

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Former national reps to feature for Caterbury 7s side

Former national 7s rep William Saukuru and Sakenasa Aca will feature for an experienced Canterbury 7s side in today’s National 7s tournament in New Zealand. Saukuru and Aca will be joined by All Blacks 7s squa

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Kumar wins 3rd medal at Oceania Masters Championships

Fiji’s long distance runner Bimlesh Kumar has won his third medal at the Oceania Masters Championship in Australia after he settled for silver in the 1500 metres yesterday. The 38-year-old earlier settled for

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Nadi aim to upset Ba in CVC

The Nadi soccer team is expected to bury their losing streak in the Pillay Garment Champion versus Champion Series opener against Ba today. The Jetsetters have never won a CVC title despite having played four games

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Marist 7s expected to be bigger and better

The 38th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament is expected to be much bigger and better compared to the previous years. Marist old Boys President Lawrence Tikaram said $35,000 is at stake for the tournament with 64 men&r

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Ben Ryan’s salary approved

Good news as the Fiji Rugby Union’s application for Ben Ryan’s salary has been approved by the Fiji Sports Commission which is $300,000. FRU Acting CEO Dr Berlin Kafoa said they met with the Sports Commissio

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Bigger Fiji Bitter Marist 7s expected

The 38th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament is expected to be much bigger and better compared to the previous years. Marist old Boys President Lawrence Tikaram said that competition will be much tougher this year as many

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Fiji born duo to play for Taranaki 7s side

Two Fiji born players will be in action for the Taranaki 7s side in tomorrow’s National 7s tournament in New Zealand. These two are Former Lelean Memorial Schools under 19 centre Setareki Tamanivalu and curren

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Olympic trophy awarded to Save the Children Fiji

An International Olympic trophy for promoting healthy lifestyles in young people was awarded today to local development organization, Save the Children Fiji. The trophy was for the “Race for Survival” or

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Durutalo/Satavu in USA squad

Two players with links to Fiji have been drafted in the USA 7s squad to prepare for the upcoming USA and New Zealand 7s tournament. Regular Andrew Durutalo has been recalled by coach Matt Hawkins while Marcus Satavu wil

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