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2 players linked to Fiji expected to shine for Reds

Two players with links to Fiji are expected to shine for the Queensland Reds in the 2014 Super Rugby season. Reds coach Richard Graham has been impressed by the new players he has brought in for next season especial

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Every player has a fair chance-Ryan

Players fitness is the first thing that Digicel Fiji sevens rugby coach Ben Ryan will assess when he returns this week. Ryan said he is looking forward to training and seeing how the 23 players in the national exten

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Nadi in full strength against Ba

The Nadi soccer team will be at its full strength against Ba in the Pillay Garment Champion versus Champion series next week. President, Navneeda Goundar said they have got all their big names from this year in the

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FRU to present i-reguregu to late Tasere next Tuesday

The Fiji Rugby Union will present their I-reguregu to their late President Ratu Isikeli Tasere next Tuesday. The former Nadroga and Flying Fijians prop passed away on Boxing Day and he played 13 games for Fiji plus

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Fiji 7s not inconsistent-Ryan

Digicel Fiji sevens rugby coach Ben Ryan believes their 11 out of 12 wins in last two tournaments is not inconsistent. Fijivillage asked Ryan how Fiji's in-consistent performance can be addressed after winning the p

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Vakatalesau, Takieta in doubt for CvC

Ba soccer team officials are not sure if lethal striker Osea Vakatalesau and defender, Romero Takieta will be playing for the team in the Pillay Garment Champion versus Champion series next week. Fijivillage understands

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Fijian players on scoring sheet

Flying Fijians and players with ties to Fiji were on the scoring sheet over the weekend in the French top 14 competition. Former Lautoka player and France wing Noa Nakaitaci scored for Clermont as they beat former Flyin

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Fiji rugby U20 drawn in Pool B for World Championships

The Fiji rugby Under 20 side has been drawn in Pool B of the Junior World Championship which kicks off next year. Fiji will face this year’s runners up Wales in their opening match in June followed by France a

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Rugby League status in Fiji expected to rise

Rugby League is expected to become more dominant in the country after the Rugby League World Cup in the United Kingdom this year. Fiji National Rugby League chairman Peni Musunamasi has earlier stated that the sport

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Athletes warned on switching to other sports

Former Athletics Fiji President Albert Miller has advised top athletes in the country to think twice before opting to switch to other sports. This was after Pacific Sprint King Banuve Tabakaucoro has hinted his plan

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Uate and Sims expected for Knights

Fiji Bati players Akuila Uate and Korbin Sims are expected to feature for the New Castle Knights at the upcoming Auckland Nines tournament. Uate and Korbin both featured strongly for Fiji during the Rugby League Wor

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Brothers expected to be in top form

Brothers Ashton and Tariq Sims are already predicted by the North Queensland Cowboys fans that they will be a force in next year’s NRL. Ashton and Tariq both put on a sterling performance for Fiji reaching the

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Folau could be the greatest - Sailor

Former Wallabies wing Wendell Sailor is backing Israel Folau to be the greatest dual international of the professional era. Sailor, who, like Folau, also represented Australia in rugby league believes England’

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Monitor your diet this festive season-Tabakaucoro

The Pacific's fastest man Banuve Tabakaucoro is urging the upcoming athletes to monitor their diet this festive season. Tabakaucoro said the Coca-Cola games is just months away and athletes need to stay focus.

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Wallaby believes Fiji can win Olympic 7s gold

Wallaby halfback Nick Phipps believes Fiji has invested a lot in rugby sevens and we have a chance of winning the gold medal at the Olympic Games in Rio in 2016. Phipps is the latest international rugby player who has s

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Kolinisau sends Christmas message to children

"Listen a lot to your parents". That is Osea Kolinisau's message to children this Christmas. The Digicel Fiji 7s skipper said nothing has changed for them during this festive season and with Christ

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Flying Fijians to play Cook Is for RWC spot

The Flying Fijians will meet the Cook Islands on the 28th of June next year in the Oceania final for a spot in the 2015 World Cup. Cook Islands came through after winning the Oceania Cup and they now have a chance to fe

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Sau can be a star – Rasiga

Red Rock rugby sevens coach Lote Rasiga believes their latest wonder boy Eroni Sau can make a difference in the Fiji 7s team. Sau featured in the Battle of the Bati trials four months ago for the Fiji Residents where he

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Saracens crushed Leicester

Flying Fijians and Leicester center Vereniki Goneva could not save his side after they were crushed 49-10 in the Aviva premiership yesterday by table leaders Saracens. Last week Goneva scored the winning try for Lei

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Wallabies play-maker to join Toulon

The Toulon manager has confirmed that exiled Australian playmaker James O'Connor has agreed to join the European champions next season. With Johnny Wilkinson yet to decide his future beyond the end of this seaso

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