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Flying Fijians named in Heineken Cup team of the week

Two Flying Fijians have been named in Planet Rugby’s Heineken Cup team of the week. Watisoni Votu of Perpignan and Napolioni Nalaga of Clermont were named in the team after their brilliant performances last week f

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Cricketer named in East Asia Pacific team

National cricketer Sekove Ravoka has been named in the East Asia Pacific team for the Australian Country Cricket Championship next month. The 27-year-old is on a six month contract with Cowramup cricket club in Western

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PM launches FRU Centennial jersey

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has challenged future rugby players to uphold Fiji's tradition of playing rugby and to do it in a way in what Fijians are known for. While speaking at the launching of

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Nacagilevu named in 2014 Pacific Rugby Cup squad

Former national sevens rugby rep Mitieli Nacagilevu has been named in the 2014 Pacific Rugby Cup squad that will undergo a fitness test this Friday. Nacagilevu was out of top level rugby after a neck injury he susta

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Fiji 7s team look to Las Vegas 7s

The Digicel Fiji 7s team will march into camp as early as next month to prepare for the Las Vegas 7s. Despite two Plates and a Cup win early in the season Captain Osea Kolinisau has hinted their aim of winning the s

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New FRU CEO expected to be announced soon

The new Fiji Rugby Union CEO is expected to be announced soon as the interviews for the three short listed applicants were concluded last week. FRU Board member Dr Esther Williams is expected to table a report in re

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Goneva’s last minute try helps Tigers win

Flying Fijians Vereniki Goneva scored a last minute try to help Leicester Tigers beat Montpellier 15-14 this morning in a Heineken Cup match.  The win also kept Leicester’s hopes alive of topping Pool 5.&

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League FC wins NCC

The League FC from Navua upset the defending champions 4R Electric from Ba 1-0 in the Kriz Signs National Club Championship at Prince Charles Park. The star stud 4R Electric, laced with seasonal Ba reps could not re

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Tagi loses to NZ boxer

Fiji's number one ranked middleweight boxer Opeti Tagi's dream of winning the World Boxing organisations Oriental title was dashed as he lost to New Zealand boxer Gunner Jackson. Tagi was knocked out in the

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Qera quits Gloucester

Flying Fijians Captain Akapusi Qera has quit Gloucester for Toulouse. Toulouse has confirmed the signature of the versatile loose forward from Premiership club Gloucester. Qera will join the four-time European c

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4R Electric to face League FC in NCC final

The 4R Electric soccer team from Ba is on the verge of defending their National Club Championship title after defeating Civic FC 3-0 in the first semifinal. The side showed their dominance once again with goals from

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Nalaga scores twice in Clermont’s win

Flying Fijians Napolioni Nalaga was in devastating form scoring two tries as Clermont beat Scarlets 31-13 in a bonus point victory. Fiji born All Blacks Sitiveni Sivivatu and France International Noa Nakaitaci also

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Sonny Bill collects 2 rugby league awards

Sonny Bill Williams collected two prestigious rugby league awards this year but his boxing titles are now non-existent. Williams won the international player of the year with the Kiwis and was recognised as the Sydn

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West team wins AON Rugby Challenge

The West rugby team has won the AON Rugby Challenge beating the East on points difference in the three match series. Despite losing 26-19 to the much improved East side, the Rupeni Nasiga led team managed to deny a

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Suva club to face 4R Electrical in NCC semifinal

It will be the clash of the Titans as the two undefeated teams meet in the first semifinal of the Kriz Signs National Club Championships today. Civic FC from Suva will take on defending champions 4R Electrical from

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West team looks to seal rugby challenge

The West rugby team will be hoping to maintain their winning form and beat the East team in this afternoon’s AON Rugby Challenge. After winning the second leg last week the West team are on a high and will be

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East needs 14pt win to secure challenge

The East rugby side have to beat West today by 14 points to win the AON rugby challenge. The first match two weeks ago ended in a 22 all draw but last week the West side beat East by 35-21 so the Eastern team have t

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Fiji 7s captain apologizes to children

National sevens rugby skipper Osea Kolinisau has publicly apologized to the children in the country for their quarterfinal loss in South Africa last week. Kolinisau said they wanted to win back to back titles for th

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Botia included in Fiji 7s extended squad

Former national seven rugby skipper Lepani Botia has been included in the Digicel Fiji 7s extended squad. Ilai Tinai, Jasa Veremalua, Flying Fijians halfback Henry Seniloli, Red Rock speedster Eroni Sau and in form

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Northpole club billed as underdogs

Northpole Football Club of Suva is entering the Kriz Signs National Club Championship 2013 as underdogs. Team President Shane Hussain said the team has qualified for the Championship for the first time. Some fam

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