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3 Flying Fijians named in East team

Three Flying Fijians who just returned from the Northern tour have been named in the East rugby side for the final AON East Versus West rugby challenge tomorrow. Robust second five eighth Lepani Botia, crafty halfba

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Coach gives green light to enjoy festive season

Digicel Fiji 7s rugby coach Ben Ryan has given the players the green light to enjoy the festive season but it may come with a price if they overdo it. This was revealed by national captain Osea Kolinisau at the opening

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Nacagilevu to start for West side

Former national 7s rugby rep Mitieli Nacagilevu will start on the wing for the West side in the final AON East versus West rugby challenge. Nacagilevu was out of top level rugby after a serious neck injury at the Fiji B

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Upgrade works on Ratu Cakobau park complete

The upgrading works on the Ratu Cakobau Park have now been completed and it will be ready for use next year. Special Administrator Napolioni Masirewa said they have done a lot of improvements to the ground which has now

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Veisamasama to meet NZ boxing stakeholders

Fiji Boxing Commission Director Malakai Veisamasama will fly out to New Zealand this morning to meet with Professional and Amateur Boxing stakeholders and will work with the New Zealand National Boxing Federation, on fin

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Nacagilevu returns for final East/West game

The final AON East versus West rugby challenge will see the return of former Digicel Fiji sevens rep Mitieli Nacagilevu. Nacagilevu was out of top level rugby after a serious neck injury at the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s

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Businesses show interest in sponsoring FRU

There may be some good news for the Fiji Rugby Union before the year end as some businesses have shown interest in sponsoring Fiji rugby. Last month FRU called for expressions of interest from companies who are will

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SA to have a sixth team in new look Super Rugby competition

South Africa will definitely have a sixth team in the new look Super Rugby competition from 2016 but everything else is up in the air. March looms as the deadline for SANZAR to agree on the shape of Super Rugby.

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FRU board awaits Northern tour report

The Fiji Rugby Union board is still waiting for the Flying Fijians Northern tour report. FRU Chairman Filimoni Waqabaca said they will make some decisions after looking at the report in relation to the Coach and oth

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FRU hopes to raise $1M from fundraising drive

The Fiji Rugby Union hopes to raise $1 million from their fundraising drive which will be launched next week. FRU Board chairman Filimoni Waqabaca said they will be launching the centennial jersey sale which has a limit

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Flying Fijians to boost East vs West challenge

Some Flying Fijians are expected to boost the East rugby side in this week’s final AON East versus West rugby challenge. East team manager Saiasi Fuli said Henry Seniloli, Waisea Luveniyali, Lepani Botia and Vilia

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Tagi to fight NZ middleweight champion

Fiji’s number one ranked middleweight boxer Opeti Tagi has a chance to be ranked 15th under the World Boxing Organization. Tagi will fight New Zealand Professional Boxing Association middleweight champion Gunnar J

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11 sports apply for overseas coach

About 11 sporting bodies have applied to have an overseas coach. This was revealed by Fiji Sports Commission chairman Peter Mazey. Mazey said these sporting bodies have not specified whom they want. Ma

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Fiji 7s pooled with NZ

The Digicel Fiji 7s rugby team’s inconsistent performance at the South Africa 7s will now cost them as they are pooled with New Zealand for the Las Vegas leg next month. After Fiji’s 45-19 plate win over

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Qera future in Gloucester in doubt

The future of Flying Fijians and Gloucester flanker Akapusi Qera is in doubt after he was left out of the squad for the Heineken Cup match against Edinburgh at Murrayfield yesterday. Qera is understood to have asked

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Blitzbokke win South Africa 7s

South Africa beat New Zealand 17-14 in the final of the South Africa 7s at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this morning. In an emotional occasion for the Blitzbokke as South Africa comes to terms with the death of Ne

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Wallabies agree to play league team in $10M game

The Wallabies have agreed to play the Great Britain rugby league team in a $10 million hybrid-game spectacular at Wembley Stadium next year. London’s most famous football venue has been booked for December 7th

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Springboks to control their emotions

Springboks forward Frankie Horne said they will make sure emotions do not get the best of them during the knock out stages of the South Africa 7s. Horne said the team has been motivated to win at home after the pass

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West beats east in 2nd clash

The West rugby side has beaten the East side 35-21 in their second match of the AON East vs West rugby match. The West side led 15-9 at half time as they dominated most of the game. The first game between the tw

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Fiji 7s team to wear black armbands for SA 7s

The Digicel Fiji 7s team will be wearing black armbands for the South Africa 7s tonight. The team will unite in paying tribute to the late former South African President Nelson Mandela in the stadium that bears his

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