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East vs West Challenge ends in draw

The first Aon East Vs West rugby challenged ended into 22 all draw. For the east the tries were scored by Senivalati Vunibola, Iliesa salasalu, Vilitati Ceguvia while for the west tries where scored by Aporosa Duwai

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Kangaroos gunning for revenge

Australia will be gunning for revenge when they clash with defending champions and trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in the Rugby League World Cup final at Old Trafford tomorrow. The Kiwis won the last World Cup in 20

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Fiji lose to Australia in Oceania basketball

The Fiji Women’s basketball team lost to Australia 94-24 this afternoon in the 2013 Oceania Pacific Championship. Yesterday, the Fiji Women’s basketball team edged out a close game with Guam, winning 55

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Kiwis keen on retaining World Cup

New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney believes New Zealand can pull off another surprise result against Australia in the World Cup final at Old Trafford tomorrow. The Kiwis shocked the Kangaroos, who have lifted the tro

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There is enough speed in the side – Ben Ryan

"There is enough speed in the side" Those are the words of Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Ben Ryan as the Dubai 7s kicks off this hour. Ryan said he is excited with the return of Pio Tuwai. The Digice

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History in the making for Fiji Football Association

Its history in the making for the Fiji Football Association after securing $5 million sponsorship from Vodafone Fiji and C.J Patel today for the next five years. Fiji FA President Rajesh Patel said apart from Courts

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No Uprising 7s in 2014

There will be no Uprising Fiji International 7s next year as it will clash with the Las Vegas 7s in January two weeks before the New Zealand 7s. The organizing committee has decided to cancel next year’s meet as n

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NZ women’s 7s team make strong start in Dubai

The New Zealand women's Sevens team made a strong start to defend their world series crown in Dubai last night. New Zealand, who also won the World Cup earlier this year, confirmed their top seeding with 3 comfo

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Fiji pooled with Wales and France for U20 tournament

Fiji has been drawn in pool B with Wales, France and Ireland in next year’s Under 20 Rugby World Championship. Host New Zealand has drawn a tough pool with South Africa, Scotland and Samoa their opponents in pool

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Coach believes players will shine

With the Dubai 7s to kick off in less than six hours, national coach Ben Ryan believes the new players can shine this weekend. Nadi lock forward Semi Kunatani, New Zealand based Jona Tuitoga and Yamacia speedster Mosese

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SBW in Kiwis squad for RLWC final

Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams has been named in the Kiwis 19 man squad for their Rugby League World Cup final with Australia. The Kiwis have a similar squad to the one which beat England 20-18 at Wembley last wee

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Naikasau likely to play hooker

Digicel Fiji 7s rugby team player and Wardens winger Leo Naikasau may play at hooker in the Dubai 7s which starts today. Coach Ben Ryan said the stocky Namosi flyer can play in a number of positions and he is an ag

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Civoniceva wins 2 awards

Vodafone Fiji Bati Captain Petero Civoniceva walked away with 2 major awards last night during the Fiji Bati awards night at the National Gymnasium. Civoniceva scooped the world cup player of the year and golden st

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National Basketball teams record wins

The Fiji men’s basketball team edged New Caledonia in their first Oceania Pacific Championship match 47-40 in New Zealand last night. Meanwhile the Fiji women’s basketball team defeated New Caledonia in

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West team irons out weaknesses before first challenge

West rugby team Manager Tiko Matawalu believes their weaknesses that surfaced last week in a warm up match against Police has been ironed out before the first AON East versus West encounter. Matawalu said they have

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Fiji women’s basketball team beat New Caledonia

The Fiji women’s basketball team defeated New Caledonia in their first Oceania Pacific Championship match 48-21 in New Zealand earlier today. Fiji was able to capitalize on forced errors to make the most of a

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SBW named 2013 Rugby League International Federation Player

Sonny Bill Williams has been named Rugby League International Federation Player of the Year for 2013. The New Zealand and Sydney Roosters forward received the sport's most prestigious individual honour at the Fe

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Players being monitored for fatigue

Digicel Fiji 7s rugby coach Ben Ryan is closely monitoring the players training as he does not want them to be fatigued in the weekend. Ryan said when you get to this time in the week it’s important you get th

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Fiji Sports Council provides buses for East vs West challenge

Rugby fans in the Western Division now have a good chance of watching the AON East versus West rugby challenge. This is after the Fiji Sports Council decided to provide buses from Rakiraki through the Queens Road and fr

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