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Coral Coast 7s expected to be much better

The 2013 Baileys Coral Coast 7s is building up to be a much better tournament compared to previous tournaments. Tournament Chief Orgarniser Jay White said fans from overseas are expected to come in numbers as there

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Fiji Pearls eager to meet Malawi

"We are focusing more on our side rather than Malawi". These are the words of Fiji Pearls skipper Ma-tila Waqanidrola ahead of their first netball test against the fifth ranked Malawi Queens tomorrow.

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Kiwis to use Roosters recipe for defense

New Zealand will use the defensive system of the NRL premiership winning Roosters in the hope of defending the Rugby League World Cup. Six new faces are in the side for Saturday’s second game against France, with

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Matawalu cleared of foul play

Flying Fijians halfback Nikola Matawalu has been cleared by the RaboDirect PRO12 Disciplinary Committee in Cardiff for an alleged incident of foul play when he featured for his Glasgow Warriors side against Munster last

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Hayne named to start against Vodafone Fiji Bati

Former Vodafone Fiji Bati fullback Jarryd Hayne has been named in the starting lineup for Australia when they take on Fiji this weekend. Hayne has been named on the right wing while his preferred position at fullback ha

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Wardens Gold 7s team suffers setback

The Wardens Gold 7s team has suffered a major setback ahead of the Coral Coast 7s tournament after the unavailability of many of their star players for this weekend’s Great Eight 7s tournament. Coach Timoci Wainiq

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Male sports stars pose in calendar for charity

Expect a collection of photographs of our male sports personalities in a 2014 calendar taken by celebrity photographer Pedro Virgil.  Virgil said the calendar which is called ‘Gods of Sport Fiji’ wi

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Red Rock confident of retaining title

Defending Coral Coast 7s champions the Red Rock 7s team is confident of retaining their title. Despite losing in the final of the Central Coast 7s last week coach Lote Rasiga is optimistic that his players will rise

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Kangaroos wary of Civoniceva

The Australian Kangaroos players have rated Vodafone Fiji Bati’s captain Petero Civoniceva dangerous as ever as they prepare to face him this Sunday. Civoniceva, who played 45 Tests for Australia, will hang his bo

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Nayacalevu ruled out of Europe Tour

The Flying Fijians suffered a major setback ahead of their Europe Tour campaign after Waisea Nayacalevu was ruled out because of injury. Team Manager Joe Brown confirmed that Nayacalevu did not pass a medical test and t

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All NZ Super Rugby franchises confirm squads for next season

All the New Zealand Super Rugby franchises have confirmed their Super Rugby squads for the next season with some of the former All Blacks players returning to the fold. Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett has declared next y

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Hayne spotted with Vodafone Fiji Bati

Australia Rugby league player and former Vodafone Fiji Bati fullback Jarryd Hayne was spotted huddling with the Bati after their victory over Ireland in the Rugby League World Cup. Hayne earlier stated that it will

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Crusaders ready to unleash Nadolo

The Crusaders will unleash giant Fijian winger Nemani Nadolo in the 2014 Super Rugby season. Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder said Nadolo can play on the wing or midfield, making him the ideal signing given the seven

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Macilai named in Northland team

Former Redrock 7s team speedster Jone Macilai is expected to play against his fellow countrymen after being named in the Northland team for the upcoming Coral Coast 7s next month. Macilai was part of the Redrock tea

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Mr Moet moves from equal 30th into prized 24th place

Mr Moet has moved from equal 30th into the prized 24th place for the 2013 Melbourne Cup in the latest order of entry released. A total of 47 horses remain in contention for a start in next Tuesday’s Australian

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Scotland beats Tonga in RLWC

Scotland has beaten Tonga 26-24 in a Rugby League World Cup match. Meanwhile, Vodafone Fiji Bati will play Australia at 9am this Sunday in its second match. Story by: Ronal Deo

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Discipline needs to be maintained - Groom

Vodafone Fiji Bati halfback Aaron Groom believes the side has to maintain their discipline even after their convincing 32-14 win over Ireland yesterday. The 26-year-old said on some occasions they gave away penaltie

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Work being done to create more awareness for disabled athletes

The Fiji Sports Commission is working in collaboration with the Australian Sports Commission in trying to create awareness programs and workshop on the inclusion of disable people in every sporting body around the count

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No one buys a poor product – Rogoyawa

Fiji Rugby Union Manager Logistics Semi Rogoyawa has told the Flying Fijians who are part of the Europe Tour that no one buys a poor product as they are struggling to get a sponsor. Rogoyawa told the players that sp

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Most overseas based players join Flying Fijians

Most of the overseas based players have joined the Flying Fijians camp. Team Manager Joe Browne said the Australia and New Zealand based players are now in camp along with France based Wame Lewaravu and Apisalome Ra

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