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Former rep will continue till his body gives up

Former national and Rewa soccer rep Robert Nicole said he will play soccer until his body gives up. The 49-year-old will be featuring for the Suva Masters in the 2013 Masters Classics Football Tournament. Nicole, who w

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Manu ruled out

Former Flying Fijians skipper Deacon Manu has been ruled out for three months after being injured while playing for his Scarlets side in their win against Treviso in the Pro12 competition. Manu is likely to have an

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Two new reps named for Fiji Pearls

Two national under 21 reps have been named in the Fiji Pearls side for their two test series against the Malawi Queens on the 2nd and 4th of next month at the Vodafone Arena. Jane Costello will make her debut for th

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SBW has extraordinary effect on ticket sales

Sonny Bill William's 11th hour decision to play in the Rugby League World Cup has had an extraordinary effect on ticket sales. A tournament spokesperson has revealed that Williams has accounted for an extra 20,0

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Bati needs 1 pool win to qualify for quarters

The Vodafone Fiji Bati only has to beat one team in its pool in the Rugby League World Cup to qualify for the quarterfinals. There are four pools, however, two pools have four teams each and three teams from each pool w

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Suva dominates East rugby team

Suva dominates the East rugby squad for the upcoming three match series against the West team. 15 Suva players are in the 43 member squad which includes Samu Bola, James Brown, Aporosa Kenatale, Vilitati Sokiveta, Emosi

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1992 victorious side reunites for Classics meet

The 1992 victorious Labasa soccer side will reunite as the MV Sullivan Mighty Lions which will feature in the 2013 Master Classics Football Tournament this week. Former defender Epeli Levaci said players are excited abo

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Bati enjoying Fijian food in England

The Vodafone Fiji Bati side has recently been enjoying Fijian food in England. This is because the side is currently basing themselves at a hotel in Scotch Corner England for a pre tournament training camp. Acco

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Tikoirotuma gunning for starting lineup

Super Rugby winning Chiefs wing Asaeli Tikoirotuma is looking forward to donning the Flying Fijians jumper for the first time. Tikoirotuma will play for Fiji in the November Europe tour. Speaking from New Zealand to Fi

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Rochdale community to cheer on Vodafone Fiji Bati

Rugby league created an unlikely community of Fijians in Rochdale after the Hornets signed Fijian rugby stars Orisi Dawai and Joe Levula in 1961. Since then many other Fijians have followed and the Rochdale Fijian Commu

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Ba yet to confirm participation in Pacific Cup

The Ba soccer team is yet to confirm if they will travel to New Zealand next month to play in the Pacific Cup. Secretary, Iliaz Khan said a decision will be made today. Ba, Nadi, Suva and Labasa have been chosen from F

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Italy upset England

England suffered a shock 15-14 loss to Italy in their Rugby League World Cup warm up match in Salford. Italy led 10-4 before two tries from new Warriors signing Sam Tomkins gave England a 14-12 half time lead. But a d

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Hansen names squad

Wellington's Brad Shields is one of the unluckiest players to miss the All Blacks' upcoming tour of Japan and Europe but his provincial team mate Ardie Savea has been added under coach Steve Hansen's "a

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Nadroga to celebrate Farebrother win

The Nadroga Rugby Union is expected to organize a major celebration in Sigatoka town later next week after the Nadroga side won both the Digicel and Farebrother Trophy, taking it down to the Vanua of Nakuruvakarua.

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Bati thrash Rochdale Hornets in friendly match

The Vodafone Fiji Bati thrashed Rochdale Hornets 78 nil in a friendly match. In the first half, Fiji scored seven tries and led 40 nil. In the second half they scored another seven tries. Fiji will play agai

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Nadroga win Farebrother Sullivan trophy

Nadroga produced a stunning performance and was once again crowned the champion of local rugby after winning the Farebrother Sullivan trophy beating Tailevu 27-22 last night. The Stallions dominated the game showing

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Kuridrani scores in Wallabies defeat

Fijian born Wallabies centre Tevita Kuridrani scored a try but it was not enough as the All Blacks showed their superiority winning 41-33 last night. Despite a great improvement from the Wallabies, their performance

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Tailevu to keep guard up against Nadroga

Defending Farebrother trophy holder’s Tailevu has accepted the challenge and has admitted that Nadroga should be respected as they are the giants of local rugby in Fiji. Tailevu head coach Lance Whippy said th

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Fiji Bati relish chances against Ireland

The Vodafone Fiji Bati side will not only relish their chances of recording their first victory over Ireland but playing in Rochdale is more than just playing in the Rugby League World Cup. The match is being played

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Wallabies still wary after McCaw withdrawal

Wallabies Captain James Horwill does not believe the late withdrawals of Richie McCaw and Cory Jane have increased the odds of a Wallaby upset in Dunedin tonight. Although All Blacks skipper McCaw and wing Jane have

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