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Tuilevuka looking forward to reuniting with old stars

Former Labasa and national soccer rep Taniela Tuilevuka said injuries have caught up with him however he is more than happy to play soccer once again. 45-year-old Tuilevuka, who will be featuring for the Ayaan Security

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Bati coach urges players to get into RLWC mood

Vodafone Fiji Bati head coach Rick Stone has urged his players to get into the Rugby League World Cup mood. Stone who is the assistant coach of the Newcastle Knights believes this year, Fiji has assembled one of th

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Lawavou, Viriviri may play for Nadroga

National rugby sevens reps Ulaiyasi Lawavou and Samisoni Viriviri may or may not play for the Nadroga side in this Saturday's final Farebrother Sullivan trophy match against Tailevu. Nadroga coach Esala Nauga sa

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Past defeat will not affect us - Slater

Australian Kangaroos fullback, Billy Slater has insisted that their shock defeat to New Zealand in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup final will not affect their 2013 World Cup campaign. Slater is one of five remaining

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Fiji 7s captain agrees with coach

Digicel Fiji Sevens captain Osea Kolinisau agrees with coach Ben Ryan that the team lacked fitness during the Gold Coast 7's title last weekend. Speaking from Nadi Airport this morning, Kolinisau said that the p

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More than 120 NRL stars at this years RLWC

More than 120 NRL stars will be competing in the toughest Rugby League World Cup ever. Australian Kangaroos head coach Tim Sheens said he has been in rugby league coaching for 30 years and experience tells him this

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Discipline is the key-Koroisau

Vodafone Fiji Bati hooker Apisai Koroisau believes Fiji can lift their game to another level if they get the basics right. The Saunaka man who was raised in Australia said after the team bonding exercise, it has de

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Batirerega says players now play for money

Fiji soccer’s veteran midfielder Lorima Batirerega said soccer players now play for money rather than district pride. The 43-year-old who will be playing for the Savusavu veterans side in the Master Classics Veter

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Nadroga out to topple Tailevu

"We have prepared a team that has what it takes to win." Those are the words of the Nadroga rugby coach Esala Nauga as they prepare to meet Tailevu in the final challenge of the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy

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Fiji 7s team arrive in the country

The Digicel Fiji 7s team arrived in the country early this morning.  The players were greeted by family, friends and fans at the Nadi International Airport.  Vice captain Benito Masilevu said they were

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Tailevu likely to retain same team

The Tailevu rugby side is likely to retain the same team that wrestled the Farebrother Sullivan trophy from Naitasiri last week against Digicel Cup champions Nadroga this weekend. Tailevu Manager Kitione Lalakomacoi

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Rochdale town in England looks forward to host Fiji Bati

Rochdale town in England is looking forward to hosting the Vodafone Fiji Bati in the Rugby League World Cup this month. Town Mayor Peter Rush said they will host a civic ceremony and raise the Fiji flag to officiall

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Big celebration planned for Tavueni soccer team

A big celebration is planned for the Taveuni soccer team after winning the Courts IDC premier divisions title for the first time in their 66 year history last weekend. Grace Prasad Shipping and Landlord CEO, Martha

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Cooper will deliver if selected-Wallabies coach

Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie is confident Quade Cooper can put his trans Tasman woes behind him and prove he doesn't have a problem performing on the big stage against the All Blacks. McKenzie won't announc

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No training foundation - Yavala

Former National 7s rugby trainer and Fiji National University’s Sports Science lecturer Samu Yavala believes there is no strong training foundation for our Digicel Fiji 7s team. Yavala was responding to Ben Ry

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McKenzie keen on helping O’Connor

Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie said he is keen to play a role in rehabilitating fallen star James O'Connor. McKenzie revealed he has maintained contact with the 23 year old who had his contract torn up by the ARU

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Boivert agrees with Ryan regarding fitness

The Fiji Rugby Union’s National Academy’s Programmes Manager Frank Boivert agrees with Digicel Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan’s comments in relation to the players fitness levels at the Gold Coast 7s. Ben

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Koroibete lives his dreams

Former Nasinu Secondary School student and one of NRL's best finishers Marika Koroibete is living his dream of representing Fiji in his first ever Rugby League World Cup. The West Tigers wing said his humble up-

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Matawalu’s Warriors go down to Toulon

Flying Fijians halfback Nikola Matawalu scored a try for his Glasgow Warriors side but it was not enough as they lost to Josua Tuisova’s Toulon team 51-28. Toulon had the services of former International stars

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Ba gets $25,000 IDC prize money

The Ba soccer team will get a total of $25,000 prize money for winning the Courts IDC title yesterday. The prize money for this tournament is $15,000 while the Ba fan club gave another $10,000.  President R

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