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Saraswati College may find it tough at Courts IDC

Saraswati College may find it tough going into the Courts IDC next weekend. Coach and former Suva soccer skipper Nathan Shivam said the team has only one training session a day while most of the players are in Form 6 an

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Fiji U18 lose to Australian School Boys

The Fiji Under 18 side have lost their clash against the Australian School Boys by 31-7 yesterday. Fiji's try was scored by vice captain and Ratu Navula College center Manoa Nakolilevu who crossed the try line a

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Fiji 7s team to be announced today

The Fiji Rugby Union will announce the 16 member Digicel Fiji 7s team today for the Fiji Water Centennial International and Oceania 7s tournament this weekend. With time not on their side Fijivillage witnessed some

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Bolabiu to once again officiate at Gold Coast 7s

Fiji's top rugby referee James Bolabiu will once again officiate at the Gold Coast 7s next week. Bolabiu has been selected by the IRB but as preparations for the Gold Coast tournament the referees will be part o

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IDC is like World Cup to Fiji soccer players-Nand

The Nadroga soccer coach said the Courts IDC is like World Cup to Fiji soccer players and this is why there will be more pressure on players to deliver. Nadroga surprised everyone in the Inkk Mobile BOG when the tea

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Springboks to play expansive rugby against All Blacks

South Africa will take risks and are prepared to gamble with an expansive attacking game against New Zealand in the decisive match of the Rugby Championship. Coach Heyneke Meyer said the Springboks face the daunting

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Cronk secures first Dally M Medal

Melbourne Storm halfback Cooper Cronk has secured his first Dally M Medal in one of the closest finishes in the award's history. Russell Crowe added some star power to the event, with the actor and South Sydney

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Sikuta dubbed next 7s household name

Daniel Sikuta may be an unknown but he is dubbed the next household name in this season’s World Sevens Series as he is set to make his World Series debut for Kenya at the Gold Coast Sevens next week. The 20-year-o

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Zach Test happy to be playing 7s in Fiji

Hard hitting USA 7s forward Zach Test is happy to return to where he said 7s rugby is a heart stopper. Test who last played in Fiji during the 2010 Coral Coast 7s said this is where they will test their strategies.

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Lami relies on young players

The Lami soccer side will be relying on its young players in next week’s Courts IDC. Coach Ramesh Chandra said IDC will be a good opportunity for them to start off next year’s league season. Lami last won t

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Contepomi prepares for final test

One of international rugby’s longest serving players is preparing for a career highlight in his test swansong, 15 years after making his debut. Argentina’s Rugby Championship finale against Australia this we

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Under 18 side focused on Australian Schoolboys

National Under 18 rugby skipper Mesulame Dolokoto said they have left their historical win over the New Zealand Schoolboys behind. The Queen Victoria School Head Boy said the weaknesses from their last match have also b

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Westfield Barbarians banks on experience

The Westfield Babarians side is banking on experience ahead of the Fiji Water Centennial Oceania and International 7s tournament this Friday. Up against teams like USA, France and Argentina, Westfield Babas President Po

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Nine coaching changes for upcoming series

In the 14 year history of the IRB Sevens Series, never have the coaches attracted more news during the offseason than the players. This comes after a total of nine changes in the coaching role of various teams in the IR

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Nasinu wants Super Premier spot back

The Nasinu soccer team wants their place back in the Super Premier division. Coach Abdul Zaman said the Courts IDC is a good platform for them as they have previously won two tournaments in the premier division this yea

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Stage set for great finale

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen believes his side’s 33-15 bonus point win over Argentina will set up a great finale against South Africa this Sunday.   South Africa go into the game five points behind New Zealan

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Ben Ryan to arrive today

New Fiji sevens coach Ben Ryan will arrive in the country this afternoon before the Fiji Water Centennial Oceania and International 7s tournament which starts this Friday. Twelve players are currently training for t

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Eremasi eyes Gold Coast 7s spot

Last year Benito Eremasi cheered for the national sevens side during the Gold Coast 7s in front of the TV but now he wants to be part of the tournament next week. The former Marist Brothers High School student said

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Fiji soccer history book to be launched this Saturday

A book containing the history of 75 years of soccer in Fiji will be launched this Saturday when the week long Fiji Football Associations Platinum anniversary festival starts in Lautoka. This festival will coincide w

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Genia not guaranteed a starting berth-McKenzie

Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie insisted that Will Genia is not guaranteed a starting berth for their clash against Argentina. Still undecided about the game plan his men would use against Argentina, McKenzie hinted t

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