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Four way race for national 7s coach

It's a four way race now for the Digicel Fiji 7s coach job. FRU Board member Baljeet Singh said they met on Wednesday night but nothing has been finalised and they are seeking the IRB's assistance. The four

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Waqa starts for Storm

Fiji Bati player Sisa Waqa has been named on the wing for the Melbourne Storm side ahead of the semifinal clash with the Newcastle Knights. Waqa was in doubt for the semifinals after being hospitalized after landing hea

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FRU Financial Controller contract ended

The Fiji Rugby Union board has ended its employment contract with the current FRU Financial Controller, Umesh Prasad, effective immediately. The board said they reached this decision after due consultation with relevan

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10 spots up for grabs for Bati squad

The battle for about 10 spots in the Fiji Bati side to the rugby league world cup is just less than six hours away. This is because the NRL players have qualified automatically into the squad. Fiji Residents cap

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Screen to be up before Fiji Water 7s

The big screen at the ANZ Stadium will be up before the Fiji Water Centennial International 7s tournament. This has been revealed by Fiji Sports Council Chairman Peter Mazey this afternoon. Mazey said they are hoping

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Police sets target for Sukuna Bowl challenge

Defending BSP Life Sukuna Bowl rugby champions Police have set their target for this years challenge. Police Director of Operations ACP Rusiate Tudravu says they have two things in mind. Military represent

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Rika wary of local boys

Parramatta Eels Junior and Overseas Fijians Second Rower, Josese Junior Rika knows the local boys will be tough tonight in the Battle of the Bati clash. Rika is known for his Afro and can be easily identified on the

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Hansen in charge of Barbarians for Fiji clash

All Blacks boss Steve Hansen will take charge of the Barbarians for their end of year clash with Fiji at Twickenham. The Barbarians have also confirmed that Springbok duo Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers will play

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O’Connor removed from Perth Airport

James O'Connor's future in Australian rugby could be in doubt after the Wallabies flyer was reportedly removed from Perth Airport and barred from taking an international flight because he was intoxicated. &nbsp

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3 weeks away from Fiji Water Centennial 7s

Fiji is just three weeks away from hosting an International 7s tournament after 13 years. The Fiji Water Centennial International 7s will also be a key tournament as the International Rugby Board will decide after this

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Fiji 7s coach expected to be named this week

The new Fiji 7s coach is expected to be announced this week. Fiji Rugby Union Acting CEO Dr Berlin Kafoa said some prominent coaches have been interviewed and short listed like former New Zealand and Fiji 7s rep Waisik

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Hayne to stay with Eels

Parramatta Eels Chairman Steve Sharp said star fullback and Vodafone Fiji Bati hopeful Jarryd Hayne will be staying at the Eels next season despite interest from Canterbury. Sharp spoke with Hayne last week and he still

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Savea likely to be granted diversion

The lawyer for All Black winger Julian Savea said his client is likely to be granted diversion on his assault charge next month. The 22 year old was due to appear in Wellington District Court this morning on a charge re

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Age not a barrier:Koroi

Age does not matter for 33 year old Sevanaia Koroi from Burenitu, Nalawa, Ra as he aims for another world cup trip with the Vodafone Fiji Bati side. Koroi who featured in the last Rugby League World Cup said his experi

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Britain’s PM forgives England centre

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron has forgiven England rugby centre Manu Tuilagi for playing a prank on him during a visit to Downing Street. Tuilagi, made a ‘bunny’ gesture with two fingers beh

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History favors Naitasiri

Former Flying Fijians and Suva skipper Mosese Taga knows that Naitasiri is a different side altogether when it comes to the Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge. Taga said he still cannot forget what Naitasiri did

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Under 18 rugby side still needs $80,000

The Fiji Under 18 rugby side still needs around $80,000 to cover their Australian tour expenses with just a day left before they leave our shores. This was revealed this afternoon by the Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby

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Botiki looking forward to Battle of the Bati

2010 Fiji Rugby League Player of the Year and 2012 Australian Fiji Bati Player of the Year, Peni Botiki is looking forward to the Battle of the Bati clash this Thursday. The 24 year old from Viseisei, Vuda said he

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Barrett wants permanent spot

Beauden Barrett is striving to maintain his form to get a permanent place in the team. Barrett stepped in when Carter was taken off after 15 minutes against the Springboks. The 22-year-old said at times a few ke

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