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ACS – Yat Sen final in under 19 girls

Defending under 19 girl’s champion Adi Cakobau School has qualified for the final of the Tuckers Secondary School Basketball Championship after beating St Josephs Secondary School 22-21 in a closely contested semif

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SJSS into U17 final

Defending under 17 girls Tuckers Ice Cream Secondary School basketball champions Saint Joseph’s Secondary School have booked their place in the final this afternoon. Saint Joseph’s beat LDS 22-17 in a hard f

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Lautoka believes their prayers were answered

Lautoka rugby coach Viliame Satala believes their prayers have been answered because they wanted to be either the first or the second challenger for the Farebrother Sullivan trophy. Dubbed as the best outside center aft

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Folau signs 2 year contract with ARU

Code hopping star Israel Folau is set to play for the Wallabies at the 2015 Rugby World Cup after signing a new two year contract. 24-year-old Folau gave new Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie’s program a big vote

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LDS under 15 on track to defend title

The Latter Day Saints College under 15 boy’s side is on its way to defending their Tuckers Ice Cream Secondary Schools basketball title. This is after LDS beat QVS 30-16 in the first semifinal this morning. In an

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Fiji beat PNG in Under 21 netball

The Fiji Under 21 Netball side beat Papua New Guinea 60-48 to see who would win a 9th to 12th placing in the World Youth Netball Championship in Scotland. The Baby Pearls used an effective range of passes to negotia

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New champ to be crowned in schools basketball

A new champion will be crowned in the Under 19 boys division of the Tuckers Ice Cream secondary school basketball, after defending champions Marist Brothers High School lost their quarterfinal match yesterday to Natabua

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Suva determined to retain Farebrother Sullivan trophy

The Suva and Lautoka rugby sides have only met twice for the Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge in the last 10 years. Lautoka beat Suva in 2003 16-14 while Suva defeated Lautoka in the final challenge last year 1

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Cancer patient gets visit from Fiji 7s team

It was a proud moment for 15-year-old Ravin Prasad when the Digicel Fiji 7s team visited the Children’s Ward at the CWM Hospital today. Prasad, who is diagnosed with cancer and has been in hospital for two years,

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Navosa serious contender for major union

The Navosa rugby side is serious about being part of the major union next year after thrashing Yasawa this afternoon 57-20 in their B Division match. In other matches, Ba defeated Malolo 29-28 while Naitasiri North humb

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Worcester Warriors team bus catches fire

Flying Fijian utility back Josh Matavesi and his Worcester Warriors teammates escaped injury after their team bus caught fire. The incident happened at about 10am yesterday as the team was on their way to a preseason fr

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Only 10 for Pacific Mini Games

The Digicel Fiji 7s team will only travel with 10 players to the upcoming Pacific Mini Games in Wallis and Futuna. This has been revealed by Digicel Fiji 7s coach Alifereti Dere after the team visited the children at CW

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QVS U19 through to basketball quarters

The Queen Victoria School under 19 side is through to the quarterfinals of the Tuckers Ice Cream Secondary Schools Basketball Championship. This is after QVS beat Tilak High School in their last pool match by 13-10. Y

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Nadroga rugby team to be honored this Friday

Sigatoka Town is expected to come to a standstill this Friday as the Coral Coast celebrates its Digicel Cup victory. The march through town will honor the Nadroga 15s rugby side for their three years in a row win in the

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European champs likely against Super Rugby champs

Momentum appears to be growing for a clash between European champions Toulon and Super Rugby champions the Chiefs, according to reports in France. There has long been talk of finding the best club between the two he

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Marist U19 basketball team books quarterfinal spot

Defending Under 19 boys Tuckers Ice Cream secondary school basketball champions Marist Brothers High School have booked their quarterfinal spot today even with one pool game left to play.  The Red Fire team ear

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Bola expected to orchestrate Lautoka attack

Former Flying Fijians halfback Kelemedi Bola is again expected to orchestrate the Lautoka side in attack and defense when they play Suva in the first Farebrother Sullivan Trophy challenge. Bola scored a try and set

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Tabakaucoro honored to be Fiji’s flag bearer

Pacific's fastest man Banuve Tabakaucoro believes he will be motivated as Team Fiji's flag bearer in the Mini Games next week. Tabakaucoro said he is also looking forward to taking part in the 4x400 metres r

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QVS U15 Basketball team creates history

The Queen Victoria School Under 15 basketball side has created history today by qualifying for the semifinals of the Tuckers Ice Cream Secondary Schools Basketball Championship for the first time. QVS first took par

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Suva rugby’s key players in doubt

Suva rugby's injury worry is mounting with three days left before the first Farebrother Sullivan Trophy challenge against Lautoka. After losing to Nadroga in the Digicel Cup final, Suva key players like Samu Bol

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