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Kuridrani named on Wallabies bench

Fiji born Tevita Kuridrani is expected to make his debut for the Wallabies tomorrow after he was named on the bench for their Bledisloe Cup clash against the All Blacks. Kuridrani is expected to come off the bench for e

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Tonawai to lead Suva against Nadi

Former national 7s rep Dale Tonawai will lead the Suva rugby side in tonight’s Digicel Cup semifinal against Nadi. Tonawai will team up with the likes of Flying Fijians Viliame Veikoso, Manasa Saulo and Samu Bola

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Day 3 of BOG set to kick off

The semifinals of the Inkk Mobile Battle Of the Giants soccer tournament will only be decided after the last match today. Looking at the first game today, Nadroga is in a must win situation against Suva. A win for Suv

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IRB to monitor International Fiji 7s

The organizing of the Fiji Water Centennial International 7s is vital for the FRU because the IRB will closely monitor the tournament. FRU chairman Filimoni Waqabaca said they have to ensure that this tournament is

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Lelean under 17 to miss 2 key players

Two key players in the Lelean Memorial School under 17 side will not feature in the Coke Zero Deans final against RKS this Saturday. Kemueli Mocelutu, the son of former Flying Fijians number eight Alifereti Mocelutu, an

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Upaiga confident Labasa will win

Koriak Upaiga is confident that the Labasa soccer team will win the 2013 Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants soccer tournament. Upaiga said during this one week training, the team has built up a deadly strike force and wil

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Sailosi fit and ready for Pacific Mini games

Former Coca Cola Games sprint queen Elenoa Sailosi is now injury free and is ready for the Pacific Mini games. The 18-year-old seventh former of Adi Cakobau School said she is ready to represent the country and want

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Nakosi named on wing for Nadi

Former National 7s rep Pio Tuwai’s younger brother Filipo Nakosi has been named on the wing for the Nadi side in tomorrow’s Digicel Cup semifinal clash against Suva. The crafty Westfield Barbarians winge

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Wallabies to play expansive rugby

Wallabies centre Adam Ashley-Cooper said his side will play expansive rugby in the Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney against the All Blacks. Ashley-Cooper said they have been working on creating a lot of opportunities

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Nadroga maps out plans to disappoint Suva

Suva needs to be in their best form as the Nadroga soccer coach has mapped out a plan in their last pool match of the Inkk Mobile Battle Of the Giants tournament. Nadroga soccer team utility Peni Finau said their fi

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FRU hopes court cases are resolved amicably

The Fiji Rugby Union believes the latest developments between FRU and some unions can affect the parent rugby body’s effort in securing a major sponsor. The Tailevu and Nadi rugby unions have taken FRU to cour

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Dau desperate to win BOG

He has lifted many trophies for many districts but says the hunger for more keeps growing. Rewa soccer team veteran defender Lorima Dau said he is desperate to win this week’s Inkk Mobile Battle Of the Giants

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Marist Brothers U16 out to spoil western party

The Marist Brothers High School Under 16 rugby side will try to spoil the western party this weekend as they face Ratu Navula College in the Coke Zero Deans final. Marist dominated the Southern Zone in the Under 16

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All Blacks announces strong lineup to face Wallabies

The All Blacks has announced a strong line up to face the Wallabies this weekend.  Tony Woodcock, Andrew Hore and Owen Franks will start in the front row. Captain Richie McCaw returns for his first test, Ki

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Application deadline for new 7s coach extended

The Fiji Rugby Union has extended the deadline for the new 7s coach applications by another week. FRU Chairman Filimoni Waqabaca said this is mainly due to the high level of interest shown on who will replace Alifer

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Wallabies wary of Cruden

The Wallabies are drawing no cheer from injury to their long-time All Blacks nemesis Dan Carter, pointing out the good form of his expected replacement Aaron Cruden. Carter’s playmaking skills, tactical and ne

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Nadi striker rates Ba highly

There is no doubt that Ba is the best soccer team in the country and scoring against them always feels good. Nadi soccer team’s deadly striker Rusiate Matarerega said he will give his best shot against Ba in t

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Fiji Water secures naming rights for FRU 7s

Fiji Water has secured the naming rights for the upcoming FRU’s centennial 7s tournament. The tournament will now be called the Fiji Water Centennial International 7s which will be held at the ANZ Stadium on the 4

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O’Connor happy to give up No.10 jersey

James O’Connor said he is happy to say goodbye to the Test No. 10 jersey and return to the positions that made him an indispensable part of the Wallabies for the past four years. The 37-Test utility did not ru

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Suva eager to play Nadroga

The Suva soccer team believes they will not be under pressure in their game against Nadroga in the Inkk Mobile Battle Of The Giants tournament this weekend. Coach Gurjeet Singh said he knows the game against Nadroga

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