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Rewa to miss Naka for BOG

The Rewa Soccer team will have to feature in the Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants Soccer tournament without their star striker James Naka. Coach Marika Rodu said the side wrapped up their preparations yesterday and the

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We want the truth to prevail-Matawalu

“The $5000 is not an issue because we want the truth to prevail”. Those were the words of Nadroga Rugby Union President Tiko Matawalu as they are still not happy with the decision made by the FRU Indepen

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RKS U18 files protest against Ratu Navula

The Coke Zero Deans under 18 final is in doubt after the Ratu Kadavulevu School under 18 filed a protest with the Fiji Secondary School Rugby Union. FSSRU President Napolioni Silatolu said they received the letter

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Namosi prepares to face defending champions

The Namosi rugby side's fairytale run in this years Digicel Cup competition continues as they prepare to face defending champions Nadroga this Saturday in the semifinals. In just their first season in the major

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Navua awaits for other players clearance in BOG

The Navua soccer team is hoping that clearance of some of its players will be on time for them to feature in the Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants Soccer Tournament. Navua soccer coach Saiyad Ali said the respective

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Makoi Bulldogs need to work hard to defend title

Vodafone Cup defending champion the Hanson’s Makoi Bulldogs will have to work harder to defend their Rugby league title this year. Makoi Bulldogs will face Dee Cees Nadera Panthers this Friday in the second qu

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Nadi third after Vatukoula wins appeal

The Nadi rugby side is now third on the Digicel Cup points table. This after Vatukoula's appeal to have the Games Committee decision reversed and for them to retain their four points in Round six, against Nadi was s

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Fiji Bati coaches now meeting with overseas based players

Fiji Bati Assistant Coach Josaia Dakuitoga and Manager Mesake Navugona are currently meeting with overseas and NRL based players in Sydney. Meanwhile, Fiji Rugby League General Manager Tomi Finau said the rugby leag

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Lautoka wants to break 28 year jinx

The Lautoka soccer team wants to break its 28 year jinx of not winning the Inkk Mobile Battle Of the Giants. Lautoka has only won the BOG title once in 1985. Lautoka soccer President Shalendra Prasad said they h

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Namosi to feature in Digicel Cup semifinal

Namosi will feature in the Digicel Cup semifinal. Tailevu Rugby Union President Maika Rainima confirmed this morning that he received a call last night from the FRU's Special Tribunal. Rainima said that they were n

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Water cuts hinder Lautoka’s BOG preparations

Design Engineering Lautoka soccer side has been hit by a major setback in preparations for the Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giant Soccer tournament. Lautoka soccer President Shalendra Prasad said preparations are not going

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Tailevu Rugby awaits decision by FRU

The Tailevu Rugby Union is still waiting for a decision by the FRU’s Special tribunal. Tailevu President Maika Rainima said they presented to the tribunal which is made up of Tomasi Vuetilovoni and Paula Cavu

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Fiji Bati coaches to meet with overseas based players

Fiji Bati Assistant Coach Josaia Dakuitoga and Manager Mesake Navugona left our shores this morning to meet with overseas based players who are keen to play for Fiji at the Rugby League World Cup in October. Fiji Ru

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Suva team brings in Spain born player for BOG

The Jedi Stationery Suva soccer team has for the first time in its history brought a Spain born player to feature for them at this year’s Inkk Mobile BOG. George Jermy who is training with the side says he has

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Coral Coast 7s sponsors meet hosted today

With 100 days to go the Bayley’s Fiji Coral Coast Sevens organisers today hosted more than 40 sponsors at the Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji. IRB Women’s Sevens commentator Melodie Robinson who was the gue

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Fiji Bati hopeful Sutton out for 4 weeks

Fiji Bati hopeful and South Sydney Rabbitohs influential first five-eighth John Sutton will be out of action from the NRL for two to four weeks after scans confirmed the extent of his left ankle sprain. Sutton hobbl

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FRU Special Tribunal currently meeting

The Fiji Rugby Unions Special Tribunal is currently meeting to discuss protests appeals by rugby unions and make final decisions. This tribunal was established by the Fiji Rugby Union to make a final decision on app

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AOG High coaches unhappy with admin issues

The Assemblies of God High School Under 18 rugby side’s coaching staff are not happy with an administrative issue before their semifinal clash against Queen Victoria School last Saturday. AOG Head Coach Eroni

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Suva well prepared for BOG

The Suva soccer team is well prepared going into the Inkk mobile Battle of the Giant Soccer Tournament. Suva soccer coach Gurjit Singh said they are drawn in a tough pool and will be really cautious going into the tourn

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