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Horwill, Genia ruled out of Reds

James Horwill and Will Genia have both been ruled out from the Reds side that will play the Waratahs this weekend due to injury while prop James Slipper has been named captain. The Reds is one of the six teams that

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Fleur to arrive in country today

Newly appointed Federation of International Basketball Association, Oceania Zone Development Manager Annie La Fleur will be arriving in the country today for a 6 days development visitation.  Meanwhile the Tuck

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Flying Fijians confirmed to tour England

Fiji Rugby Union chairman Filimoni Waqabaca confirmed that the Flying Fijians end of the year Europe tour will go ahead as scheduled. Waqabaca said they are still in the process of trying to look for potential sponsors

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Suva gets boost ahead of Ba clash

A big boost for the Suva soccer team as experienced defender Esava Naqeleca has joined the team ahead of their decisive National Football League clash against Ba tomorrow. 24-year-old Naqeleca was playing for Suva befo

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Jean de Villiers recovers for Bulls clash

Springboks captain Jean de Villiers has recovered from his injury and will lead the Stormers against the Bulls this Sunday. The Stormers will just play for pride as table leaders the Bulls, Brumbies, defending champions

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Namosi set sights on Suva clash

In just their first year back in the major union, the Namosi rugby team is already setting their sight on clinching their first ever Digicel Cup title. Namosi faces a mammoth task of having to win their remaining th

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Cakaunivalu to face Decklam for WPBE title

Iosefa Cakaunivalu will have the biggest fight of his life when he takes on John Decklam of Papua New Guinea for the vacant WPBE Asia Pacific Middleweight title. The 30-year-old Lavena villager from Taveuni will lea

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Crusaders make one change for Hurricanes match

Former All Black Tom Donnelly is the only change in the Crusaders side for their match against the Hurricanes in Christchurch. Donnelly, who played the last of his 15 tests in 2010, will replace Luke Romano, who suf

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Maravu yet to decide on playing for National 7s team

Vodafone Fiji ambassador and Coca Cola Games blue ribbon champion Beniamino Maravu is yet to decide on whether he will play for the National 7s team in the upcoming Pacific Mini Games. Speaking to Fijivillage from S

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Bolabiu resigns with Digicel

Fiji’s top referee James Bolabiu has resigned with Digicel Fiji as its Brand Ambassador for another year. Bolabiu said he’s extremely honored to be the Ambassador and thanks the company for having the co

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Top 6 teams qualify for Super Rugby playoffs

The top six teams of the Super Rugby competition have all qualified for the playoffs despite this week’s final round result.  Table leaders the Bulls, Brumbies, defending champions Chiefs, Crusaders, Reds

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Two more companies support Team Fiji

Team Fiji for the Pacific Mini Games got a major boost as two more companies have come forward to support their campaign. Redox and Leyland Limited donated a total of $2000 and FASANOC CEO Lorraine Mar said this has

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Digicel Cup race to go down to the wire

The race for the top four teams in the Digicel Cup competition is hotly tipped to be decided in the last three rounds of the competition. Suva, Lautoka, Nadi, Nadroga and Naitasiri are ranked among the top contender

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National netball reps force way into youth team

Two current national reps have forced their way into the 12 member Fiji team for the World Youth Netball Championship in Scotland next month. Raijeli Daveua who is also the captain of the side has been named alongsi

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Anscombe looking forward to face his previous team

Gareth Anscombe is looking forward to facing his previous team the Blues after returning from injury. The Chiefs fullback was on break for nine weeks after breaking his foot at training. Anscombe, who made a nam

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New Wallabies coach eyes Bledisloe Cup

New Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie is eyeing the Bledisloe Cup as a great opportunity at the start of his new role.   The Victorian born former Wallaby prop was officially unveiled as the new Australian coach yest

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Toulon confirms signing of Ali Williams

Toulon has confirmed the signing of All Black second rower Ali Williams, who will replace the departing Nick Kennedy. Williams has made no secret of his desire to join Toulon, but the club appeared to have finished

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New Wallabies coach to tackle discipline issues

New Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie said he will tackle lingering discipline issues in the Australian side by clearly outlining what is expected of players representing their country. Promising to deal with players wh

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Dere to coach team to Pacific Mini Games

Alifereti Dere will be the coach for the Digicel Fiji 7s team for the Pacific Mini Games in September. Dere was named as coach this afternoon by Fiji Rugby Union Deputy Chairman, Daniel Whippy. Meanwhile, Coca C

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Maravu named in Fiji 7s team

Coca-Cola Games Sprint King Beniamino Maravu has been named in the Fiji 7s team for the Pacific Mini Games in September. The team was named in the last hour which includes Jasa Veremalua and Lepani Botia who returne

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