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Nakarawa hopes to raise Melrose Cup

Leone Nakarawa will be representing Fiji for his second World Cup but this time it’s in 7s rugby. The 6 foot 6 inches lock forward is the only player in the squad along with Vereniki Goneva who represented Fij

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Fiji Fact may be the last for Mataisuva

The last round of games of the Vodafone Fiji FACT may just be the last tournament of the year for the Fortec Rewa goalkeeper Akuila Mataisuva. Mataisuva has been selected in the Fiji Police Force Basic Recruit Cours

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No i-Tatau for Fiji 7s team

There will be no I-Tatau presented to the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau by the Digicel Fiji 7s team before they leave for Moscow for the World Cup. This was confirmed to Fijivillage by team Manager Semi Rogoyawa.

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Flying Fijians beat USA

Fiji’s Pacific Nations Cup title hopes received a major boost after the Flying Fijians beat USA 35-10 last night and then Japan defeated Canada 16-13. This means that Fiji have to beat Tonga this Sunday to cla

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No national team to be named after Fiji FACT

The Fiji Football Association said that no National team will be announced after the Vodafone Fiji FACT. Fiji FA President Rajesh Patel said they have lined up some International matches later this year however ther

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Nasinu Secondary retain Remington Shield

Nasinu Secondary School retained the Remington Shield yesterday after beating Marist Brothers High School 14-5 in the Southern Zone Competition. In another Under 18 match Nabua Secondary School beat Laucala Bay Seco

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Fiji 7s team to hold night training session

The Digicel Fiji 7s team will have a training session tonight. Coach Alifereti Dere said there is nothing fancy about this because they do not want to be affected by the time difference in Moscow. Dere added the

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Natabua High U18 focus on Voravora Cup

The Natabua High School under 18 rugby team has set their focus on defending the Voravora Cup currently held by Ratu Navula College in the western zone secondary school Deans competition. Natabua Head coach Sairusi

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Suva ready to defend Fiji FACT title

Suva soccer team is all set to defend its title as they prepare to take on Ba in a repeat of last year’s Vodafone Fiji FACT final. Suva has already qualified for the semifinals after wins against Labasa by 2 n

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Siata to create history in Moscow

Priscilla Siata will create history in a number of ways when she dons the National jumper for the Fiji women’s rugby side in Moscow next week. Siata who is the 7th child in a family of nine is the first Fijian

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Navua aware of fading chances

The Navua soccer team knows very well that their chances of making the semifinals of the Vodafone Fiji FACT are slim but they are not leaving any stones unturned for their last pool game against Fortech Rewa. Navua

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Ioane declares fitness for Lions test

Wallabies wing Digby Ioane has revealed that he has recovered from a knee injury and is ready to take on the British and Irish Lions on Saturday. Ioane participated in full training sessions on Friday and Monday.

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Votu to make amends after missing out in last RWC 7s

He was selected for the 2009 Rugby World Cup 7s in Dubai but Watisoni Votu was replaced in the eleventh hour due to injury and he now aims to be part of a winning side. Votu's dream was shattered in 2009 after h

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Rewa geared up to face Navua

The Rewa soccer team is all geared up to face Navua in their last pool match of the Vodafone Fiji FACT. Rewa kicked start their campaign on a high note beating Nadi 1-0 however the Delta tigers went down to the Laut

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Fiji under 20 remains winless

The Baby Flying Fijians continue their winless run in the Junior World Championship in France after losing to Samoa 19-18 this morning in the ninth place playoff. Co Captain Emori Waqa and Jimilai Rokoduru scored fo

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Kuridrani scores against Lions

Fiji born Tevita Kuruidrani scored a try for the Brumbies to help his side beat the British and Irish Lions 14-12 last night.  The Brumbies also ended the Lions unbeaten run this year.  The Lions will

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Ratini confident to be at his usual best

Alipate Ratini is confident he will be back at his usual best in next weekend's Rugby World Cup 7s in Russia. After making an impressive debut in the Gold Coast 7s last year, Ratini was dubbed as Fiji's nex

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Fiji U20 to face Samoa

The Fiji Under 20 side will play Samoa at 4am tomorrow in the 9th place playoff of the Junior Rugby Championship. Fiji lost all its three pool matches to Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Meanwhile, South Afri

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Nadi geared up for Lautoka

The Nadi soccer team is all geared up to face Lautoka in their last pool match of the Vodafone Fiji FACT. Coach Kamal Swamy said the team is injury free and they are confident of a win against Lautoka. To

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Fijiana confident of impressive debut

The Fiji women’s rugby 7s side is confident that it will make an impressive debut in Moscow next weekend in the Rugby World Cup. Coach Timoci Wainiqolo said they have set their sights for a top finish. The former

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