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Star-studded Flying Fijians named

Flying Fijians Coach Inoke Male has named a star studded lineup to face the Classic All Blacks tomorrow which will be captained by Akapusi Qera. Seremaia Bai, Sakiusa Matadigo, Napolioni Nalaga and Timoci Nagusa ret

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Classic All Blacks match tickets selling fast

A positive sign for Fiji rugby as tickets are selling really fast for the big match between the Flying Fijians against the Classic All Blacks tomorrow night. FRU’s Operations Manager, Vilikesa Rinavuaka said t

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Rewa aim to repeat 2011 Fiji FACT win

The Rewa Soccer side wants to repeat their 2011 Fiji FACT winning performance this year. Despite the Delta Tigers poor performance in the National Football League, Coach Marika Rodu is confident of a great outing.

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Nagusa sure of Fiji’s chances

Digicel Fiji 7s squad member, Nemani Nagusa believes Fiji will have a positive outing in Moscow despite Fiji’s inconsistent performance in the World Sevens Series this season. Nagusa said they have a chance to

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Dan Whippy new Deputy Chairman of FRU

Business executive, Daniel Whippy has been elected as the new Deputy Chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union. Whippy who is the Managing Director for Carpenters Group Fiji was appointed as a board member of the FRU after h

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FRU seeks assistance from business community

The Fiji Rugby Union has sought support and assistance from the business community. FRU Chairperson and Permanent Secretary for Finance Filimoni Waqabaca had approached business representatives for their support and

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Rokocoko cannot wait to play in front of fans

Former All Blacks wing, Joe Rokococko cannot wait to get on the field tomorrow and play in front of the Fiji crowd. The 30 year old from Yavu-sania in Nadi said he tried so hard to make the trip because he owes it t

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7s World Cup team to be revealed this week

Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Alifereti Dere will this week reveal his 15 member team for the World Cup. Dere said all the players took part in the first training run today and he is satisfied with the players progress and comm

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Nakaitaci to make his debut for France

Fijian born Noa Nakaitaci will be making his debut for the French side against the Auckland Blues tonight. 22 year old Nakaitaci who is the first ever Fijian player to be selected in the French national rugby side w

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New ANZ Stadium to be officially opened today

The official opening of the new ANZ Stadium will be held this evening where Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama will be the chief guest. The opening ceremony will be accorded by a full traditional I-Taukei c

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Ba faces major setback

The Ba soccer team faces a major setback as three senior players will not feature for the Men in Black in the Vodafone Fiji Fact. The team will be without the likes of Kiniviliame Naika, Osea Vakatalesau and Malakai

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Marshall to captain Classic All Blacks

Justin Marshall will captain the Classic All Blacks when they play the Flying Fijians this Wednesday. The former All Blacks halfback will lead a side that has the likes of Rodney So’oialo, Chris Masoe, Jerry Colin

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World Cup 7s preparation receives major boost

The Fiji mens and womens 7's teams preparations received a major boost today for the Rugby World Cup 7's in Moscow as they got $333,000 this morning from the Fiji Sports Commission. Commission Chairman, Peter Ma

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Flying Fijians-Classic All Blacks match is special-Mazey

“The Flying Fijians and Classic All Blacks match is special”. Those are the words of Fiji Sports Commission Chairman, Peter Mazey as many are looking forward to watching the centennial celebrations match thi

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Lautoka soccer team faces difficulties ahead of Fiji Fact

The Lautoka soccer side is facing some difficulties in its preparation for the Vodafone Fiji FACT as some senior players are missing from training due to injuries and sickness. Coach Ravinesh Kumar said Alvin Avinesh ha

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Beale returns for Wallabies

Melbourne Rebels fly half Kurtley Beale has been recalled to the Wallabies squad for the Test series with the British and Irish Lions. Beale has been through a troubled Super Rugby season, having sat out for six wee

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No replacement for Serevi

There will be no replacement for Waisale Serevi but Tomasi Cama Senior will be the Assistant Coach and trainer as well for the Digicel 7s team to the Moscow World Cup. This was revealed by Fiji Rugby Union General M

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Fiji humbled by Ireland

The Fiji under 20 have lost their second pool match to Ireland this morning by 46-3 in the Junior World Championship. The baby Irish got a bonus point after scoring six tries and also secure a semi final spot in the

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Brumbies secures play-off berth

The Brumbies have secured a place in the Super Rugby play offs when they beat the Rebels 39-17 with a bonus point. The Brumbies moved to the top of the Super Rugby standings but they have played two more matches tha

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Suva ready to defend title

Defending champion of the Vodafone Fiji Fact Tournament, Suva is set to defend their title. Suva President, Mahen Prasad said the team is ready for the tournament as there are no injuries and Prasad is calling on th

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