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Fiji 7s team World Cup preparation to receive major boost

The Fiji 7's team's preparation for the Rugby World Cup 7's in Moscow is expected to receive a major financial boost this week from the Fiji Sports Commission. Commission Chairman, Peter Mazey said there ar

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Nadroga soccer team works on fitness

The Nadroga soccer team is working mainly on the fitness of its players as they prepare for the Vodafone Fiji Fact. The Stallions are known for causing upsets in major soccer tournaments and interim coach Ramesh Sha

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NSW will not be intimidated-Hayne

Former Fiji Bati Jarryd Hayne has opened up about this year's State of Origin series, revealing that NSW won't be intimidated by Queensland's greatest ever side. Hayne said they go in with a lot more con

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50 overseas players expected in Fiji Open Golf Championship

The Fiji Open Golf Championship tournament is expected to be launched this evening with more than 140 registered players. Fiji Golf Club Captain Baljit Singh said that 50 overseas players are expected to participate

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Ravulo to take on former world champion

Two surfing buddies will be up against each other today in the Volcom Fiji Pro which is currently underway in Tavarua Island. Fiji's Ratu Aca Ravulo Lalabalavu will take on 11-time World champion Kelly Slater in th

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Burgess set for earlier-than-expected debut for Rebels

Former Wallabies scrumhalf, Luke Burgess is set for an earlier-than-expected debut for the Melbourne Rebels in the Super rugby. Burgess has spent two years playing for Toulouse in France and was expected to join the

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Qera to start at number eight against Canada

Flying Fijians captain Akapusi Qera will be at number eight tomorrow in place of Netani Talei. Coach Inoke Male has made some minor changes to the team that took on the Japanese last week as they will be without the

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Fiji Pearls wins opener

Defending Pacific Netball Series champions the Fiji Pearls beat Papua New Guinea in their opening match 59-45 yesterday. The national under 21 beat host Samoa 42-39. The Fiji Pearls will meet Cook Islands tomorr

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Spencer, Wulf out of Classic All Blacks side

Carlos Spencer and Rudi Wulf will not feature for the Classic All Blacks side next week due to injuries. This was confirmed yesterday by Andy Haden the Classic All Blacks manager. Wulf was injured in the French

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Hayne to start at fullback for NSW

Parramatta Eels fullback and former Fiji Bati Jarryd Hayne will be starting at fullback tonight for New South Wales in their opening game of Origin in Sydney. Hayne was called back for fullback after Brett Stewart w

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Fiji defeats PNG in netball opener

Defending Pacific Netball Series champions the Fiji Pearls beat Papua New Guinea 59-44 in their opening match.   Earlier this afternoon the Fiji under-21 netball side came back strongly and beat the home side Sam

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National U20 side aims for better finish in JWC

The National Under-20 rugby side aims for a better finish in the Junior World Cup in France. Fiji's best finish was in 2011 when they were placed sixth overall but our worst finish was in 2008 where we finished

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5 Overseas based players out of Labasa squad

Five overseas based players will not feature for Labasa in this year's Vodafone Fiji FACT. Top players like Taniela Waqa, Pita Bolaitoga, Maciu Dunadamu, Ilaitia Tuilau and Wira Wama will not feature for the Bab

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Fans urged to wear black and white

Rugby fans are urged to wear black and white next Wednesday as the Flying Fijians will face the Classic All Blacks as part of the centennial celebrations at ANZ Stadium. Fiji Rugby Union Chief Executive Officer Man

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Home grown talents will deliver-Navua soccer

The Navua soccer side believes that their home grown talents will deliver and they will not bring any outsiders for this year's Fiji FACT tournament. Association President Faud Ali says most of the players are a

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Blues winger to re appear in court

Blues rugby winger George Moala and his elder brother who are charged with assaulting two men has been remanded to a further hearing on June 20th. 22 year old Moala re appeared at the Auckland District Court this mo

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Dere shifts focus on winning Melrose Cup

Digicel Fiji 7s coach, Alifereti Dere is now focusing on winning the World Cup 7s in Moscow. Dere said all his focus is on that now and people should support the squad he has picked. Meanwhile former national seven

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Rabo included in Suva soccer team

New Zealand based Fijian mid-fielder Pita Rabo has been included in the Suva soccer team's training squad to defend the Vodafone Fiji Fact title. Suva soccer president Mahendra Prasad confirmed that Rabo is in

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Carter in doubt against France

All Blacks first five eighth Daniel Carter has cracked a bone in his hand. All Blacks medical staff said x-rays last night revealed that Carter had cracked a bone in his right hand during the Crusaders match on the

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Tietjens honoured

New Zealand Rugby has congratulated All Blacks Sevens Coach Gordon Tietjens and former President Bryan Williams after the two rugby legends were honoured in the Queen's Birthday Honours list today. Tiejtens becomes

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