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FRU confident of covering expenses

The Fiji Rugby Union is confident it will cover it's expenses for the upcoming centennial celebrations test match against the Classic All Blacks. FRU Operations Manager Vilikesa Rinavuaka said there are some spo

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6 with links to Fiji named in ABs squad for RWC 7s

Six players who have links to Fiji have been named in the All Blacks 7's squad for the Rugby World cup 7's in Russia. Chiefs wing Patrick Osborne is amongst this group along with Tomasi Cama, Lote Raikabula,

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Tani brothers out to impress selectors

Watch-out for the Tani brothers who will be playing for the Ratu Filise team in the Fiji Bitter Marist 7's this week. Halfback, Sireli Tani, first five Waisake Tani and rover Leveni Tani are all geared up to imp

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Blues skipper challenges team mates

Blues skipper Ali Williams has challenged his team mates to win back the trust of their furious coach in a pivotal final week of Super Rugby ahead of the June break. The Blues slumped to a second consecutive defeat

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Cakau and Vota out of Wardens team for Marist 7s

National rugby 7s captain Setefano Cakau and Jone Vota will not play for the Wardens Gold and Green sides in the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s- The Road To Moscow. Wardens manager Joe Vosanibola said they finalized their tw

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Flying Fijians to play smart rugby-Little

Former Fiji 15's fly-half, Nicky Little wants the current Flying Fijians to play smart rugby and enjoy the full 80 minutes in their first match of the Pacific Nations cup this week. Little said Japan always come

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Smith and Coles to return for Hurricanes

All Blacks second five eight Conrad Smith and Dane Coles are set to bolster the Hurricanes in Canberra on Friday as they chase a Super Rugby playoff.  Smith is likely to start at centre against the Brumbies aft

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Burotu, Tuwai for Westfield Barbarians

Seremaia Burotu and Pio Tuwai are expected to form a formidable front row combination for the Westfield Barbarians side in the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s - The Road To Moscow. Both players are vying for a World Cup 7s sp

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Mentality of players need to change-Little

Former Fiji 15's fly-half, Nicky Little said the current players need to enjoy the game and stop acting like professionals. Little who has earned 67 caps for Fiji is in the country to help the Flying Fijians fo

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Hayne at fullback for NSW

Former Fiji Bati Jarryd Hayne said he is honoured to be picked in the NSW Blues Origin side for a seventh year in a row. The Parramatta Eels co-captain will be playing at fullback for the first time since Game thre

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Chiefs to auction jersey to fundraise for Waikids

The Chiefs who wore their one off baby blue, yellow and orange kit against the Crusaders over the weekend will auction off the jersey to help fundraise for Waikids.  Waikids is formed out from the Waikato Distr

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Watch out for unknowns at Marist 7s-Levi

Setefano Rasekaia, Vilimoni Gadolo and Savutini Ratu maybe unknowns but watch out for them in this week's Fiji Bitter Marist 7s - The Road To Moscow. This is the sentiment of Western Wardens rugby club manager A

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Palu and Polota Nau re-signed for Waratahs

Wallabies and Waratahs forwards Wycliff Palu and Tata-fu Polota Nau have both re committed their future to the Super Rugby franchise and Australian Rugby. Wycliff Palu has re signed with the Waratahs for an addition

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Matawalu and Votu will not feature at Marist 7s

Nikola Matawalu and Watisoni Votu will not play in the Marist 7s this weekend. This was confirmed to Fijivillage sports by Flying Fijians Coach Inoke Male however he said that Matawalu and Votu will still be conside

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Qera ready to lead Flying Fijians

Flying Fijians Captain Akapusi Qera said given the responsibility to lead Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup will not be an easy task for him.   Speaking to Fijivillage sports, the Gloucester loose forward says not

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Goals galore in last weekend’s NFL matches

A total of 27 goals was scored in 3 National Football League matches yesterday. Ba thrashed Tavua 13-2 while Suva thumped Labasa 5-2. Lautoka also recorded a big win beating Rewa by 4-1. In other matches pla

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Young flanker overwhelmed by selection

Flying Fijians new find openside flanker Sam Matavesi is still trying to come to terms with his selection into the National side for the Pacific Nations Cup. Matavesi have just started just five games all season in

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Wardens trying to recruit Ratini

The Wardens 7s team is trying to secure the services of former Fiji 7s speed-merchant Alipate Ratini for the Marist 7s. Wardens Coach Timoci Wainiqolo confirms to Fijivillage that they are still yet to receive a wor

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Father proud of son’s achievements

“It has always been my dream that one day one of my children would turn out to be successful.” This said Voli Komai the father of Assemblies of God High School Under 18 centre Matthew Vocea after securin

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Labasa/Suva to test each other before Fiji FACT

The National Football League match between Labasa and Suva is expected to be a thriller as both teams now already knows that they are both in the same pool at the Fiji FACT Tournament. Both teams will be gunning for

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