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FSC given go ahead for Fiji Games/Coke Games

The Fiji Sports Council has been given the go ahead to stage the Fiji Games at the ANZ Stadium this weekend and the Coca-Cola Games next week. Sports Council Chief Executive Officer Litiana Loabuka said they have been w

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Tokula to get start for Chiefs

Fiji born Save Tokula will get his first start at the number 13 jersey for the Chiefs when they take on the Force tonight. Tokula will make his sixth Super Rugby appearance for the franchise in four years, answering an

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Consistency is the key - Teitjens

“You can win the World Sevens Series without winning a tournament.” This is the sentiment from All Blacks 7s coach Gordon Tietjens after claiming their 11th title in 14 years. Tietjens said it has been a gr

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Equipment boost for Coca-Cola Games

This year’s Coca-Cola Games will be one of the best as Athletics Fiji has the required equipment to see the smooth running of the prestigious meet. Athletics Fiji President Albert Miller said the electronic timing

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Wardens want release of national reps

Wardens coach Timoci Wainiqolo is hoping that all their players in the national team will be released for the Marist 7s tournament. This includes Joji Ragamate, Jone Vota, Ilai Tinai and Setefano Cakau who are expec

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Vodafone Fiji Fact pools drawn

The Suva and Ba soccer teams who played in the Vodafone Fiji Fact final last year have been drawn in the same pool this year. Both teams are in pool one with Labasa and Nadroga while Nadi leads pool two with Navua, Laut

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Loss of Smith a major blow for Hurricanes

Hurricanes assistant coach Alama Ieremia said the loss of centre and captain Conrad Smith is a major blow as they try to overcome what he describes as their worst performance of the season. The Hurricanes were thumped 4

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SGS top athletes in doubt

A number of top athletes from Suva Grammar School are in doubt for next week’s Coca Cola games due to injuries. Grammar head coach Jone Delai confirms this includes senior boys top contender for the 200 meters

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Westfield Babas to have new look team for Marist 7s

The Westfield Babas is expected to field a new look team for the Marist 7s - The Road To Moscow at the end of this month. Coach Epeli Lagiloa said that some new players have come in for training including some membe

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Wainiqolo says refutes claims of Botia’s injury

Namosi rugby team coach Timoci Wainiqolo has refuted reports that Lepani Botia was heavily injured in the Digicel Cup match against Naitasiri last week. Wainiqolo has confirmed that Botia is back training with the t

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Beale’s boozing causes further suspension

Troubled Wallabies star Kurtley Beale’s hopes of winning selection against the British and Irish Lions are in doubt after he was suspended again for another alcohol-related incident. Beale has also been stood

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ACS hopeful for Elenoa Sailosi’s recovery

Adi Cakobau School athletes and management are racing against time to help their star athlete Elenoa Sailosi recover before the Coca-Cola Games next week. Sailosi was injured at training yesterday but ACS Principal Salo

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Xavier athletes still recall Cyclone Evan

It has been four months after Cyclone Evan hit Fiji and the memories are still fresh in the minds of the Xavier College athletes ahead of the Coca Cola Games next week. Xavier Head Coach Abdul Shah said some athlete

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Singh sues PGA Tour

Fijian golfer and former world number one Vijay Singh is suing the PGA Tour for banning him from competition without a test for using deer antler spray. Singh admitted in January to using the substance, which contai

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So’oialo likely to miss out on Classic ABs

Former All Blacks Rodney So'oialo may not be part of the Classic All Blacks team to face the Flying Fijians. Team Manager Andy Haden said So'oialo has an injury which may prevent him from coming to Fiji.

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England hope to repeat performance

England wants to repeat their performance against Fiji this weekend in the last tournament in the IRB 7s series.   Last week England beat Fiji in extra time in the Cup quarterfinals but they were beaten in the se

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Barnes to return for Waratahs

Wallabies and Waratahs star back Berrick Barnes is hoping to make his Super Rugby comeback but doesn't hold much faith that he will be named to face the Stormers this weekend. Barnes made a late entry to Super R

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IRB implement new scrum rules

The International Rugby Board council has announced the implementation of a global trial of the new crouch, bind, set, scrum engagement sequence, starting next season in both hemispheres. The move changes the call f

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Xavier College out to create history

Xavier College will be out to create history yet again in this year's Coca Cola Games.   Last year the Ba based school stole the show in the Intermediate boys high jump where Malakai Kaiwalu became the first

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Lutumailagi to play for Lomaiviti in Marist 7s

Former national sevens rep Joeli Lutumailagi will team up with the Lomaiviti Barbarians side in the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s - The Road To Moscow. Speaking from his home in France to Fijivillage Lutumailagi said he has

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