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Raikuna returns for NZ at London 7s

Fiji born David Raikuna returns to the New Zealand 7s team in this weekend's England 7s. Raikuna and 18 year old Tevita Li have been called in by Coach Gordon Tietjens to replace the injured Kurt Baker and Belgi

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Tokula starts for Chiefs

Fiji born Savenaca Tokula is used to making contributions to the Chiefs in the second half of seasons. Tomorrow night against the Force he will make his sixth Super rugby appearance for the franchise in four years w

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Nucifora believes Speight deserves Wallaby call up

Former Brumbies and Blues coach David Nucifora believes that Fijian born winger Henry Speight deserves a call up for the Wallabies squad. Speaking to Fijivillage, Nucifora said with his current form in Super Rugby, ther

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Jasper athletes overcome many hardships

Despite the hardships and challenges the Jasper Williams High School athletes will take part in next week’s Coca Cola Games more determined compared to last year. Jasper Williams Head Coach Antonio Raboiliku s

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Fiji can defend London 7s title-Dere

National rugby sevens coach Alifereti Dere believes his side can defend the England 7s title.   Speaking from his hotel room in London to Legend FM Sports Dere said their major downfall in Scotland last week was

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New look likely for Chiefs backline

The Chiefs could field a new-look backline this Friday night with star backs Tim Nanai-Williams and Aaron Cruden in doubt. Both players were unable to train yesterday and Chiefs head coach Dave Rennie confirmed ther

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Sivivatu and Rokocoko to be part of Classic ABs

Sitiveni Sivivatu and Joe Rokocoko will be part of the Classic All Blacks team that will face the Flying Fijians this year. The Fijian born former All Blacks wingers have been cleared by their clubs in France to be

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Sisters to lead Jasper

Nadarivatu sisters Mereseini Naidau and Sereima Liku will lead the Jasper Williams High School squad in next week’s Coca Cola Games. The long distance runners will once again try to maintain Jasper's posit

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Votu replaces Eremasi for London 7s

Former national 7s rugby captain Watisoni Votu will join the national side in England. Votu was called in to replace the injured Benito Eremasi who has been ruled out for six weeks which means he is highly likely to

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Former reps to feature for Redrock at Marist 7s

Some former national rugby reps are expected to boost the Red Rock sevens team in this year’s Fiji Bitter Marist 7s - The Road to Moscow. This was confirmed by coach Lote Rasiga and he says that some of these

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Relief over Smith’s health

Concern for Conrad Smith's health has eased as the Hurricanes turn their attention toward resuscitating their Super Rugby season's ailing health. Coach Mark Hammett said that the 24 hours after Sunday's

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Top athlete faces difficulties in preparation

One of the top bets for this year’s blue ribbon event of the Coca Cola Games, Beniamino Maravu said he is facing major difficulties in his preparation for the games. The Saint Bedes College student told Fijivillag

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Fans to watch top level rugby

Top level rugby is definitely in store at the end of the month in the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament. It has been confirmed the top teams include Nawaka, Westfield Barbarians, Wardens, Covenant Brothers and Metuisela

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Afrika returns for Springbok 7s

South Africa 7s star playmaker Cecil Afrika will join the team for the England 7s. Afrika has been declared fit following a knee strain. South Africa is the only team that has won three Cup titles this season. Meanwh

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Fiji Games set for this weekend

About 1,000 athletes and officials will take part in this weekend’s Fiji Games. Fiji Games Organizing Committee Chairman Reg Sanday said this year’s games will be different from the previous ones as this wil

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Votu likely to return for Fiji

It is highly likely that former national rugby sevens skipper Watisoni Votu will feature for Fiji in England this weekend. This was exclusively confirmed to Fijivillage this morning by head Coach Alifereti Dere.

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Matawalu extends contract with Glasgow Warriors

Flying Fijians halfback Nikola Matawalu has extended his contract with the Glasgow Warriors until May 2015. The 24-year-old has scored nine tries in 22 appearances and has picked up a number of man-of-the-match awar

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Matawalu extends contract at Glasgow

Flying Fijians halfback Nikola Matawalu has extended his contract with the Glasgow Warriors until May 2015. The 24-year-old has scored nine tries in 22 appearances and has picked up a number of man-of-the-match awards f

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Finances hinder some Saint Bedes athletes

Financial constraints have stopped Savusavu Zone Champions Saint Bedes College from sending all their athletes to the Coca Cola Games. Manager Ben Ting said at least 60 athletes had qualified for the Coke games but

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Two top players return for Ba

The top two players will return to Ba’s starting lineup this week after suspension but another two have been ruled out. Malakai Tiwa and Laisenia Raura have been cleared to feature for the side in the second l

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