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Ba’s OFC semifinal opponent not known yet

The Ba soccer team will face either Waitakere United, Auckland City or AS Dragon of Tahiti in the semifinals of the OFC Champions league next week. Waitakere United, Auckland City and AS Dragon are all in the running to

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Coca Cola games torch relay begins this morning

The Coca Cola games torch relay starts this morning from the Coca Cola factory at Laucala Beach which will be taken to Nausori and then towards Korovou.   Games Chief Organiser, Vuli Waqa said the torch relay will p

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Nawatu scores on debut

Rewa soccer's fresh import, Valerio Nawatu scored twice in his debut match yesterday to hand Rewa a 3-0 win over Nadroga in the National Soccer League. Meanwhile, Nadi beat Labasa 2-0. In other matches, Suva defea

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Deans likely to call up Smith

Australia coach Robbie Deans confirmed a Wallabies recall for veteran flanker George Smith could happen against the Lions this year. The 110 Test veteran, who has been granted a loan extension by his Japanese club until

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Savea charged with assault

Hurricanes and All Blacks winger Julian Savea has been charged with assault after a domestic incident. The charge relates to a domestic incident last Sunday. He will appear in the Wellington District Court tomor

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Nadi top Digicel Cup table

Nadi is now on top of the Digicel cup points table with 13 points after three rounds of matches. The Jetsetters thumped Tavua 43-nil yesterday. Suva is the other unbeaten team in this competition and is second o

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Brumbies lead Super Rugby standings

The Brumbies are now on top of the overall Super rugby standings with 35 points and the Australian conference after round 10. The Brumbies and the Reds battled to a thrilling 19-all draw at Suncorp Stadium last nigh

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Crusaders trounce hapless Highlanders

The Crusaders inflicted more pain on the helpless Highlanders after beating them 24-8 in Christchurch last night. It was a one way traffic from start to finish and the Crusaders never trailed as they bounced back fr

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Suva remains unbeaten in Digicel Cup

Suva remains unbeaten after round three of the Digicel cup competition with a 21-20 win over Tailevu yesterday afternoon. Leone Tabuarua scored the crucial try for the Capital city side just two minutes before full

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Ba beats Amicale FC

The Ba soccer team came from behind to beat Amicale FC 2-1 in the OFC Champions league in front of a 8,000 plus crowd at the Port Villa stadium yesterday.   Josefata Niubuli and Avinesh Waran scored Ba’s g

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MBHS to meet Nasinu in league final

A thrilling final is expected between Marist Brothers High school and Nasinu Secondary in the Fiji Secondary Schools rugby league Under 19 grade. Nasinu Secondary who is the defending champions defeated Ratu Kadavul

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Matawalu still available for 7s RWC

Flying Fijians halfback, Nikola Matawalu gave one of his best performances this morning as he scored a crucial try for   Glasgow in a powerful 35-17 win over the Ospreys. Meanwhile, Matawalu is still availabl

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Ioane returns for Reds

The Reds will field their strongest side of the season against the Brumbies tonight with Wallabies winger Digby Ioane returning for the derby. Ioane has recovered from a knee injury and replaces Dom Shipperley in th

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Labasa dispatch of Tavua

The Labasa soccer team defeated Tavua 4-1 this afternoon in the National Soccer League. Misaele Draunibaka scored twice while Ilisoni Logaivou and Apisai Sesewa also found the net. Nadi also beat Savusavu 4-1.

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Former Fiji reps receive Webb Ellis trophy

Three former Fiji 15s players who played in the 1987 Rugby World Cup today received the prestigious Webb Ellis trophy in Nawaka village. Former flanker, Samuela Vunivalu said it is a historic day for him and two oth

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Suva names strong team for Tailevu match

The Suva rugby side has named a powerful line up to take on Tailevu this afternoon in round three of the Digicel cup. Vesi Rarawa, Viliame Veikoso and Manasa Saulo form a formidable front row while the loose forward

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Waratahs beat Chiefs in thriller

The Chiefs have suffered back-to-back Super Rugby losses. The defending champions conceded a late try to go down to the Waratahs 25-20 in Sydney last night. Halfback Brendon Leonard said they blew it in the firs

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16 member Fiji 7s team named

All the players from the last leg of the world sevens series in Hong Kong and Japan has been retained in the 16 member Digicel Fiji 7s team to prepare for the Scotland and England 7s except Ilai Tinai. Tinai opted o

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Web Ellis trophy taken to a number of areas

It was a day to remember for the people of Lautoka and Nadi as the prestigious Web Ellis trophy was taken to a number of areas. People came out in numbers on the streets in Lautoka this morning and followed the cup

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LMS tour to strengthen ties

Lelean Memorial school’s Under 18 rugby team’s tour will strengthen the ties with their sister school in New Zealand. That’s the comment from Lelean principal Aisea Rarokoliwa today after receiving

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