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Fiji top seed in Pool D of HK 7s

The Digicel Fiji sevens team is the top seed in pool D of the Hong Kong 7s next month. Fiji is pooled with hosts Hong Kong, Spain and Canada. South Africa leads pool A with Wales, Argentina and Australia while i

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MBHS to have Inter House today

Defending Champions of the Coca Cola Games, Marist Brothers High School will have their Inter House today as they begin their quest to retain their title in the boys division at the new ANZ stadium in April. Defendi

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George Lui joins Rewa soccer team

A boost for the Rewa football team as Solomon's based George Lui has joined the team. Lui was part of the Delta Tigers in the yesteryears when the team won major titles in local football and is back with the tea

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6 players debut for Highlanders

Six players will make their debut for the Highlanders tonight when they take on defending Super Rugby champions the Chiefs. Three players will make their first run-on start which include Tony Woodcock, Joe Wheeler a

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Vosawai to replace Parisse

Fiji born rugby player Manoa Vosawai will replace Italy's suspended number 8 Sergio Parisse for their Six Nations rugby game against Wales in Rome this weekend. The Italian skipper was hit with a 30 day ban from

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New winners announced in FRU lottery redraw

New winners of the Fiji Rugby Union Grand Lottery Draw were announced today during a redraw. Jone Seniloli has walked away with the first prize of $100,000 which was drawn by Fiji’s International Referee James Bol

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FRU confident to strike major cash sponsorship

The Fiji Rugby Union is still confident they will strike a major cash sponsorship deal this year. Chief Executive Officer Manasa Baravilala said they cannot release the names of the business houses. Fijivillage

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2 Fijians to feature for Chiefs

Two Fijians will feature for the defending super rugby champions the Chiefs when they take on the Highlanders tomorrow. Patrick Osborne will make his debut on the right wing while Asaeli Tikoirotuma will wear the nu

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Fiji born Volavola tipped to start for Waratahs

Fiji born flyhalf, Ben Volavola is tipped to start for the Waratahs against the Reds this Saturday. This will be a dream story turning into a reality for 22 year old Volavola who attended Veiuto Primary School from

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$1.7M Grand Prix Rugby 7s Championship cancelled

Fiji’s chances of winning the biggest sevens tournament prize purse is shattered after the $1.7 million dollars Grand Prix Rugby 7s Championship has been cancelled. Digicel Fiji 7s Head Coach Alifereti Dere to

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Botia recovering well

Good news for rugby fans as Lepani Botia is recovering well after undergoing a surgery on his knee. This was confirmed to Legend FM Sports by Fiji Rugby Union Chief Executive Officer Manasa Baravilala. Baravilal

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Fiji men’s hockey team thumped by Ireland

The Fiji men's hockey team was thumped by Ireland 13-0 in their second match of the world hockey league round two in India last night. With their 13-0 win over Fiji, Ireland equaled their biggest ever win. T

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FRU expected to sign 2 big sponsorship deals

The Fiji Rugby Union is expected to sign two big sponsorship deals this week. Fijivillage understands that FRU will sign a sponsorship deal tomorrow and a vehicle sponsorship deal later on. Meanwhile, the FRU has clear

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MBHS start Coke Games campaign

Defending Champions of the Coca Cola Games, Marist Brothers High School have started their campaign to retain the boy’s division title at the new ANZ stadium in April. Marist will hold its inter-house this Friday

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Fiji Women’s hockey team lose to Russia

The Fiji women's hockey team suffered their second loss in the world hockey league round two after being humbled 9-0 by Russia. Fiji earlier lost their first game to Japan 14-0 on Monday and they will now take o

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Ambush set to begin with Uate

Foreign rugby scouts are once again circling the NRL's elite ranks and the ambush is set to begin with Knights flyer Akuila Uate. The New South Wales Origin machine will be off contract this year. Uate was o

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Carter loses vice-captains role

Todd Blackadder's plan to rejuvenate Dan Carter has resulted in the playmaker losing the Crusaders vice captains job. The removal of Carter from the deputy's role means the Crusaders will field a revamped le

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FRU to conduct lottery draw on Thursday

The Fiji Rugby Union has today announced that it will be conducting the Grand Lottery Draw this Thursday. Previous lottery prize winner, Olaf Allen Junior has already filed action against the Fiji Rugby Union. A

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FRU releases 2013 schedule

2013 marks 100 years of rugby in Fiji and the Fiji Rugby Union is expecting a busy year for them. The FRU has today released their schedule for this year and rugby fans around the country will celebrate the centenni

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