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Hockey teams encouraged to perform

It was an emotional farewell as the Fiji Men’s and Women’s hockey teams presented their I Tatau to the Minister for Youth and Sports Commander Viliame Naupoto yesterday. In addressing the players and off

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Crusaders hope to set course to finals tonight

The Crusaders hope a big hit-out against the Waratahs tonight will put them on a course for recapturing the side's Super Rugby glory of past seasons. The seven-time champions, who last won a title in 2008 but we

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Raiwai Volleyball to organize Vulaca Championships

For the first time ever, the Vulaca Volleyball Championship will be organized by an association. The tournament is usually hosted by the Fiji Volleyball Federation and now the Raiwai Volleyball Association takes up

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Fiji Taekwondo receives major boost

The Fiji Taekwondo Association received a major boost ahead of their Pacific Mini Games campaign as they today receive training gears worth $15,000. The Taekwondo equipments were donated by the World Taekwondo Feder

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Fiji Warriors prepare for PRC

The Fiji Warriors team is working against time to prepare for the Pacific Rugby Cup tournament next month. With a mixture of experienced and a number of Under 23 players dominating the side, head coach Inoke Male sa

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Crusaders name team to face Waratahs

The Crusaders have named their team to play the Waratahs tomorrow in what will be their third Super Rugby warm up match.   This will be the final game before the Super Rugby Season officially starts which will se

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Botha claims bribe offer from SBW camp

South African boxer Francois Botha has claimed that he was offered a bribe to throw his fight with Sonny Bill Williams. Botha said that Sonny Bill Williams’ manager fronted him with the bribe offer. Botha

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Kahui to miss first super rugby match

Chiefs and All Blacks centre Richard Kahui will miss the start of the Super Rugby, having a minor procedure to complete his long rehabilitation from shoulder surgery. Kahui, who has missed the last nine months of ru

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Tamanisau out for the season

Rewa football team player, Simione Tamanisau will not be playing for the team for the rest of the season. Tamanisau who is also a police officer will leave for peacekeeping duties in Liberia soon. Meanwhile, Rew

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NZ’s 5 Super Rugby teams to have an added incentive

New Zealand's five Super Rugby teams will have an added incentive this year, playing for a new trophy that is being crafted for the Kiwi conference winner. New Zealand Rugby Union chief executive Steve Tew annou

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Inspirational stories behind hockey team

As the national hockey side gets ready to leave our shores for round two of the world hockey league in India, there are some inspirational stories on the team's commitment leading up to the tournament. National

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Volavola expected to get big break for NSW

Australia born Fijian rugby player, Ben Volavola is expected to get his big break for the Waratahs this Thursday against the Crusaders in the Super rugby pre-season match. There is doubt over the fitness of Berrick

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Fiji seeded as one of the top teams for RWC 7’s

The Digicel Fiji Sevens team will be in band one for the Rugby World Cup Sevens pool allocation draw on the 28th of this month. Fiji will be joined by South Africa, England, Samoa, Australia and top seed New Zealand

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Rathbone to make Super Rugby return

Former Wallabies winger Clyde Rathbone will make his return to Super Rugby for Brumbies this Saturday against the Reds.  Thirty-one-year-old Rathbone has been impressive in both of the Brumbies warm ups by scor

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Changes expected for Hong Kong 7s

Changes are expected to be made to the Digicel Fiji Sevens team for the next leg of the IRB Sevens Series despite a total turnover of attitude by players in the USA Sevens tournament. Head Coach Alivereti Dere has alrea

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PM meets some France based players

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama met with some Fijian rugby players while on his tour to France. Commodore Bainimarama who is on a tour to France to check the new airplanes for Fiji Airways met with Paris fir

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South Africa thrashes NZ to win USA 7s

South Africa defeated the All Blacks 7s 40-21 in the cup final of the USA 7s in scintillating fashion to bag their first win in the world sevens series after two years. The Springboks 7s team outclassed the Kiwis in

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Nasinu beat Rakiraki

Nasinu football team has kicked started its Premier Division campaign on a high after a brace of goals in just two matches. Nasinu beat Rakiraki 4-3 today and hammered Vatukoula 5-1 yesterday. Story by: Dha

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Nadi remains unbeaten

Nadi football team is continuing with its fine form in the National Football League after a 3-nil win over Tavua today. Nadi remains unbeaten and leads the points table with 16 points. In other matches today, Ba beat

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