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Japanese Karate instructors to train locals

Two Karate instructors from Japan will be in Fiji for a month and will help Karate Fiji in conducting a series of training sessions in Suva, Nausori, Nadi and Lautoka. Shigeki and Kengo Yamada will start their train

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Organizers expect successful Uprising 7s

Uprising 7s organizers are confident it will be another successful two day tournament when it kicks off on Friday at Churchill Park. Uprising Resort owner Rene Munch said idea for the tournament was never about maki

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21 goals in 7 games

A total of 21 goals were scored in seven matches of the National Soccer League over the weekend. In a Ba and Lautoka match, Ba scored six goals while Lautoka remained goalless, Suva defeated Labasa 3-nil and later S

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Ba produces class performance

The Men in Black have yet produced an outstanding performance at Churchill Park after thrashing host Lautoka 6-0. Avinesh Swamy and Malakai Tiwa were the stars of the match after scoring two goals each. Meanwhil

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Naiyaravaro ready for Fiji Bati

"Never give up on your dreams" Those were the sentiments of West Tigers new recruitment, Taqele Naiyaravaro who hails from Yasawa. Naiyaravaro who is said to be the next big thing of the NRL with his s

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Savusavu out to earn respect

Savusavu will have more support today when they will face Nadi at Subrail Park, at 1.30pm. Suva will be out to give Babasiga Lions a hard time after their thrilling performance yesterday when they defeated Savusavu

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Russian govt ready to host Fiji 7s

The Russian government is ready to play host to the Fiji team at the Rugby World Cup 7s in Moscow from June 28 to 30. Russian ambassador to Fiji has said that they are ready to provide Fiji 7s team the best of their

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Suva records biggest victory

The IDC champions Suva recorded the biggest win in the National soccer league match which kicked off today. Suva thumped Savusavu 4-1 at Subrail Park this afternoon. In other matches host Labasa lost to Nadi 2-1

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Champion of Champions tournament underway

The Champion of Champions tournament organised by the Billiards and Snooker Association of Fiji is currently underway at the Defence Club, Fiji Club and Merchants Club. The Premier and Super Premier games are underw

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Tietjens yet to name team for Uprising 7s

All Blacks Sevens Coach Gordon Tietjens is yet to name his team for the Uprising International Sevens next week. Tietjens confirmed earlier to Fijivillage that he will be bringing a shadow team for the tournament wh

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Suva without 3 senior players

The Suva soccer team will be without three senior players as they face Savusavu in the first match of the National Soccer League this afternoon. Coach Gurjeet Singh confirms Samuela Vula is flying off to Vanuatu tom

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Talebula to play for cyclone affected victims

Former Digicel Fiji Sevens playmaker Metuisela Talebula will play for the cyclone affected victims during the Uprising Sevens tournament next week. The former Lelean Memorial School student will be part of the Upris

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Masikerei ready for 7s code

Former Fiji Bati rep Apisai Masikerei will try and live his dream to represent Fiji in the 7s code. Masikerei is one of the new inclusions in the Uprising sevens team for the Uprising International Sevens next week

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National Football League starts tomorrow

The 35th National Football League kicks off tomorrow with a belief that we can improve the standard of soccer and make the league more competitive. Ba won the inaugural league in 1977 that kicked off with eight team

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Red Rock confident of good performance

Coral Coast Sevens Champions Red Rock are confident of a good performance at the Uprising Sevens despite missing three of their key players. Vucago Banitabua, Viliame Navanua and Jasa Veremalua will feature for the

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Exeter fans likely to get glimpse of Fijian Flyer

Exeter fans are likely to get their first glimpse of Fijian flyer Watisoni Votu in competitive action when they face Bath in the LV Cup later this month. After months of protracted paperwork to finally bring the tal

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Ellison to miss bulk of matches

All Black mid-fielder Tamati Ellison will miss the bulk of the Highlanders Super Rugby campaign as he recovers from a shoulder surgery. The 29 year old first injured his shoulder playing for Otago during last year&#

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Vasuinubu yet to prove himself

After failing to impress in his first outing in the IRB World Sevens Series last year, Avenisi Vasuinubu feels he was not given much game time. Vasuinubu's rise to stardom was in the Uprising Sevens last year as

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Race to be in top 8 teams begins tomorrow in NSL

The race to be in the top eight teams will begin tomorrow in the National soccer league as a lot is at stake this season. Unlike previous years where teams started the season on a relax mode, competition is expected

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FWCC increases sponsorship of Uprising 7s

The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre has confirmed an increase of sponsorship of $20,000 from last year in the Uprising International Sevens Tournament next weekend. Assistant Coordinator, Edwina Kotoisuva said they

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