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Number of entries received for Sports Hall of Fame

A number of entries have been received for the 2012 Fiji Sports Hall of Fame and Fiji Olympic Order. Organizing Committee Chairperson Makarita Lenoa said at the end of October last year, a good number of nominations had

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Play your hearts out - Talebula

Former Digicel Fiji Sevens player Metuisela Talebula is urging new players in the Sevens team to play their hearts out for their country. Talebula said looking at the previous performance in Dubai and South Africa, the

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Another student offered volleyball scholarship

A second student from Fiji excelling in volleyball has been offered Oceania Foundation Sport scholarship to study in USA. 18-year-old Mere Serea who has just completed her studies at the Suva Grammar school will be

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Ba to miss top 3 players due to suspension

Defending Champions of the National Soccer League, Ba will open the season without three top players this weekend. Osea Vakatalesau is serving a three month suspension from all levels of soccer while Avinesh Waran a

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2 Fiji teams named for Uprising 7s

Digicel Fiji 7s Head Coach, Alivereti Dere has named the two teams that will participate in next week's Uprising Fiji International 7s in Lautoka.  The two teams are made up of the 21 member squad currently

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FRU confident on new HPU Manager

The Fiji Rugby Union is confident that new High Performance Unit Manager Mike Ryan will deliver the wealth of experience he has. FRU CEO Manasa Baravilala said that Ryan was instrumental in the setting up of the fir

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Second leg CvC match this month

The second leg of the Pillay Garment Champion versus Champion match between Ba and Suva is taking place this month. Fiji Football Association President, Rajesh Patel said that the match may not be played at Govind P

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Tavua on the verge of relegation

Nine teams may play in the National Soccer League for this season as Tavua is on the verge of facing relegation. Fiji Football Association President Rajesh Patel confirmed they will take the bold step tomorrow if Tavua

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Talebula & Vasuinubu part of Uprising team

Former Digicel Sevens players Metuisela Talebula and Avenisi Vasuinubu will be part of the Uprising Sevens team for the Uprising International Sevens tournament next week. Talebula ruled out the possibility of selection

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Fiji Warriors begins PRC in March

Action begins for our Fiji Warriors on March 9th when they start the 2013 Pacific Rugby Cup. Fiji will face the development teams of the Reds, Waratahs and Western Force in Australia. In New Zealand, three matches will

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Uprising 7s embankment ticket prices to be less

Good news for rugby fans in the western division, as they can pay less to watch day two of the Uprising 7s next week from the embankment. This is after FMF Foods Limited announced their sponsorship for the second su

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Labasa Football awaits Draunibaka’s confirmation

The Labasa Football Association is eagerly awaiting the confirmation from Fiji FA on whether Misaele Draunibaka will play for Labasa this weekend in the National Soccer League. Secretary Nilesh Lal said Draunibaka h

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Delasau expected to feature in Uprising 7s

The Fijian flash Filimoni Delasau is expected to feature for a young Yamacia side that includes his younger brother at the Uprising 7s. Yamacia coach and former Flying Fijians winger Aisea Tuilevu confirmed to Fijiv

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Fiji 7s team to participate in Million Dollar tournament

The Fiji rugby Sevens team has confirmed their participation in the richest sevens tournament in world history. The Grand Prix Rugby Championship will be held in Los Angeles in July and will feature 24 teams who wil

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FRU to field 2 teams at Uprising 7s

The Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed that they will be fielding two teams for the Uprising International Sevens. The tournament which will be held at Lautoka’s Churchill Park will feature 16 top local and overseas t

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Rewa may buy new players

The new president of the Rewa Football Association Nazeel Buksh has not ruled out the possibility of buying new players in the next transfer window. Once known as the giants of Fiji soccer, the Delta Tigers lost all the

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Selection door still open - FNRL

The Fiji National Rugby League has confirmed that selection doors is still open for other overseas based players wishing to don the Bati jumper for this years Rugby League World Cup. FNRL General Manager Tomy Finau

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2 spots reserved for shadow Fiji 7s team

Organizers of the Uprising 7s have confirmed they are reserving two spots for the shadow national 7s rugby team, however, there is still no confirmation from the Fiji rugby union in relation to their participation.

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Australian Thunderbolts out to make amends

After a dismal performance at the South Africa 7s last month the Australian Thunderbolts are looking to make amends in Wellington after naming a star studded team for the Uprising International 7s next week. Coach M

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Buksh is the new Rewa soccer President

Nazil Buksh is the new Rewa Soccer Association President after his appointment at the AGM last night. Rewa is expected to face Tavua in the first round of National Soccer League matches this weekend. In other ma

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