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Lomaiviti Barbarians hopes to be one of the best

The Lomaiviti Barbarians rugby side is hoping that they will be one of the top local teams that will take part in the Uprising International sevens this month since it's an invitational meet. Captain and former

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Folau takes advice from Tuqiri

New Waratahs recruit Israel Folau has talked with former Wallaby Lote Tuqiri about adapting to rugby union and dealing with the pressures of his much publicized arrival in the game. Tuqiri played for the Waratahs an

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Fiji Hockey team focused and ready

Being in the right mind set and focusing on the task ahead is the approach the Fiji Men’s Hockey side is taking ahead of the World League Round 2 qualifiers. Coach Hector Smith said they should not be overcome

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FRU sanctions Uprising 7s

Good news for rugby fans as the Uprising International 7s tournament will go ahead as scheduled. The FRU and organizers resolved the pending requirements in order for FRU to sanction the tournament.  FRU Ch

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FRU to start refunding lottery ticket money from next Monday

The Fiji rugby union will start refunding ticket holders from the rugby world cup lottery in 2011 from next Monday but there are conditions for the refunds. FRU confirmed that they will refund the money to those wh

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NSL to go ahead

The Fiji Football Association will still go ahead with the opening of the National Soccer League despite the undergoing upgrading of various sporting ground in the country. Fiji FA CEO Bob Kumar said they will conti

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Fiji FA await availability of Govind Park

The Fiji Football Association is still awaiting confirmation on the availability of Govind Park in Ba. Govind Park which is leased to Fiji FA by the Ba Town council has sustained damage to the pavilions where parts

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FRU confident of funds for 7s World Cup

With six months to go before the Rugby World Cup sevens kicks off in Russia, the Fiji Rugby Union is confident they will secure the necessary funds for the tournament. There was no specific allocation for FRU during

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Wainiqolo impressed with players

The battle for the 12 spots in the national sevens team for the Wellington tournament is heating up as some new players were part of the fitness test yesterday. Assistant coach Timoci Wainiqolo said he is impressed

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Uprising 7s tournament put on hold

The Uprising sevens tournament has not been given the green light by the Fiji rugby union. This was exclusively confirmed to Fijivillage by FRU Chief Executive officer Manasa Baravilala. Baravilala said they hav

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Hockey men to send top team to qualifiers

The Fiji Men’s Hockey side is expected to take the same team that featured in the Oceania Pacific Cup tournament to the World League round two qualifiers in India. Coach Hector Smith said it will be tough goin

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Pivac injured in fishing accident

2005 Fiji’s Rugby World Cup sevens winning coach Wayne Pivac won’t be walking properly for about nine months. Pivac slipped while on a boat trip in Auckland as his three crucial ligament and knees were b

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Fiji team to decide on Uprising 7s today

Rugby fans are expected to know today whether the national sevens team will take part in the Uprising sevens. Tournament organizer Culden Kamea said he will meet with the Fiji Rugby Union today. Digicel Fiji Sev

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Koroibete expected to have a bolstering 2013 NRL season

Flying West Tigers Winger Marika Koroibete is expected to have a bolstering 2013 NRL season. Koroibete made his NRL debut for the Tigers against the South Sydney Rabbitohs and in his second game Koroibete, scored 4

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PNG out to set up playoff with Fiji

Papua New Guinea will look to retain their Oceania Rugby Cup title and set up a play off with Fiji to determine the Oceania 1 qualifier for the Rugby World Cup in 2015 The road to the World Cup for Oceania teams wil

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7s side yet to confirm participation at Uprising 7s

The Fiji rugby sevens team has not confirmed its participation at the Uprising Sevens tournament next month. Digicel Fiji Sevens team assistant coach Timoci Wainiqolo said they do not have any problem in taking part as

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Joy Ali to return to the ring

Boxer Joy Ali is returning to the ring and this time he will be defending his light middleweight title against Opeti Tagi. This is the first time these two boxers will front each other. The bout will take place on the

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Fiji FACT to be held in early June

The Vodafone Fiji FACT is expected to be held early June next year. Fiji Football Association CEO, Bob Kumar said the O-league competition finishes on May 19th and soon after they will have their first major tournam

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FRU to refund lottery ticket monies

By order of the Fiji Commerce Commission, the Fiji Rugby Union will be refunding people who bought the 2011 Rugby World Cup lottery tickets at the price of $10 and $15. All claimants are to present their tickets as pro

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Hockey sides confirmed for World League Round 2

Both our Men’s and Women’s national hockey teams have confirmed their participation in the Hockey World League Round 2 in India. But the tour will come at a cost as all players going on the tour will have to

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