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Another achievement by Flying Fijians

Fiji is the first tier two rugby nation to record a full house at Twickenham. This after 82,000 tickets were sold out for this weekend's Flying Fijians test match against England. The previous record crowd of 78,74

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Warriors eyes Roko, Batiratu

The Sigatoka River Safari Navosa Warriors side is trying to get the services of former national reps Nasoni Roko and David Batiratu for the Coral Coast 7s. Team manager Josh Rakuna said they are after the two players as

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Only 16 clubs to play in NCC

Only 16 clubs will play in the Kriz Signs National Club Championship. While we always talk about developing our players at club level, there is now confirmation that some districts are not showing interest in holding se

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7s team for Dubai to be named tomorrow

The 14 member Digicel Fiji 7's team will be announced tomorrow for the Dubai 7's and players picked in the team will not be allowed to play in the Coral Coast 7's tournament next week. This is the confirmati

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Another milestone by Flying Fijians

Another milestone will be reached when the Flying Fijians face England this weekend. The Fiji Rugby Union will be awarding Test Caps to players who will be playing for the first time in the two test matches against Engl

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Mannix claims 3 Fijians were bribed

Former Racing Metro coach Simon Mannix claimed that three Fijian players were paid to stay at the club during last year’s World Cup. Mannix, a former All Black, told British newspaper The Independent, that Josh Ma

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Yamacia latest inclusion in Coral Coast 7s

The Yamacia Sevens team from Navosa is the latest inclusion in the Coral Coast Sevens tournament after Black Pearl from Papua New Guinea pulled out due to financial reasons. Yamacia is coached by former Flying Fijian fo

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Fourth victory for Green Moon owner

Green Moon won the Melbourne Cup, making up for its disappointing seventh place in last month’s Cox Plate. It is the fourth victory for owner Lloyd Williams in the Cup, his other winners being Just A Dash in 1981,

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Flying Fijians-England match to be a historic one

The Flying Fijians and England match this weekend will be a historic one for Fiji. The Poppy flower which is symbolic all over the world in the remembrance of soldiers who died during the two World Wars and other confli

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Civoniceva to play for Fiji in Rugby League World Cup

Australian rugby league great Petero Civoniceva will put on the boots of his home-country as he represents Fiji in next years Rugby League World Cup in England. Fiji Bati Assistant Coach Joe Rabele said with the caliber

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Soccer clubs from Rewa likely to miss out on NCC

It is highly likely soccer clubs from Rewa may not feature in the Kriz Sign National Club Championship. The local league competition has not finished in Rewa where some teams have more than five matches remaining. Fiji

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Prince Charles to attend Melbourne Cup

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall will be trackside at the Melbourne Cup today. He and Camilla will inspect the Flemington race track ahead of the Melbourne Cup. The Duchess will present the winner of the rac

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Controversy hits top jockey

As only hours remain for the breathtaking Melbourne Cup race, controversy has hit top jockey Damien Oliver who will be riding Americain which is tipped to take out the race today. Oliver is being investigated for allege

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Ratuvou to replace Nayacalevu

Former Flying Fijians fullback Kameli Ratuvou will replace Waisea Nayacalevu in the backline. Team manager Aseri Rokoura confirmed to Fijivillage this morning that Ratuvou and Akapusi Qera are the late inclusions for th

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England wary of Flying Fijians

England rugby forwards coach, Graham Rowntree is giving the Flying Fijians all the respect for the sold out test this Sunday. Rowntree said this is their first test and they will not underestimate their opponent.

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Male to confirm players availability

Flying Fijians coach Inoke Male said they are yet to confirm whether Sakiusa Matadigo and Waisea Nayacalevu will play against England this weekend. Fijivillage understands that Nayacalevu and Matadigo are injured.

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Samabula top bet for National Club Championships

Samabula will go as one of the top favorites to win this year’s Kriz Signs National Club championship.  The team has players like Sanni Issa, Leone Damudamu, Cedrick Dutt and Joshua Wilson.  Wail

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Bola happy to have brother on tour

Flying Fijians halfback, Kelemedi Bola believes this will be one of his most memorable tour because he will have his younger sibling with him. Kelemedi and Samu Bola first played together for Suva against Naitasiri

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Fiji FA set tournament venues for 2013

The first round of the Vodafone Fiji FACT matches will be played at Subrail Park next year. The final round of the Fiji FACT will then be played at Prince Charles Park a week later. The next major soccer tournam

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McCaw demands high standards

All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw has demanded standards be maintained despite the changes for the first two weeks of the end of year tour. Coach Steve Hansen has stated that all 32 members of the squad will see game

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