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Epic encounter expected at Loftus Versfeld

Fans can expect a cracking game at Loftus Versfeld tomorrow as the Wallabies go in search of their sixth consecutive win over the Springboks. Coaches Heyneke Meyer and Robbie Deans says they expect a fast-paced game

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Rajesh Patel clarifies Fiji FA’s stand on Chand

The Fiji Football Association President said Northern Vice President, Dewan Chand will lose his position if he fails to attend three Fiji FA board meetings. Dewan Chand, charged with two counts of defilement of a Cl

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Ragamate eager to perform

Dubbed by top rugby commentator Keith Quinn as the next X-Factor in the Fiji 7s team, Joji Ragamate is eager to make his presence felt at the international stage this year if given the opportunity. Ragamate is the t

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Cooper will not play for Wallabies under Deans setup

Wallabies player, Quade Cooper has revealed that he will not play for Australia in the current environment which he said is destroying him. The 24-year-old, talking to Fox Sports explained his recent criticism on so

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Front row battle between Suva and Nadroga

The battle in the front row between Suva and Nadroga is shaping up to be an interesting one. Suva has an experienced front row with former Flying Fijians Vesi Rarawa, Manasa Saulo and Viliame Veikoso while Nadroga w

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Fiji U18 to tour Aust in 2013

There is no planned structure in place to keep our Secondary school rugby players in competitive rugby after they leave school. After two matches against the Australia schoolboys, the question now is how to keep the mo

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Dewan Chand has not lost his Fiji FA post

Fiji Football Association President, Rajesh Patel confirms Northern Vice President, Dewan Chand has not lost his post at Fiji FA despite being given a partial prison sentence by the Labasa Magistrates Court. Patel said

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Suva can break Nadroga’s 3 year winning run-Kolinisau

National sevens player Osea Kolinisau believes Suva can break Nadroga's three years winning run in the Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge. The 27 year old will not be part of Suva's team along with Leone Tabu

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Carter back at first five

Dan Carter is back at first five and Aaron Smith will start at halfback and are the only changes to the All Blacks side to take on Argentina in Buenos Aires on Sunday. Carter missed the last two matches in the Rugby Cha

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Suva to miss star players

Suva will miss some of their star players in this Saturday’s fourth Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge against Nadroga. Coach Salimoni Ravouvou said flying Fijians speedster Maikeli Mocetadra and Benedito K

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Fiji Football President agrees with sponsors

The Fiji Football Association President agrees with National Soccer League sponsors, CJ Patel Pacific that the league format should change from the next season. Earlier today, CJ Patel Pacific General Manager, Pranil Si

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Bulldogs can cause upset-Civoniveva

Two time grand final winner Petero Civoniceva believes the Canterbury Bulldogs has the best chance of causing an upset in Sunday's NRL decider against Melbourne Storm. The combination of Storm trio Billy Slater, Coo

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Sponsor demands for change

A cloud of doubt now hangs over the sponsorship of National Soccer League by CJ Patel Pacific from the next season. CJ Patel Pacific General Manager, Pranil Singh confirms to Fijivillage that they want top eight tea

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Nadroga makes 5 changes to challenge team

Nadroga has made five changes to their side that will tackle Suva for the fourth Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge this weekend.   Setefano Samoca, Etonia Naba, Mesulame Soga, Aisea Natoga and Isoa Neivua wil

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Etuate Waqa to support son Sisa from Tonga

Former national sevens assistant coach Etuate Waqa will be cheering for his son Sisa Waqa this Sunday in Tonga.       The former Fiji Bati rep said he has been speaking to his son to focus on every game

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No national 7s players to play this weekend

None of the National 7s players will be playing this weekend in the Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge between Suva and Nadroga. That is the confirmation from 7's coach, Alifereti Dere as he does not want to risk

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Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge venue changed

The Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge between Suva and Nadroga will now be played at Churchill Park this Saturday. Nadroga rugby union spokesperson Tiko Matawalu confirmed to Fijivillage that the decision was reache

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Motion moved to change soccer academy name in Ba

There will be a motion moved in this years Fiji Football Annual General Meeting to change the name of the soccer academy in Ba. It is currently known as Dr M S Sahu Khan National Academy. Fiji FA's CEO, Bob Kumar s

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Beale replace Cooper at first five

Kurtley Beale is preparing himself up for his first starting appearance in the Wallabies No.10 jersey replacing a close friend, Quade Cooper. The Wallabies have begun to prepare for life without Cooper after his inf

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