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Venue for Farebrother challenge not yet confirmed

The venue for this week’s Farebrother Sullivan Cup challenge is yet to be confirmed as the Nadroga Rugby Union is still trying to finalize a venue. This comes after the first challenge was staged at Prince Cha

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Nadroga unbeatable says Tabua

Nadroga is just unbeatable with how they are playing right now. Those were the words of former Flying Fijians coach Ilivasi Tabua after watching Nadroga’s 43-26 demolition of Tailevu last Saturday. Tabua said the

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Henry to assist Pumas this week

Argentina will be looking for a win according to All Blacks coach Steve Hansen. The Pumas have said “improvement” is their big goal ahead of their first match against the All Blacks. Former All Blacks coach

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Delana our top bet for a medal

Fiji’s Sportsman of the Year Iliesa Delana is our top bet for a medal at the Paralympic Games in London tomorrow. Delana will compete in the F42 high jump and hopes are high that he will finish in the top three as

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Ba still leads NSL points table

The Ba soccer side still leads the National Soccer League points table even after their one-all draw with Suva yesterday. Ba has 35 points while Suva is still in second place with 33 points. Abbu Zahid was the hero for

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SBW wants Cooper to join him in league

All Black centre Sonny Bill Williams (SBW) has revealed that he is trying to convince Wallaby playmaker Quade Cooper to join him in making a switch to rugby league. Williams, who is currently plying his trade with the P

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Ba denies Suva with last minute goal

Abbu Zahid was the hero for the Ba side as his second half goal denied Suva the lead in th National Soccer League points table this afternoon. Ba still leads the points table with 35 points while Suva still in seco

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Deans’ selection of pivot crucial

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans could have made his most crucial selection in his career on deciding which first five-eighth to select as the Springboks arrive in Perth. Five wins from their last six encounters against

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Daunting Northand await Nadroga

After a comprehensive victory over Tailevu yesterday, Nadroga showed rugby fans a glimpse of what to expect from them when they defend the Farebrother Sullivan trophy. Captain Setefano Samoca said the win shows the

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NSL reaches boiling point as Suva battles Ba

The battle for National Soccer League supremacy continues as Ba takes on Suva on top of the table clash this afternoon. Ba leads the points table with 34 points as Suva lies on second spot with 32 points. The me

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Nadroga retain Farebrother

Nadroga retained the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy in style after beating Tailevu 43-26 a while ago. Nadroga led 17-12 during the half time break and scored four unanswered tries in the second half to claim victory. Insp

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Deans’ time could end sooner

Rumours has circulated that Deans’ time in charge could come to an end after Australia’s final match of the Rugby Championship, a difficult away fixture against Argentina. The Wallabies produced an error-str

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Nadroga beats Rewa

Nadroga has bounced back in style as they beat Rewa 3-2 in the National Soccer League match at Lawaqa Park. Nadroga was walloped by Ba 12-1 two weeks ago. However, Nadroga’s goals were scored by Waisea Tale Juni

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Tailevu out to restore lost pride

Just hours away from when the dust settles at Prince Charles Park, Tailevu will be out to restore lost pride as it will be now or never for them. Tailevu last won the Farebrother Sullivan trophy in 2010 but is confident

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Argentina wants to build on last performance

Argentina captain Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe wants his team to build on their draw with South Africa and become a side that no longer shocks people with their results. Despite losing 27-6 to South Africa in their tourn

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Nadroga to produce something special for fans

They are the traditional giants of rugby in Fiji but today they will have to defend their title in a different territory. With the support of the vanua of Nakuruvarua, Nadroga knows what it takes to successfully defend

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Romano recovers

The All Blacks have been boosted with news that lock Luke Romano has recovered from a shoulder injury and is now fit to face Argentina. Romano was in doubt for next Saturday’s Rugby Championship meeting with the P

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Tailevu will be tough – Paula Biu

Nadroga will be out to defend the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy tomorrow against Tailevu. Nadroga team Manager Paula Biu said that it will be tough to defend their trophy knowing too well that Tailevu defeated them once i

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Giants clash this Sunday

Ground condition has always been a concern at Ratu Cakobau Park for some time and again soccer fans are praying that good weather prevails as Ba and Suva will clash in the National soccer league this weekend. The Ba and

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Tailevu favoured to beat Nadroga

Tailevu has already beaten Nadroga in the Digicel Cup competition and rugby pundits are saying that they can do it again but they will need to defend well and tackle hard. Tailevu will be bolstered with the services

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