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Queensland wins 7th Origin title

Petero Civoniceva finished off his 33rd and last State of Origin game on a high after his Queensland side beat New South Wales 21-20 last night. The tireless forward gained a total of 97 metres and made 20 tackles i

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Practice pays off for Mitchell

She may be out of international netball for sometime but last week Taraima Mitchell proved that she still has what it takes to score more goals for Fiji in the future. Mitchell said she has been practicing over 200

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AOG High School to continue fine form

Assemblies of God High School Under 18 rugby team is aiming to continue their fine form in the Southern Zone Secondary School semifinal this weekend. The Kinoya based school is the surprise team of this year’s

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All Blacks trio return for Crusaders

The Crusaders will be boosted by the return of All Blacks Dan Carter, Kieran Read and Israel Dagg for their must-win Super Rugby match against competition leaders the Chiefs tomorrow night. The trio missed the loss

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Grand mum cannot wait to watch Hayne

When Jarryd Hayne enters Suncorp Stadium tonight for the crucial State of Origin decider, one of his biggest fans will be cheering him on from their Wainivula home. Elenoa Tokalautawa, the mother of Manoa Thompson w

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Defense vital for Fiji against Singapore

Defense will be vital when Fiji takes on Singapore this Friday and Saturday. Fiji's defense played a pivotal role last week during the Pacific netball series success. Top defender Matila Waqanidrola said tha

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Bulls maintain same lineup

The Bulls has stuck with the same 22 players that beat the Cheetahs for their crucial Super Rugby clash against the Sharks in Durban this weekend. The team for this weekend's match was straight forward as everyo

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Young netters expected to shine against Singapore

“Expect the young players to step up again this weekend.” That’s the statement from national netball coach Unaisi Rokoura after the young players in the side proved their worth in last week’

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Crotty to have hands full with SBW

Crusaders inside center Ryan Crotty will be having one of the busiest games in his super rugby career this week as he will be marking Sonny Bill Williams. The task for Crotty will be, not to be too tempted into doub

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State of Origin decider sold out

Tickets have sold out for tonight’s State of Origin decider.    The record-breaking Queensland Maroons will be facing New South Wales where both teams will give their all in what promises to be one of

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Nadroga unsure about Nadi

Defending Digicel Cup champions Nadroga is unsure what to expect from Nadi this weekend. Speaking to our sister station Viti FM, Nadroga coach and former Flying Fijian Esala Nauga said Nadi is an unpredictable team.

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Bulls stick with same lineup for crucial Sharks clash

The Bulls coaching staff has stuck with the same 22 players that beat the Cheetahs for their crucial Super Rugby clash against the Sharks this weekend. This comes as both the Sharks and the Bulls are in the running

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Flying Fijians to face England in this year

The Fiji 15s team will play England in the Europe tour this year. The match will be played on November 9th at Twickenham. The last time Fiji played England was in the 1999 Rugby World Cup where we lost 45-24.

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Big names feature in Fair Play Brazil tour to Fiji

The Fair Play Brazil tour to Fiji is shaping up as names of the players who will be coming to Fiji was revealed today. The team includes 36-year-old Carlos Luciano Da Silva, better known as Mineiro. Mineiro made

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Reds to wear special jersey against Highlanders

The Reds will wear a special jersey against the Highlanders at Suncorp Stadium as part of Australia’s National Aboriginal Islander Day Observance Committee week festivities. The Reds will don Aboriginal art pr

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Netball Fiji confident of securing more sponsors

"We have a very marketable product and we have proven it". That's the statement from Netball Fiji President Wainikiti Bogidrau after Fijivillage raised the question about sponsorship. Bogidrau said

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State of Origin decider tomorrow

It will be decided tomorrow after the final 80 minutes of football which team deserves the State of Origin title. After months of interstate sledging, refereeing controversies and selection headaches, Blues winger J

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Thompson in doubt for Chiefs

Chiefs No8 Kane Thompson is in doubt for their Super Rugby showdown with the Crusaders. Thompson copped a knee in his back during their win over the Highlanders. The Chiefs meet the Crusaders this Friday at 7.35pm.

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Civoniceva to play his last origin game tomorrow

Fijian born Petero Civoniceva will be playing his 33rd and last State of Origin game tomorrow. Civoniceva who is from Nacula, Yasawa will match up with New South Wales prop Tim Grant who will be the toughest front r

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Naitasiri and Suva to go for maximum points

Naitasiri and Suva will be going for maximum points when they meet in this weekends feature match of the Digicel cup competition. With three rounds to go both teams have not secured thier place for the semi finals.

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