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Venue of first round matches to be decided upon

There is word that the first round of the Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants may be taken to Subrail Park in Labasa. Fijivillage understands discussions are taking place and a decision will be made tonight. Nadi’s

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Spain fear Ronaldo

Soccer lovers around the globe are now asking can Cristiano Ronaldo continue his superb form in the semifinals of Euro 2012 when they take on World Champion Spain. Ronaldo has so far scored three goals in the tournament

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Maitland and Taylor likely back for Crusaders

Sean Maitland could return to the Crusaders at fullback. Tom Taylor is also a likely replacement for All Blacks star Dan Carter at first five-eighth. However, coach Todd Blackadder has not finally resolved who will wea

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Junior Farzan registers with new boxing commission

Junior Farzan Ali is the first boxer to register for life under the new boxing commission. Ali who is dubbed as the best pound for pound boxer in Fiji at the moment registered this morning and also paid for his license

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Tavua to miss out on BOG

After 33 years, the Tavua soccer team will not be part of the Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants tournament this year. Tavua has been eliminated from next month’s tournament based on a protest decision which was fil

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PNG coach urges players to trust themselves

“Fiji may be the Pacific queens but they are beatable at home.” That is the statement from Papua New Guinea coach Mona Lisa Leka ahead of their Pacific Netball Series match with Fiji tomorrow. Lisa said to

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Spain braces for toughest challenge

Defending champions of Euro 2012 Spain is bracing for its toughest challenge when the World Champion faces Portugal in the semifinals on Thursday. Spain’s midfielder Xabi Alonso who scored both the goals against F

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Vito and Jane in doubt for Hurricanes

Victor Vito and Cory Jane are highly doubtful for the Hurricanes Super Rugby match against the Crusaders. The Hurricanes will also be without halfback TJ Perenara as he will miss the rest of the season with a broken ank

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Digicel Cup matches resume this week

Digicel Cup matches resume this week with Nadroga to play Macuata at Subrail Park and Nadi will take on Tavua at Prince Charles Park. Both matches will be played this Saturday. Story by: Dhanjay Deo

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Nadroga wins protest, Tavua to miss BOG

Nadroga soccer team will play in the Inkk Mobile BOG this year. This is after teams protest against Tavua in the Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Soccer League was ruled in favor of Nadroga.  This also means

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Taraima’s back

After being out for two years of competitive netball, shooter Taraima Rara-Mitchell has got the nod to be in the starting seven in Fiji’s first game of the LICI Pacific Netball series. She may be out of competiti

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QVS, RKS still unbeaten

Defending secondary school Deans trophy champions Queen Victoria School and neighbors Ratu Kadavulevu School are both unbeaten after four rounds of the Eastern zone competition. QVS defeated Lomaivuna Secondary Scho

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Sonny Bill Williams future with Chiefs still uncertain

Sonny Bill Williams future with the Chiefs is still uncertain. There is speculation that Williams has signed with the Sydney Roosters for a one year return to rugby league's NRL and before that 12-match rugby st

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Spain out to disrupt Ronaldo

European and world champions Spain will use team tactics to disrupt Portugal's captain Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday in the first EURO 2012 semifinal. Ronaldo has been Euro 2012's standout player scoring thr

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Still a lot to play for in schools rugby

There is still a lot to play for in the southern zone secondary school’s rugby despite top teams qualifying for the quarterfinals of their zone. Suva Grammar School, Nasinu Secondary School, Assemblies of God and

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Nadroga to know BOG fate today

Three time BOG champions Nadroga soccer team will know in a few hours time if they will be part of this year’s tournament. Nadroga has lodged a protest against Tavua in the National Soccer League competition and s

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Crusaders hit by injuries

The Crusaders appear to be the team hit the most by injuries to their All Blacks. Dan Carter is out of the match against the Hurricanes this weekend, while Kieren Read and Israel Dagg are doubtful. The Crusaders and Hu

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Uate dropped for Origin decider

Former Fiji Bati and Newcastle wing Akuila Uate has been dropped for Game 3 in the State of Origin. The State of Origin decider will be in Brisbane next Wednesday. Story by: Dhanjay Deo

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Battle heats up for best 7

The battle for the best seven players to take to the court in the opening game of the Pacific Netball Series is heating up in the national side. Coach Unaisi Rokoura is having a tough time in selecting her first lin

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Ash and Burn for England

It was ash and burn for England.  Ashley Young and Ashley Cole turned out as villains for the England soccer team this morning as they were beaten 4-2 in penalties by Italy.  Both missed their penalty

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