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Highest score ever in history of Fiji soccer

It was the highest score ever in the history of Fiji soccer when Nasinu thrashed Tailevu North 18-1 in the Premier Division of  Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Soccer League matchover the weekend. Tailevu North

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Italy defeat England in Euro quarters

Italy is through to the semifinals of Euro 2012 after beating England 4-2 on penalties this morning. Both teams were locked nil-all at full time and also in extra time. Italy will now play Germany in the second semifin

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Kahui out due to injury

Bad news for Chiefs rugby fans. Richard Kahui has gone for the season due to an injury and Aaron Cruden is in doubt for this Friday's Super rugby match against the Highlanders. Cruden has been troubled by ac

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Two days left for Pacific Netball series

Fiji is now getting ready to successfully defend the Pacific netball series title at home. Coach Unaisi Rokoura said that they can't achieve anything individually as it requires a team to perform. Roko

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Nadi still leads Points Table

Nadi still leads the National Soccer League table with 23 points. The Jet setters defeated Labasa 3-0 on Saturday to maintain their lead from last week. Lautoka is second and Ba third with 22 points. Suva is

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Cooper confident of helping Reds defend title

Wallabies and Reds playmaker Quade Cooper said that he is confident he will return to action and help the Reds defend their title when the super rugby competition resumes this weekend. Cooper completed his rehabilit

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Ba defeats Rewa

Ba defeated Rewa 2-0 in the Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Soccer League match at Ratu Cakobau Park. Osea Vakatalesau opened the scoring in the 39th minute of the first half and Aisea Codro added the second goal in

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England out to create history

England will be out to create history when they take on Italy tomorrow in the last quarterfinal of the EURO 2012. England has never gone past the quarter final stages in the Euro championship. Captain Steven Ger

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Cane most likely to fill in boots of Abs captain

Sam Cane introduced himself on the world stage last night as the man most likely to fill the boots of the All Black captain, however coach Steve Hansen will not be rushing him. The open side flanker was a stand out

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Spain through to EURO semifinals

Mid fielder Xabi Alonso was the hero for Spain scoring two goals to beat France 2-0 and book a semi final spot in the EURO 2012.  Alonso who is paid $30 million annually by Real Madrid celebrated his 100th appe

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Epic battle between Ba and Rewa

It will be an epic battle when Rewa takes on Ba in Ratu Cakobau Park this afternoon. Both teams are in contention of the title and a win for one of them will boost their campaign going into the Battle of the Giants

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France takes sweet revenge over Argentina

France thrashed Argentina 49-10 in their 2nd Test this morning. It was a sweet revenge for France as they were beaten last week by the same Pumas side. In other international matches, England drew 14-all with So

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Last minute penalty saves Wallabies

The Wallabies relied on the boot of Berrick Barnes to edge Wales 20-19 in a bruising third test yesterday. Wales number eight Ryan Jones and Wallabies center Rob Horne scored second half tries, but in a match domina

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All Blacks thrashes Ireland

The All Blacks completed a record breaking 60-0 thrashing of Ireland in the third and final test match last night, to complete a series sweep. The All Blacks, who narrowly beat Ireland in the second test last weeken

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Ravana out to improve timing

Marist Brothers High School form 7 student Roy Ravana said that he will use the Oceania Games next week to improve his timing in the 400 meters. Ravana will join the Gold Coast High Performance Unit, soon after the

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WBO does not have power to overturn decision

Earlier this month, Manny Pacquiao, a man many feel is the world's best boxer, lost in a split decision to unbeaten American Timothy Bradley.  But now a World Boxing Organisation review said that Pacquiao s

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Athletes excited about Oceania Games

The two athletes who will represent Fiji for the first time in the Oceania Games next week are excited to take the tracks. Marist Brothers High School form six student Zubair Dean who won gold medal in the 1,500 eve

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Nadi maintains lead in NSL

Nadi maintains its lead in the Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Soccer League points table with 23 points after they thrashed Labasa 3-0 at Prince Charles Park this afternoon. Krishneel Krishna scored first for Nadi f

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Flying Fijians and Tonga vie for 2nd spot

It is just hours away from a much anticipated match between Fiji and Tonga. Both teams are vying for the second spot after Samoa claimed the title with a win over Japan last week. Tongan captain Taniela Moa said

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Close scores expected

The scores are expected to be a close one between the Flying Fijians and the Ikale Tahi in their Pacific Nations Cup match this afternoon. Fiji will try to record their first win at home this year after losing to Sc

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