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Fiji 15s to draw up new tactics against Samoa

The Fiji 15s team will be mapping out new strategies to counter Samoa in their second pool match of the Pacific Nations Cup. Samoa registered a close 20-18 win over Tonga and is now gearing up to win their second ma

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We will not rest on our laurels - Rokoura

The Fiji Netball team will not rely on its Pacific games champion status ahead of the 2012 LICI Pacific Netball series. Fiji is the favourites to take out the title but Coach Unaisi Rokoura has other ideas as well.

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Flying Fijians work on weaknesses

The Flying Fijians coaching staff has picked out some weaknesses in the team despite the 25-19 win over Japan last night. Fiji's victory over the defending champions of the Pacific Nations Cup has no doubt broug

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Fiji soccer team bundled out

The Fiji soccer team has been knocked out of the OFC Nations Cup. Fiji and Papua New Guinea drew 1-all earlier this afternoon.  We failed to win a single match in the competition. Meanwhile New Zealan

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Fiji fans happy with Flying Fijians performance

The Flying Fijians did not only win for their families and fans last night but they gave a perfect belated birthday gift to their coach Inoke Male. Male celebrated his birthday on Saturday and his players promised him h

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Scotland humiliates Wallabies

Scotland succeeded in humiliating the Wallabies for the second time in three seasons when they smacked them 9-6 with a last-minute penalty goal enabling them to win in wet conditions in Newcastle last night. Scotlan

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Do or die situation for Fiji soccer

It will be do or die situation for Fiji as they face Papua New Guinea in their final OFC Nations Cup match. Fiji coach Imdad Ali said that the players felt the effect of the heat during their match against Solomons

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Top teams to battle it out in Marist Volleyball Championships

Top teams from around the country are expected to battle it out in this weekend's Fiji Marist Volleyball Championships. Chief organizer Jone Kalouniviti said that this is the biggest club competition in Fiji and

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Netball Fiji receives $97,000 donation from govt

Netball Fiji received a big boost following a $97,000 donation from government yesterday. The money will be used to accommodate visiting teams and umpires for the upcoming LICI Pacific Netball Series. Fiji is th

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Flying Fijians out for a revenge

The Flying Fijians are all set to start their 2012 campaign in the Pacific Nations Cup against the defending champions, Japan. Memories of Fiji's dismal performance in last year's PNC is still fresh in the m

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Krishna in doubt

Fiji soccer team striker, Roy Krishna is in doubt for tomorrow's crucial OFC Nations Cup match against Papua New Guinea. Krishna had to be stretchered from the field not long after missing his one-on-one opportu

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Fiji U20 face tough road

The Fiji Under 20 Rugby team has a tougher road ahead to qualify for a better seeding in the Junior Rugby World Cup. This is after Fiji was thrashed 44-18 by Wales this morning. Fiji will now play Samoa at 12:45

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Tokovou out of Volcom Fiji Pro

Local Surfer, Isei Tokovou is out of the Volcom Fiji Pro at Tavarua Island. Tokovou grabbed the only single Fijian wildcard entry in the Championship after beating Aca Raculo and Inia Nakalevu. Tokovou qualified

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Tri-Nations to be known as Rugby Championship

The Tri-Nations will be known as the Rugby Championship from this year. The change in the name comes with the inclusion of Argentina in the competition. The dates of the matches have not yet been released but Au

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Fiji U20 ruggers lose to Wales

Fiji started their Under 20 Junior Rugby World Cup on a losing note this morning after going down 44-18 to Wales. Brothers Josua and Samu Kerevi scored for the baby Flying Fijians while Tikilaci Vuibau added two pen

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Fiji’s OFC semifinal hopes rests with NZ

Fiji’s hope of reaching the semifinals of the OFC Nations Cup now rests with New Zealand. Fiji and Solomon’s drew nil-all yesterday and after two matches Fiji now has only one point. If New Zealand b

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Hayne inspires Eels win

The ‘Hayne plane’ is back in service. This comes after former Fiji Bati fullback Jarrd Hayne inspired his Parramata Eels rugby league side to their second victory of the season last night. Hayne scor

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Lautoka player to replace Ratumaitavuki

Lautoka rugby player Iliesa Salusalu will replace Niko Ratumaitavuki in the Flying Fijians team for the Pacific Nations Cup. Ratumaitavuki has been replaced after the untimely death of his father over the weekend. Salu

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Fiji and Solomons draw nil-all

The Fiji and Solomons OFC match has ended in a nil-all. Fiji’s chances of qualifying for a semifinal spot are very slim. Story by: Dhanjay Deo

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Under 20 to treat every game as a final

The Fiji under 20 side is hungry for a win in the match against Wales tomorrow. Speaking to Fijivillage today, assistance coach Viliame Gadolo said that they will treat every game as a final. Fiji will face Wales at

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