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Challenge in the forwards for under 20 side

The national under 20 rugby side is wrapping up their preparations for the upcoming Junior Rugby World Cup (JRWC) in South Africa next month. Fiji is known for its flair especially in the backline but the challenge is i

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Perenara not ready - Hansen

“Hurricanes halfback TJ Perenara is not ready for a national call up.” That is the statement from All Blacks coach Steve Hansen after many felt that the 20-year-old halfback should be included in the All Bla

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Flying Fijians PNC campaign on track

The Flying Fijians Pacific Nations cup campaign is on track. That's the statement from coach Inoke Male after assessing the players in a two day training camp at the Togalevu naval base. Male said that the c

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Pocock expected to lead Wallabies

Western Force captain David Pocock is expected to lead the Wallabies in their opening test against Scotland on June 5th. This comes after Wallabies officials believe James Horwill should be rested due to his super r

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Chiefs lead Super Rugby standings

The Chiefs are currently leading the super rugby points table after 12 rounds of competition. Chiefs have 53 points followed by the Stormers with 50 and the Brumbies with 45. With two rounds of super rugby to go

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Tailevu sounds stern warning in Digicel Cup

Tailevu has sounded a stern warning to all other teams in the Digicel Cup competition after an impressive 39-28 win against Lautoka yesterday. This was Tailevu's 6th straight win. Coach, Lance Whippy said it

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Suva soccer ends Fiji Fact win celebrations in style

The Suva soccer team ended their Fiji FACT winning celebration last night in style. This comes after the team was awarded gifts and cash to acknowledge their win after 17 years. Chief Guest and Attorney General

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Cheetahs edge Waratahs

The Cheetahs defeated the Waratahs 35-34 in a tight Super Rugby match this morning where nine tries were scored in all. The Cheetahs outscored the Waratahs by five tries to four so both teams earned the four try bon

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Tailevu maintains unbeaten run

Tailevu has maintained its unbeaten run in the Digicel Cup after a 39-28 win against Lautoka this afternoon at Churchill Park. Tailevu led 13-12 at halftime. In other Digicel Cup matches, Nadroga thrashed Vatuko

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Suva soccer receives warmest hospitality

The Suva soccer team received the warmest hospitality from its fans this afternoon at Sukuna Park. Hundreds of Suva soccer fans turned up to get a glimpse of the Fiji Fact trophy and meet their heroes. The winni

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Lomaivuna High is new U19 7s champions

Lomaivuna High School are the new champions of Fiji Secondary School 7's competition in the Under-19 grade. Lomaivuna High beat Lautoka Central 29-14 in the final. Marist Brothers High and Queen Victoria Sch

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Suva fans go crazy

Suva City is bracing for a big turnout this afternoon when the Victorious Suva soccer team players come out on the streets to meet their fans. We spoke to some die hard Suva soccer fans who have started to line up o

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Tailevu players urged to lift performance

Lift your performance to the highest level. That is the message from the Tailevu Rugby coaching staff to its players for the Digicel Cup match against Lautoka this afternoon. Coach, Lance Whippy said that they c

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Warriors impressive in Easter Basketball Championship

The quarter-finals of the Easter Basketball Championship finished this morning with defending champions, Warriors looking impressive with a 45-29 win over Mectacers in the second quarter-final. In other quarter-fina

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Blues out to smash Highlanders

Blues captain Luke Braid has called on his team-mates to up their aggression and smash the Highlanders at the breakdown tonight in the Super Rugby. The match kicks off at 7.35 tonight. Meanwhile, the feature gam

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Suva celebrates Fiji Fact win today

Hundreds of die hard Suva soccer fans are expected to line the streets of Suva today to celebrate Suva's historic win at the Vodafone Fiji Fact. Things will start rolling from this hour at Sukuna Park where fun

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Chiefs back on top

The Chiefs went back to the top of the Super Rugby standings when they beat the Bulls 28-22 last night. The Chiefs had not beaten the Bulls since March 2008 in Rotorua and the run included the 2009 Super 14 Final.&n

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Lautoka out to end Tailevu’s unbeaten run

Lautoka will do its best not to disappoint its home fans when they take on Tailevu this afternoon in the Digicel Cup. Lautoka Coach, Isireli Bulicokocoko said that despite losing some of their key players, they have

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Tailevu out to maintain winning form

The Tailevu rugby team wants to maintain consistency in the Digicel Cup competition when it takes on Lautoka tomorrow. Tailevu remains one of the unbeaten teams and leads the points table with 22 points. Tailevu

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Cava to continue with Suva

The pain of not winning any major title in Fiji soccer has finally ended for 34 year old, Inosi Cava. Cava started playing for Suva in 1996 and since then he has played in six finals where Suva has tasted defeat.

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