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2 more players dropped from National soccer squad

Two more players have been dropped from the national soccer team that will play in the OFC Nations cup next week. They are U-23 national goalkeeper Akuila Mateisuva and midfielder Ilisoni Logaivou. Fiji will pla

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NSW gets last crack at breaking down Civoniceva

New South Wales will have one last crack at breaking down Queensland's longest serving forward, Fijian born Petero Civoniceva in tonight's opening State of Origin clash in Melbourne. The Blues unwisely label

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FRU wants to hold round 2 Digicel Cup matches this week

The Fiji Rugby Union wants to hold the Round two matches of the Digicel Cup matches this week. These matches were postponed due to the floods earlier this year. Games this week include Tailevu-Lautoka, Naitasiri

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Naicker to be honored

One of our own will be given special recognition at the FIFA Congress in Hungry this week. Veteran football administrator and former referee, Hari Raj Naicker will be given a special award by FIFA for serving the so

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President imparts wise words to U20 ruggers

“Give everything you have and enjoy yourselves.” Those are the words of President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau to the Fiji Under 20 Rugby team going to the Junior Rugby World Cup in South Africa. The Fiji U

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Nacewa resigns with Leinster

Former Flying Fijian and Blues utility back Isa Nacewa has signed for another year with Heineken Cup winning Leinster and will reconsider his future in 2014. He played his 100th game for Leinster last week.

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Brumbies boosted by Hooper’s return

The ACT Brumbies received a major boost ahead of this weekend’s Super Rugby showdown with the Queensland Reds after flanker Michael Hooper escaped a ban for a dangerous tackle. Hooper has been in brilliant for

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Scotland name tough team for summer tour

A strong 28-member Scotland team has been named for the one of test against Fiji and the summer tour to Australasia.  Scotland party includes experienced British and Irish Lions, Ross Ford, Mike Blair, Chris Cu

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Blues/Maroons battle tonight

Captain Cameron Smith has completed Queensland’s final training run at Docklands and is expected to play in tonight's opening State of Origin game. Smith pulled out of Monday’s official captain and c

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Kautoga to play for Suva in BOG

Just a day after Suva’s historic win at the Vodafone Fiji FACT, the team is getting ready to sign some of the big names in Fiji soccer. Fijivillage can establish that National team defender, Samuela Kautoga wi

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Big step for Little

The National Under 20 flyhalf, Michael Little wants to follow his cousins footsteps, former Flying Fijian Nicky Little. Head coach, Sale Sorovaki said Little has been encouraged by his father and former All Blacks,

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Elite French clubs contribute to local flood victims

Four French rugby clubs have made contributions towards the flood victims through the embassy of Fiji. Agen, Lille, Racing Metro 92 and Toulouse rugby clubs all which have Fijian rugby players, donated signed jersey

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Fiji soccer suffers big setback

The Fiji soccer team has suffered a big setback ahead of the OFC Nations Cup in Solomon's. Lautoka striker, Kamal Hassan has been ruled out as he fractured his arm in the Vodafone Fiji Fact semi-final against Ba

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Brumbies receives massive boost

The Brumbies have received a massive boost ahead of their clash against the Reds with star flanker Michael Hooper avoiding suspension. SANZAR reduced its penalty on Hooper this morning after a judicial hearing last

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National Schools 7s tournament to start this weekend

Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby President Paula Motu said that with the focus on the under 17 rugby world cup next year, the national schools 7s tournament is a good way to groom the under 16 players.  The tournam

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Fiji soccer drops 3 places in World Rankings

Fiji soccer has fallen three places in the latest FIFA World Rankings and is now placed at 160. National team director Tarunesh Reddy said that the upcoming Oceania Football Confederation Nations Cup in the Solomon

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Injured Bulls players back against Chiefs

The Bulls received good news on the fitness of loose forwards CJ Stander and Dewald Potgieter for this weekend's Super Rugby match against the Chiefs. CJ Stander injured his hip and Dewald Potgieter his AC joint

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Suva celebrations planned for this Saturday

“It is a special win because it has been too long.” This is the sentiment shared by many Suva supporters after winning the Vodafone Fiji FACT over the weekend and they said winning after 17 years is so sweet

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Under 20 rugby side named

Fiji National Under 20 rugby head coach Sale Sorovaki has named a strong 28-member squad for the Junior Rugby World Cup in South Africa. Sorovaki said the local boys have earned their place and having a stronger side wi

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BOG to be held in Lautoka

The Battle of the Giants soccer tournament will be held at Churchill Park, Lautoka, in July or August. This has been confirmed by Fiji Football Association acting president Sheikh Ibrahim who said eight teams are going

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