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Tailevu remains unbeaten in Digicel Cup

Tailevu has remained unbeaten in the Digicel Cup Competition after thrashing Northland 29-3 this afternoon at Gatward Park. In other matches, Ovalau beat Nadi 27-12, Nadroga beat Rewa 36-17, Lautoka beat Suva 30-23, Na

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Chiefs expected to bag maximum points

The Chiefs are expected to bag maximum points against the lowly Lions tonight in the Super Rugby. The Chiefs shrugged off jet lag after a long haul flight back from South Africa to outplay the Hurricanes and stay on top

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First major soccer tournament set to kick off

The first major soccer tournament of the year is set to kick off at Churchill Park tomorrow with four exciting matches lined up. The feature match will be at 3.30pm when Lautoka will take on the defending Champions of t

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6 clubs participate in Swimming Championship

A total of six clubs are participating at today's National Age Group Swimming Championship at the National Aquatic Center. 300 swimmers will take part with participants from 9 to 17 years of age. The championship w

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Hurricanes defeat Blues

The Hurricanes defeated Blues 35-19 in the Super rugby last night. This was Blues seventh consecutive loss of the season and takes their record for 2012 playing ten and winning just one. The Hurricanes exposed the Bl

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Fiji/NZ feel pressure heading into last leg

The two top rugby Nations in the 7s code, Fiji and New Zealand are feeling the pressure as we head into the last leg of the IRB 7s series. Digicel Fiji 7s team captain, Setefano Cakau said their main threat is New Z

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Fiji FA hopes to get OFC funding after flood devestation

The Fiji Football Association is hoping to receive funds from the Oceania Football Confederation for the flood devastation in the Western Division. Fijivillage can establish that Fiji FA has made a request to the OF

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Blues call out Hurricanes scrum

The under-pressure Blues have fired a shot at the Hurricanes with stand-in captain Luke Braid describing the Hurricanes scrum as the worst in the competition. Tonight’s local derby pits the two lowest ranked N

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Suva rugby gets $5000 from Asco Motors

Suva Rugby Union has received $5,000 from Asco Motors in the last hour to assist in its administration work and help Union Club games on Saturdays. Story by: Rusiate Baleilevuka

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Strong starting lineup named for Fiji 7s team

A strong starting lineup has been named for the Digicel Fiji 7's team for its first match at the Scotland 7's. Captain Setefano Cakau will be joined by Jimilai Naikadawa and Waisea Nayacalevu in the forwards whi

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Crusaders-Reds match tickets sold out

Tickets for Sunday's Super Rugby match between the Crusaders and Reds in Christchurch have sold out. The Crusaders will be wearing specially made jerseys for the match to raise money for St John Ambulance. Meanwhil

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Nadi to be have top players for Fiji FACT

Nadi will be a team to watch in the Vodafone Fiji FACT after the inclusion of some top players from other districts. The Jet setters have been strengthened with the inclusion of former Navua goalkeeper, Beniamino Ma

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Fiji needs to show how determined they are to win-Tabua

Digicel Fiji 7's team players need to show this weekend how hungry are they to win the IRB 7's series. Fiji was rated the best defensive side after the Hong Kong tournament but things did not work out well in Ja

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Hurricanes wary of Blues

Hurricanes captain Conrad Smith said that the Blues are a ticking time bomb going into tonight's Super Rugby match at Westpac Stadium. With four wins and five losses, the Hurricanes are teetering in 10th place and o

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Wintery conditions welcome Fiji 7s team

Wintery conditions have welcomed the Digicel Fiji 7's team in Scotland. It is 16 degrees Celsius during the day and dropping to 4 degrees in the night. The team will have a strength and conditioning session today w

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Alakija qualifies for World Junior Championships

15 year old Danni Alakija has qualified for the World Junior Championships in Barcelona. She won the 200 meters event at the Ventura County track and field championships in USA with a time of 24.33 seconds. She is now

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Labasa without key players

The Labasa soccer team will be without a number of key players in the Vodafone Fiji Fact next week. Some of the big names missing from the victorious team during last years Courts IDC are Taniela Waqa, Maciu Dunadamu, P

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Reds Faingaa twins to play together

Reds Faingaa twins will play their first Super Rugby match together this year on Sunday. The match against Crusaders is the first time the Reds will have both Saia and Anthony healthy for a regular season match this yea

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Forbes to play in 50th tournament

New Zealand Sevens team captain DJ Forbes is set to play in his 50th World Sevens Series tournament this weekend. Forbes will bring up his half century of tournaments in Glasgow, while teammate Lote Raikabula will reach

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Savusavu to bank on former Labasa players

The Savusavu soccer team will be playing its fourth tournament next week in the Super Premier Division. Savusavu was promoted to Super Premier last year and while the team has not performed well in the tournaments, the

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