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Crusaders forward pack cannot wait for Chiefs

The Crusaders forward pack can't wait for this weekend's match against the Chiefs so that they can make up for their below par performance against the Highlanders. Last week the Highlanders fronted up against th

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Bolabiu sends out warning to teams

Fiji’s top referee James Bolabiu has sent out a stern warning to all 64 participating teams at this week’s 36th Fiji Bitter Marist Sevens. The globetrotting referee said they will focus on some major areas t

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Tamanisau aims to better his performance

National soccer goalkeeper Simione Tamanisau is aiming to better his performance after his first outing for his new found district. The former Rewa captain scored on debut for Lautoka against Nadroga last week. With La

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Crusaders rubbish claims

The Crusaders have rubbished South African claims that the Super Rugby conference favours New Zealand and Australian sides. This comes after Sharks New Zealand born coach John Plumtree’s sentiment that Australian

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Tietjens encourages better selection

‘It’s about getting your selection right.’ That’s the word from the best 7s coach in the world, Gordon Tietjens before the national team is announced for the Hong Kong and Japan 7s tournament at

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Blues to reshuffle starters after two losses

They were picked as potential winners for the Super Rugby title this year even before the season started. But now, the Blues have been forced to take a good look at themselves after losing their first two matches to the

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Barbarians expect tough tournament

The Digicel Fiji Barbarians is expecting a brutal, fierce and grueling encounter at this week’s Fiji Bitter Marist Sevens. The Barbarians are the shadow Fiji side for the upcoming Hong Kong and Japan Sevens tourna

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Most players lacking fitness- Sukhu

Most soccer teams playing in the National Soccer league still lack fitness. After the first round of league matches, Fiji FA National League Board Secretary, Jainendra Sukhu said by looking at the results of some matche

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Highlanders the only unbeaten NZ team

They may be going bankrupt but the Highlanders are the only unbeaten New Zealand team after round two of Super rugby. Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has revealed that commitment to the breakdown and a positive mind-set

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Ba has good chance of qualifying

Ba soccer teams chances of qualifying for the O-League final has increased after they beat Waitakere United 3-2 yesterday at Govind Park. Ba coach Yogendra Dutt said their game plan worked in the second half against Wa

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Rebels to appeal ban

The Rebels will appeal a 10 week suspension handed to second rower Adam Byrnes for scratching the eye of Waratahs centre Tom Carter during the teams’ spiteful second round match on Friday night. At the end of a 5

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Tavua leads NSL points table

The Tavua soccer team leads the National Football League points table with 4 points after defeating Savusavu 1-0 yesterday afternoon. Tavua’s goal came from Jonas Naceva. Lautoka and Suva have 3 points each, aft

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Tavua beats Savusavu in NSL

In the National Soccer League match this afternoon, Tavua has defeated Savusavu 1-nil Tavua’s goal came in extra time by Jonas Naceva. Story by: William Waqavakatoga

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Ba aim to repeat historic win

Ba is hoping a repeat in history of 5 years ago when they defeated Waitakere United in 2-1 at Govind Park back then. Several of the soccer players that played in that match will be in action for the Ba staring line up t

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Highlanders defeat Crusaders

The Highlanders celebrated the first Super Rugby match at their new Dunedin stadium with an impressive 27-24 victory over the Crusaders on last night. Tries from hooker Andrew Hore, centre Phil Burleigh and winger Hose

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Lautoka hammers Nadroga

The Lautoka soccer team hammered Nadroga 5-1 this afternoon in the National Soccer League competition. Former Rewa and national team goalkeeper Simione Tamanisau also scored a goal on his debut for Lautoka. Lautoka&rsq

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Squad for Fiji Bitter Marist 7s to be announced on Tuesday

The 12 member Fiji Barbarians team to play at the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s will be named on Tuesday. So far 16 players have been named to prepare for the Hong Kong and Japan leg of the IRB 7s Series. Wardens captain Apisa

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Hurricanes overcome Lions

A late penalty was enough to give the Hurricanes a 30-28 win over the Lions in Johannesburg this morning. In a game where the lead changed hands several times, it was a penalty which proved the difference. It was an

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Chiefs wallop the Blues

The Chiefs recorded a bonus point 29-14 Super Rugby victory over the Blues in Hamilton last night. All of the Chiefs points came in the first half after they ran in four tries. Despite having several players unavailabl

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Suva off to perfect start

The Suva soccer team beat Navua 2-1 last night in the opening match of the National Soccer League competition. This is the perfect start for coach Gurjeet Singh who will be working hard this year to bring victories to t

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