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History in the making for 2 brothers

It's a special day for two brothers from Deuba village after being named in the Digicel Fiji 7's team for the next leg of the IRB World 7s Series in Wellington and Las Vegas. It is history in the making for Wais

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Fiji 7s team named

The Digicel Fiji 7s team for the NZ and USA 7s has just been named. The 12 member squad: Setefano Cakau, James Brown, Emosi Vucago, Lepani Botia, Sekonaia Kalou, Nemani Nagusa, Osea Kolinisau, Jone Tiko, Taniela Rawa

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Fiji 7s team to be named this morning

The Digicel Fiji 7s 12 member squad to the Wellington and USA 7s is expected to be named this morning. Fiji Rugby Union confirmed the naming is at 11 this morning. The announcement was to be held Tuesday however, assis

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Damudamu named in England team

Fiji born British Army soldier Isoa Damudamu has been named in the 12 member England Sevens team for the next leg of the HSBC IRB World Sevens Series which kicks off in Wellington next Friday. The 29-year-old robust fla

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SA names powerful squad for NZ 7s

South Africa has named a powerful 14 member squad for the NZ and USA Sevens. Leading the charge is captain Cecil Afrika alongside prominent players like Frankie Horne, Kyle Brown and Renfred Dazel. Coach Paul Treu has

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Afrika is new IRB keep rugby clean ambassador

South Africa’s Sevens playmaker and IRB Sevens Player of the Year, Cecil Afrika, has been selected as the new IRB Keep Rugby Clean Ambassador for Rugby Sevens. Afrika is in his third season for the Springbok Seven

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Friendly matches for Fiji 7s side

The Digicel Fiji 7s team assistant coach will be looking at having more friendly matches after the final 12 member squad is named tomorrow for the Wellington and USA Sevens. Etuate Waqa said that it is important for the

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7s team to be named on Thursday confirms FRU

The Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed that they will announce the Digicel Fiji Sevens team to the next leg of the IRB World Sevens Series in NZ and USA on Thursday. Some of the possible names that are expected to be annou

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League matches postponed

The Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Soccer League matches scheduled for this week have been postponed. National League Board secretary Jainendra Sukhu said this is due to the present weather condition which has caused he

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Speed not a concern - Waqa

With the new sevens coaches trying to bring back the open style of rugby in the abbreviated code, players that were selected over the weekend may lack speed which is critical in open rugby. Fiji 7s Assistant coach, Etua

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Waqa clears the air on selection

Rugby is not all about attacking, but defending as well. This is the sentiment from Fiji 7s Assistant coach, Etuate Waqa after Fijivillage raised the question on why some players that performed during the Uprising 7s we

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7s team to be announced tomorrow

The Digicel Fiji Sevens 16-member team announcement to the New Zealand and the USA Sevens is expected to be announced tomorrow. Some players that could force their way into the squad that is expected to be announced t

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Potential speedsters spotted at Uprising 7s

The Digicel Fiji Sevens team coaching staff has spotted potential speedsters in the Uprising Fiji International Sevens who are more than likely to make the final 12-member team for the New Zealand Sevens. Fiji Sevens te

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Organisers say 2013 Uprising 7s to be bigger

Expect next year’s Uprising International 7s to be bigger and better. That is the assurance by organiser Culden Kamea after the conclusion of the 2012 tournament at the TFL Stadium. Kamea said this year’s t

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Changes to Fiji 7s team

‘There will be some changes to the National 7s team from the one that took us to the first leg of the HSBC IRB World 7s series’. Those were the words of Assistant coach Eddie Waqa after assessing the players

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Auckland loses second match

New Zealand Provincial Sevens champion Auckland Invitational suffered their second loss in the first day of the Uprising Fiji International Sevens after they lost to URF Wardens 19-5. They earlier lost to Courts Ratu Fi

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LICI Police upset Digicel Fiji Barbarians

The Digicel Fiji Barbarians have just lost to the LICI Police side in the Uprising Fiji International Sevens. Police beat the Fiji Barbarians featuring Setefano Cakau, Livai Ikanikoda, Osea Kolinisau and Metuisela Taleb

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2 major upsets so far

Two major upsets have been recorded so far in the Uprising Fiji International Sevens that is currently underway at the TFL Stadium. The first upset was created by the Noa Nadruku coached Ratu Filise side after they beat

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Ratu Filise upset Auckland Invitational

One of the biggest upsets has been recorded in the Uprising Fiji International 7s, after the Noa Nadruku coached Ratu Filise side beat the Auckland Invitational side by 15-nil. Auckland Invitational, which is coached by

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Fiji Barbarians in winning start

The Digicel Fiji Barbarians team started their campaign at the Uprising Fiji International 7s on a high note after beating Jokhan Realtors Marist by 24-5. The Barbarians 4 tries came from Osea Kolinisau, Iliesa Nadau, M

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