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Fiji the team to beat at Uprising 7s

“The mission in every team is to beat us in the Uprising Fiji International 7's”. These are the words of Digicel Fiji Barbarians assistant coach, Etuate Waqa with only 3 days left for the competition to

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Fiji Barbarians aim to be team to beat

The Digicel Fiji Barbarians team for the Uprising Fiji International 7s is out to stamp as the team to beat in the two day tournament. Assistant coach, Etuate Waqa said that the players know what is at stake for them in

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Male has many tasks to fulfill - Tikoitoga

New Flying Fijians head coach, Inoke Male has a lot on his plate for this rugby season. Fiji Rugby Union Chairman, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said one of Male’s immediate tasks is to guide the Fiji Warriors side in

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Battle of best coaches in Uprising 7s

It is the battle of some of the best coaches and former players in the 7's rugby code when the Uprising Fiji International 7's kicks off on Friday at the TFL Stadium. Leading the onslaught are former Fiji 15&#39

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Samoa Invitational side confirms participation

The Samoa Invitational VII (7) has confirmed their participation in this weeks Uprising Fiji International 7s. The side will arrive in Fiji this Wednesday adding further competition to an event that is already being bil

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Double celebrations for Vakatalesau

Ba was crowned the new Pillays Garments Champions League winner 16th time yesterday after defeating Rewa 2-0 in their last round match to scoop the first major championship of the new soccer season. Ba Football Associat

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Ba scoops Champions League title

Ba has claimed the first tournament for 2012 after defeating Rewa 2-0 in the Pillay’s Garments Champions League this afternoon. Stylish midfielder Avinesh Swamy who missed Friday’s match against Suva broke t

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Lautoka edges out favourites for Uprising 7s

A late surge from voters in the West saw Lautoka win the people’s choice award to participate in the Uprising Fiji International 7s Festival in Suva next week, edging out early favourites Nadroga.   The Maroon

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Ba needs a draw to win Champions League

Ba will only need a draw against Rewa this afternoon to claim the Champions League title at Ratu Cakabau Park in Nausori. This is after Suva thumped Rewa 3-1 yesterday.   The Whites still have a chance to claim th

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Tabua to guide Island Breeze 7s team

Former Flying Fijians head coach Ilivasi Tabua will guide the Brisbane based Island Breeze team at the 2012 Uprising Fiji International 7s next weekend. Tabua, who led Fiji to the quarter finals of the Rugby World Cup i

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Nadroga White wins 7s tourney

Nadroga continued their dominance on the rugby field only this time in the abbreviated code, as Nadroga White defeated Nadroga Black to take out the second tournament in the Fiji TV Provincial 7s Series in Nadi by 17-10.

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Suva, Ba win

Suva came back strongly from Friday's 1-0 loss to Ba to dethrone Rewa 3-1 in the Champions League at Ratu Cakabau Park in Nausori. The Whites still have a chance to claim the Champions League but will have to wait

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Swamy joins Men in Black

The Ba soccer team has been strengthened going into the second day of Pillay’s Garments Champions League. Stylish mid-fielder, Avinesh Waran who missed yesterday’s match against Suva has arrived in Nausori f

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Have faith in Male - Tikoitoga

Fiji Rugby Union Chairman Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga is calling on all rugby fans to have faith in the selection of Inoke Male as the new flying Fijians coach. Tikoitoga said that he is confident former, Flying Fijians nu

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Army names strong team for Uprising 7s

Last year’s Uprising losing finalist, Army have named a powerful side for this year’s tournament. Former National 7s rep like, Aminisai Nava, Waqabaca Kotobalavu, Nikola Matawalu and Isaac Katonibau are in t

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Champions League matches to go ahead

The remaining matches of the Pillay’s Garments Champions League will continue at Ratu Cakobau Park. Heavy rain from yesterday has resulted in bad ground conditions at the park however the Fiji Football Association

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Champions League matches in doubt

The remaining matches of the Pillay’s Garments Champions League are now in doubt. Heavy rain from yesterday has resulted in bad ground conditions at Ratu Cakobau Park. Fiji Football Association Acting President,

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Players must prove their worth

Digicel Fiji 7s coach, Alifereti Dere and Etuate Waqa are keeping their fingers crossed that other players not included in the Barbarians team will be given a chance to play in the Uprising Fiji International 7s. Player

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Fiji 7s coaches confident of selected players

The Digicel Fiji 7s team has the players who are capable to deliver the results the coaching staff has mapped out for the Uprising Fiji International 7s. Assistant coach, Etuate Waqa says that they hope the inclusion of

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Ba suffer setback with player transfer

The Ba soccer team has suffered a setback ahead of their first game this hour against Suva in the Champions League. Tavua striker, Jone Salauneune who have applied his release to join Nadi and later decided to join Ba w

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