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Local should coach the Flying Fijians - Campese

Wallaby great and 1991 Rugby World Cup winning winger David Campese believes a local should coach the Flying Fijians. Known as Campo in his playing days when he introduced the goosestep, the former Australian internatio

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Ba should go for a draw - Buzzetti

Newly appointed Fiji soccer coaching director Carlos Buzzetti said Ba should aim to draw the match against Waitakere United this Sunday in the O-League thriller. Buzzetti who is well versed with Waitakere United players

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Stiff competition expected at games

Organizers of the FMF Chow games are predicting this year’s meet to be the most competitive. Fiji Primary Schools Athletics Association Administration officer, Joy Rakabu said with four teams making their debut th

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Buzzetti knows what needs to be done

The newly appointed Fiji soccer coaching Director, Carlos Buzzetti said that he has a fair idea of what needs to be done to improve the sport. Buzzetti who was the Fiji soccer coach in 2008 believes that with the curren

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Fiji 7s team needs to return to Fijian flair-Campese

Former Wallabies great, David Campese believes the Digicel Fiji 7's team needs to return to their Fijian flair in the IRB 7's series. Known as a player that introduced the goose-step in the World 7's scene,

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No budget submission by FRU

The Fiji Rugby Union has not submitted any requisition to government for next year's assistance in the 2012 National Budget. Board Chairman, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said that they have confidence in the new CEO, Ma

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Athletes from Tonga arrives for Chow Games

20 athletes from Tonga have arrived in Suva to take part in this year’s FMF Chow games. Tonga won 15 medals in last years meet and this included four gold medals. The aim this year is to step up the performance a

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Ba soccer team keeps a low profile

The Ba soccer team is keeping a low profile ahead of the crucial O-league encounter against Waitakere United on Sunday. Ba coaching staff has refused to make any comments regarding the match saying they do not want any

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Timely boost for Suva ahead of games

Defending Chow Games champion Suva received a timely boost ahead of the opening day on Friday. The 150 strong athletics contingent will be known as Asco Motors Toyota Suva Team, as they will be out to defend their title

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Buzzetti reinstated

Fiji soccer team former coach Carlos Buzzetti has been appointed as Fiji soccer’s coaching director. Buzzetti was relieved of his duties in 2009 due to uncertain events after being employed by the national footbal

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FRU stands by decision

The Fiji Rugby Union board is standing by their decision that a new High Performance Unit manager will be in place next year. Chairman Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said that while the appointment is from the International R

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Red Rock in tough pool for Coral Coast 7s

Defending Fiji’s Coral Coast 7s champion, Red Rock have been drawn in a tough pool in this weekend’s tournament in Sigatoka. The Lami based team which will miss the services of most of their seasonal players

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FRU has full confidence in Baravilala

Newly named Fiji Rugby Union chief executive officer Manasa Baravilala has a lot on his plate when he will officially take over the post. FRU Board chairman Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said that they have full confidence i

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Suva wary of challenge

Defending Chow Games champion Suva is aware that all of the 18 districts taking part this year want to end their dominance. Team manager Lasarusa Senibale believes that Suva cannot rely on their past record, with most o

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Manasa Baravilala is new FRU CEO

Manasa Baravilala is the new chief executive officer of the Fiji Rugby Union. The announcement was made by the chairman, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga a while ago. Baravilala will begin in his new position from December 01s

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Big names in for Coral Coast 7s

Some of the big names in Sevens rugby will be part of the Coral Coast Sevens this weekend. With two of the best in the game in the likes of Sevens wizard Waisale Serevi and David Campese as chief guest for the two day t

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4 shortlisted for CEO’s post

Four applicants have been shortlisted for the Chief Executive Officer’s post at the Fiji Rugby Union which will be announced this hour. The four are two overseas based Authur McGill and Simon Epeli Kacimaiwai from

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Work hard to be successful-Serevi

"Through rugby so many things are possible and by working hard at school, listening to your parents and teachers, you can be very successful". That was the message by 7s maestro, Waisale Serevi while visiting

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Time not in our side-Fiji 7s coach

Time is not on our side for the first leg of the IRB 7's series starting in Australia next weekend. Those were the words of Digicel Fiji 7's assistant coach, Etuate Waqa who will guide the side in their outing i

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Suva lays challenge in Chow Games

Suva has laid down the challenge to all teams participating in this years FMF Chow games. The Primary school athletics competition has gained a lot of attention this year with the 18 teams wanting to break Suva's do

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