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New Fiji 7s coach to be announced on Monday

The new Digicel Fiji 7s coach will be announced on Monday. It has been confirmed that former coaches, Josateki Savou and Iliesa Tanivula did not attend the interviews that were held at Rugby House yesterday. Fiji Rug

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Ba needs win to claim NSL title

Four National Soccer League matches will be played this weekend. Ba will take on Nadi at Govind Park this afternoon in which the Men in Black need to win this game in order to win the National Soccer League title. Ba

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Bati keep low profile in Port Moresby

With only a day left for their much anticipated 2nd test against the PNG Kumuls, the Fiji Bati side is keeping a low profile in Port Moresby. Coach Jo Rabele said that every corner of the street that they go to, they he

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Lami town celebrates IDC Premier win

Lami town will be hype of activity today as they celebrate their IDC Victory. Lami Soccer President Mohammad Sareem said the celebration will start in the next hour. He has urged Lami town resident to come out in numb

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Savou misses interview on coaching position

Digicel Fiji 7s coach to the Marist 7s and the FORU 7s tournament in Samoa, Josateki Savou did not attend his interview for the coaching position at Rugby House today.   Fijivillage has confirmed that other applican

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11 Nadroga players named in Police squad

In an effort to win back the Sukuna Bowl this year, the Police rugby team has named 11 Nadroga players to challenge the Sukuna Bowl from Army at the annual meet next week. These include Setefano Somoca, Jerry Naureure,

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Suva aim to improve distance and field events

Defending FMF Chow Games champions, Suva intend to improve on their long distance and field events to completely dominate the competition. Coordinator, Lasarusa Senibulu said the capital city side has always been beaten

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Samoa after a new head coach

While there is confirmation that major changes will be made to Fiji 15s management team and players after their poor performance in New Zealand, the Samoa Rugby Union is already looking for a new head coach. Apart from

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Fiji should appoint a coach - Tietjens

With only 3 weeks away from the first IRB tournament in Australia, defending IRB Sevens champions and New Zealand coach, Gordon Tietjens says Fiji should appoint a coach now as the series kicks off this month. Tietjens

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Bati boys well and ready for the Kumuls

The Fiji Bati boys are all well and there are no injuries ahead in camp ahead of the 2nd Test match against the PNG Kumuls this weekend. Coach Jo Rabele said that back in Port Moresby the natives are saying that, &ldquo

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New Zealand in camp for IRB 7s Series

With only three weeks to go for the first IRB Sevens tournament in Gold Coast, Australia, defending champions New Zealand mean business. The Gordon Tietjens coached side is already in camp and the famous coach said that

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Naiqama, Uate scoop top awards

Fiji born and Newcastle Knights duo, Wes Naiqama and team-mate Akuila Uate received top awards, amongst their opponents worldwide at a glittering awards presentation at the Tower of London. Naiqama received an award for

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Raikabula and Cama not coming for Coral Coast 7s

Lote Raikabula and Tomasi Cama Junior will not come to Fiji to play in the Coral Coast Sevens tournament in two weeks time. That is the confirmation from New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens. In an exclusive interv

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Henry nominates Hansen as his successor

Outgoing All Blacks coach Graham Henry has nominated his assistant Steve Hansen as the man who should replace him. Henry and Hansen guided New Zealand to victory in the World Cup along with Wayne Smith, who has already

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Cash giveaways for fans

Rugby fans will walk away with hefty cash prizes in the two-day Coral Coast Sevens tournament in two weeks time. Apart from watching class rugby from some of the greats in the 7s code, organizers have planned a lot of c

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Kadavu athletes here for a mission

It’s a step up for the Kadavu based athletes and they are not coming to make the numbers at this year’s FMF Chow Games. The coaching staffs have also taken their preparations to another level by getting expe

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Tikoirotuma named as Chief alongside Sonny Bill

Manawatu’s Asaeli Tikoirotuma will be rubbing shoulders with Sonny Bill Williams when it comes to midfield positions in the Chiefs Super 15 Season next year. The Fijian, known in Manawatu as “Tiks”, ha

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Raoma/Serevi to be part of Coral Coast 7s

If you want to see Amasio Raoma and Waisale Serevi in action, then the Coral Coast 7s is the place to be in 2 weeks time! This is the confirmation from tournament organizer Jay White. White confirmed the overseas ba

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Suva businessman $25,000 richer after placing $100 bet

A Suva businessman got the biggest payout in Fiji after the 2011 Melbourne Cup yesterday. Grants Betting said the man got $25,000 after placing a $100 bet on the first four horses. Story by: Vijay Narayan

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Fiji Bati hope to repeat historic win

The last time the Fiji Bati team tasted victory in Port Moresby was 13 years ago, back in 1998, where they hoping to make a repeat of that win this week against the PNG Kumuls. Coach Jo Rabele said that the 26-12 win ag

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