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Lautoka soccer supports Wheels of Change candidate

The largest soccer association in the country will vote for Shalendra Prasad in the upcoming Fiji Football Association Presidential election. Lautoka Soccer Association which comprises of 48 clubs wants someone fresh to

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Labasa soccer team does not want to play before IDC

The Labasa soccer team does not want to play against Rewa in the National soccer league competition this Friday due to injury concerns. Defender, Taniela Waqa, Ilisoni Logaivou and Amit Kanhaiya are carrying injuries an

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Samoans are a revelation in world rugby-S/Africa

The South African charm offensive that has been working so well throughout the Rugby World Cup is again in full swing when Springbok coach Peter De Villiers said the Samoans are a revelation in world rugby. De Villiers

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Road to RWC quarterfinals slowly shapes up

The road to the World Cup quarter finals is slowly taking shape in most of the pools. NZ in Pool A has 15 points with a game in hand against Canada on Sunday while France looks good to be the runner up with 10 points at

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Rewa wants a transparent Fiji FA president

The Rewa Soccer Association will decide in its council meeting this Sunday on its votes in the upcoming Fiji Football Association’s Presidential election. Rewa which is the third largest soccer district in the cou

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Pocock ready for selection

David Pocock said he's fit and available for selection for Australia's last Pool C match against Russia this weekend, delivering some good news for the Wallabies after a disastrous run of injuries at the Rugby Wo

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South Africa is the strongest - Lièvremont

French Coach Marc Lièvremont believes his side is still amongst the best at the World Cup and suggests the Springboks are the strongest side at the tournament. Reflecting on France’s 37-17 loss to New Zeala

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Kahui in doubt

All Blacks winger Richard Kahui is the only player in doubt for their Rugby World Cup match against Canada. After the All Blacks impressive 37-17 win against France, Kahui’s hamstring strain has emerged as the mos

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Fiji FA presidential election heats up

Fiji Football Association Presidential election candidate Shalendra Prasad said if he becomes the President, he will not be part of decision making if issues involve companies from the telecommunication industry. Prasad

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Labasa beats Lautoka

Wonder boy Roy Krishna scored two goals to help his Labasa side defeat Lautoka 2-1 in the National League encounter this afternoon. Lautoka's goal was scored by Poasa Bainivalu in the second half. In another match

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Tavua-Navua match to kick off IDC

Tavua and Navua soccer team will play the first Super Premier match of the Courts IDC at the TFL National Stadium on 6th October. Fixtures released this afternoon shows that the official opening will be done at 6pm afte

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Dr Sahu Khan charged by FFA

The Fiji Football Association has charged Dr Samsud Dean Sahu Khan for abusing his powers. Fiji FA’s Acting President Shiek Ibrahim confirmed that Sahu Khan has been charged for not following the directives of the

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Lomu admitted in Hospital

Rugby legend Jonah Lomu has been admitted to hospital after a health scare relating to his kidneys. The Auckland District Health Board confirmed last night that Lomu was in the renal and liver transplant ward but could

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Tavua soccer slowly finding rhythm

Tavua soccer team is slowly getting out from the danger of playing in the Promotional Relegation series after a 7-0 win over the Western Under 23 yesterday. The win now gives Tavua 11 points but the team is still last i

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Navua holds star stud Labasa side

Labasa and Navua finished their National Soccer League encounter a nil-all draw at the TFL National Stadium yesterday afternoon. Labasa soccer team strikers, Roy Krishna and Maciu Dunadamu, missed numerous golden scori

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Ali knocks out Naiti to retain title

Defending Champion of the Fiji Welterweight belt Junior Farzan Ali retained his title after he knocked out Aisea Naiti in the 7th round at Prince Charles Park in Nadi last night during the Lales Boxing promotion programm

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McCaw set to celebrate 100th cap

Denied his 100th-cap by a calf strain that ruled him out of New Zealand’s match against Japan, captain Richie McCaw will be primed to celebrate the milestone in style against World Cup nemesis France today. Barrin

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Wallabies hammer USA

The Wallabies found their form again after they beat USA 67-5 last night. The Australians ran in a total of 11 tries compared to 1 from the US. Stand-in captain, Will Genia said they talked about lifting their performa

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Ba extends lead

The Ba soccer team has extended its lead on the National Soccer League points table to 40 points after a 3-1 win over Suva last night. Midfielder Rinal Prasad scored twice while Peter Hughes got the third goal for the M

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Sonny wool picks ABs over France

Sonny Wool the psychic sheep has resisted French trickery to pick the All Blacks to win against France tomorrow night. The four legged fore-seer made his pick this morning. French supporter Raphael Terris, who is in Ne

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