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Suva/Nadi strong contenders in Milo Kaji rugby

The Suva and Nadi rugby teams continue to stamp their mark in the Milo Kaji Rugby competition. Both districts have qualified for the semi-finals from the U9 to the U-12 grades. In the U9 quarter finals, Nadi drew 7-al

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2007 RWC achievements benchmark for performance

The achievement of the Flying Fijians in reaching the quarterfinals four years ago will be used as the bench mark for the current side in the Rugby World Cup. With only 13 days left for the opening pool game, Manager Pi

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Fiji soccer team confident of winning

The Fiji soccer team is confident in getting Team Fiji campaign to a good start in the Pacific Games opening game on Saturday. The Gurjeet Singh coached side is the only team that will be playing in the opening day and

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Macuata kaji ruggers a force to reckon with

The Macuata Rugby team also proved that they are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to rugby. This is after their under 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 grades forced their way into the quarterfinals of the Milo kaji competi

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Carter backs Slade selection

All Blacks maestro Daniel Carter has defended Colin Slade’s selection as his back-up at the Rugby World Cup. The game’s premier first five-eighth said that he has a huge confidence in Slade, although the 23

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Aust news outlets threaten to drop RWC coverage

Australian news organizations are threatening to drop coverage of the Rugby World Cup unless rules around reporting are loosened. The Newspaper Publishers Association which represents both Rupert Murdoch’s News Lt

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Police farewell officers in Flying Fijians

Do not let the force down. That was the farewell message to Police Officers and members of the Flying Fijians Nemia Kenatale, Setefano Somoca and Napolioni Nalaga who were accorded a farewell ceremony by the Fiji Police

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NZ best place to stamp our mark in RWC-Rakoroi

Former National 15's captain, Koli Rakoroi who led Fiji to the quarter final of the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987 believes the venue for the 2011 tournament is the best place where we can stamp our mark. The 55

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Suva, Nadi dominate Kaji rugby

The Suva and Nadi Milo Kaji rugby teams have dominated the second day of competition at Prince Charles Park. Both districts have qualified to the quarterfinal from the Under-9 to the U-13 grades after impressive wins th

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Bole farewells team Fiji for Pacific Games

Sports Minister, Filipe Bole this morning gave the final best wishes to the team Fiji athletes and officials for the Pacific games. Bole stressed to the athletes that they will be Fiji's ambassadors in New Caledonia

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Samo in Wallabies starting lineup against All Blacks

Veteran forwards Radike Samo and Dan Vickerman make their return to Australia's starting line up for Saturday's Tri Nations decider against New Zealand. Samo starts his first Test since 2004, after coming off th

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Nadi U9 Kaji team to face Suva in quarters

The Nadi under-9 rugby team has qualified for the quarterfinal of the Milo Kaji after beating Lautoka 1 by 7-0. But it will be an uphill battle for the Jet Set boys as they will face the undefeated Suva team. Nadi coac

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Flying Fijians focus on running rugby

The Flying Fijians brand of running rugby is what the coaching staff are working on, with only 15 days remaining for the opening Rugby World Cup game. Head coach, Samu Domoni Jnr, said they want the players to be ready

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SA rugby coach places faith on core of 2007 RWC winning team

South African rugby team coach, Peter de Villiers has placed his faith in the core of the 2007 Rugby World Cup winning team when he announced his 30 man squad for this year's tournament. De Villiers has included 18

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Genia required 6 stitches after colliding with Samo

Australia scrum-half Will Genia required six stitches after colliding with number eight Radike Samo at training session. Samo knocked Genia's head with his elbow, forcing Genia to watch the rest of Australia's p

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Flying Fijians put in final touches for RWC

The Flying Fijians coaching staffs are now putting the final touches in molding a formidable combination and a game plan which they have faith in to use in the Rugby World Cup. Coach, Samu Domoni Jnr said that in the pa

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ABs RWC team named, Sivivatu dropped

Fiji born winger, Sitiveni Sivivatu has been dropped from the All Blacks 30 man squad for Rugby World Cup which was announced in Brisbane this afternoon. Cory Jane and Victor Vito earn recalls after missing the initial

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Nasinu U14 upset Suva in Kaji rugby

The Nasinu under-14 rugby team created the biggest upset after beating favorites Suva 8 7 today in the Milo Kaji Competition. It was a sweet avenge of last year's defeat where Nasinu lost to the capital city side in

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Kable best bet in shooting

Top shooter, Glen Kable is Team Fiji's best bet to win the gold medal in the shooting team for the Pacific Games. The reigning Pacific Games champion from the 2003 and 2007 Games will lead a team of 3 shooters to Ne

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