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Sivivatu visits Flying Fijians camp

All Blacks wing, Sitiveni Sivivatu's quest to try and win a spot in the Rugby World Cup team will not have an easy path especially in tomorrow's Test against the Flying Fijians. Manager, Talemo Waqa confirmed th

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Nacagilevu Suva’s biggest threat

National 7's rep, Mitieli Nacagilevu poses as Suva's biggest threat for Saturday's BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge against Nadroga. Nacagilevu has been in top form for the Stallions in their past f

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Wallabies put shock defeat behind

Stephen Moore has insisted that the Wallabies have placed last week's shock defeat to Samoa behind them ahead of the upcoming Tri Nations. The Brumbies hooker, who is one of eight players to keep his starting spot

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Veteran Williams puts trust in Hoeata

Veteran All Black Ali Williams has complete faith in his rookie locking partner ahead of tomorrow night’s Test against the Flying Fijians. The 61 test veteran will line up next to debutant Jarrad Hoeata who was na

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New floodlights to be installed next year

The new floodlights at the TFL National stadium is not expected to be installed anytime soon and this will surely cause some issues for some sporting bodies. Fijivillage understands new floodlights at the stadium will b

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Odds against Fiji to perform

The odds are stacked against the Flying Fijians for tomorrow night’s test against the All Blacks. With the New Zealand media expecting the score line to go past the 50 point mark and the weather forecast to be low

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Public advised to buy Farebrother tickets early

Get your ticket early to avoid the disappointment. That is the message for the 4th BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge between Nadroga and Suva on Saturday. Fiji Rugby Union Operations Manager, Vilikesa Rinavuaka

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Henry challenges Slade with Fiji test

All Blacks coach Graham Henry was not mincing his words as he laid the challenge at Colin Slade’s feet for the opening test against the Flying Fijians on Friday. The young Canterbury and Highlanders first five eig

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Changes made to Flying Fijians starting lineup

Flying Fijians coach, Samu Domoni Jnr has made some changes to his starting lineup to face the All Blacks on Friday. Rupeni Nasiga will replace Ifereimi Rawaqa at lock with Nemia Kenatale given the nod to start at halfb

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Nadroga to face toughest challenge - Bolabiu

The key to the Nadroga 15s rugby team success this season is the team effort and bonding. Those were the words of Fiji’s leading referee, James Bolabiu ahead of Saturday’s BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy cha

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Carter wary of Flying Fijians

All Blacks first five eighth Dan Carter is ready to put his body on the line against the Flying Fijians in Friday night’s Test match in Dunedin. Although being named on the reserve bench, Carter believed it is goi

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Tamanisau may play for Ba

National soccer team goalkeeper, Simione Tamanisau said he can play for Ba in the O-League competition. It is rare to see a Rewa born player playing for Ba, but this may turn into reality as Tamanisau wants a Fiji club

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Nasiga or Talei likely to replace Rawaqa

The Flying Fijians coaching staff will name either Rupeni Nasiga or Netani Talei to replace Ifereimi Rawaqa in the starting line-up to take on All Blacks on Friday night. Rawaqa had initially been replaced by Jovili Dom

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Ba gets tough O-League group

The Ba soccer team has been drawn in a tough group for the O-league competition. The Men in Black will face New Zealand’s Waitakere United, Tahiti’s AS Tefana and New Caledonia’s AS Mont-Dore in group

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Slade to start at first-five against Fiji

Colin Slade will start his first test in the All Blacks team after he was named in the starting lineup to play the Flying Fijians in Dunedin. First choice Daniel Carter will sit on the bench while All Blacks coaching s

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Sivivatu likely to start against Flying Fijians

Sitiveni Sivivatu’s Rugby World Cup dream is likely to receive another lifeline when the All Blacks team to play against the Flying Fijians is named this morning. Sivivatu who is keen to prove his worth against hi

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Different game plans to be used against Suva

Two different game plans are likely to be used on Saturday in the 4th BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge between holders Nadroga and Suva. In their last 3 wins, the Stallions have used their speed and off load in

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Soccer gets easy pool at Pacific Games

The Fiji soccer team has been drawn in relatively an easy pool for the Pacific Games. Fiji will play Tahiti, Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands and Kiribati in Group B. The Pacific Games starts on the 27th of next month i

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Springboks plan to shutout Australia’s playmakers

The Springboks plan to starve Australia’s playmakers of possession to shut them out of the opening Tri Nations test. While it had been anticipated that Springboks would attack the Wallabies at the breakdown, Coach

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Fiji drawn in easy pool for Pacific Games

The Fiji Soccer team has been drawn in relatively easy pool for the Pacific Games. Fiji will play Tahiti, Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands and Kiribati in Group B. Pacific games start on the 27th of next month in New Ca

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