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Changes expected to Fiji soccer team

A number of changes will be made to the Shop and Save Fiji soccer team when they will face Vanuatu tomorrow night. Team Director Anil Sharma said they will be trying out different combinations to build the team for next

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6 Ba players force their way into Fiji soccer team

Six Ba players have forced their way into the 20 member national soccer team for the Pacific Games. Although the likes of Avinesh Swamy, Malakai Kanahawe, Petero Dauniseka, Malakai Tiwa, Alvin Singh and Jone Vesikula ar

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Ill discipline could cost spot

The ill discipline of senior players in yesterday's 24-13 loss to Japan could cost them a spot when the 24 member team is announced this hour against the All Blacks. Coach, Samu Domoni Jnr expressed his disappointme

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3 changes to National 7s squad

The national 7's team has three changes to the side that will defend the gold medal in the Pacific Games. Dropped are Peni Gaunimeke, Sakenasa Aca and David Batiratu with Wardens hooker Lepani Botea and former Suva

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Flying Fijians squad to be announced today

The Flying Fijians 24 member squad for the All Blacks test match next Friday and the 35 member Rugby World Cup squad will be named at the Crow's Nest in Sigatoka today. After the 3 Pacific Nation Cup matches where F

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Fiji soccer beat Vanuatu in opener

The Shop and Save Fiji soccer team started their two Test series against Vanuatu on a high with a 2-0 win in Subrail Park last night. Fiji team vice captain, Pita Bolatoga led by example and opened the account as Suva d

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Yao Yi Ma predicts win over Ali

Australian based boxer, Yao Yi Ma is predicting a win against Fiji's Joy Ali in the main bout of the Wild West Boxing Promotion on Saturday night in Nadi. Since arriving into the country this week, Yao Yi Ma said th

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Cruden set to join Chiefs

Aaron Cruden's move to the Chiefs has gathered momentum with an announcement expected as early as today. The first five-eighth has gone to ground since being left out of the All Blacks Tri-Nations squad, but has to

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Young Vanuatu side to face Fiji

The Vanuatu soccer team has brought in a young side to play international matches against the Shop and Save Fiji team. Assistant Coach Thilemon John said their young team is fully prepared knowing that with home ground

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New winner to be crowned at PNC

A new winner will be crowned in the Pacific Nations Cup this afternoon after Tonga beat defending champion Samoa 29-19 at Churchill Park in the last hour. The win also puts Tonga as the front runner to win the PNC title

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Past records favour Fiji over Japan

Past results and player statistics is in favor of the Flying Fijians to beat Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup match this afternoon. Since the inception of PNC in 2006, Fiji has won all the 5 matches with the biggest sco

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Slow ticket sales for Fiji vs All Blacks test

The Flying Fijians and All Blacks Test next Friday has not attracted many rugby fans with a week to go. Only 10,000 tickets have been sold for the Christchurch earthquake relief appeal prompting the boss of New Zealand

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Venue in tip-top condition

Subrail Park in Labasa is in top condition where the international soccer match between Shop and Save Fiji and Vanuatu will be played tonight. Fiji Team Director Anil Sharma says the ground inspection was done this morn

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Somoca gets his chance against Japan

Flying Fijians tighthead prop Setefano Somoca’s future in the national side will come under the spotlight in this afternoon’s Pacific Nations Cup match against Japan. Somoca replaces the injured Deacon Man

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Samo resigns with Reds

Radike Samo has signed with the Queensland Reds for another two Super Rugby seasons. Samo first played for the Reds in late 2010 to cover their mounting injury toll late in the season, when his performances in the final

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1st round of BOG matches to be held in Suva

The first round of pool games in the Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants soccer Tournament will all be held at the TFL Stadium Unlike in previous years where most teams will host their opponent in their home ground, in thi

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Flying Fijians hope to win first ever PNC title

The Flying Fijians hopes of winning their first ever Pacific Nations Cup title rests on the results of the Tonga and Samoa match today. In the points table, Tonga leads with 6 points and a win with a bonus point against

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Vanuatu arrives in Labasa for Fiji clash

The Vanuatu Soccer team will arrive in Labasa this morning. Shop and Save Fiji soccer team Director Anil Sharma said the team has touched down in Nadi and they are on their way to Nausori. Meanwhile, New Zealand bas

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Samo aims for Wallabies jumper

Fiji born Radike Samo is aiming for a "gold and green" jersey at the World Cup in New Zealand, after being named in the squad on Sunday. At 35 years, it makes perfect sense that Samo would have a paternal infl

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McCaw to feature against Flying Fijians

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will be in action against the Flying Fijians next Friday. Coach Graham Henry revealed that some of the Crusaders players who are in the All Blacks will take a rest after playing in the fi

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