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PNC title race wide open

The race to win the Pacific Nations title is wide open with all the four teams having equal chances to walk away with the title. Tonga leads the points table with 6 points followed by the Flying Fijians who are with fiv

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All Blacks name squad to face Fiji

Highlanders lock Jarrod Hoeata is the only new cap in the All Black squad named for the one off test against Flying Fijians and the Tri Nations. Colin Slade has been named as Dan Carter’s backup, while lock Ali Wi

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All Blacks name squad to face Fiji

The All Blacks Coaches announced the 30 member squad for the 2011 Tri Nations and the test against Fiji. The squad, which will be captained by All Blacks captain Richie McCaw, is made up of 16 forwards and 14 backs. Fo

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Fiji FA declares Ba winner of 2010 National Soccer League

Ba soccer team has been declared last year’s National Soccer Winner. In the Fiji FA board meeting this afternoon, members decided that Ba is the rightful winner. Meanwhile, Sheikh Ibhraim is the new acting Presid

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Samo recalled to Wallabies squad

Fiji Born Radike Samo has been named in the Wallabies expanded 40 men Tri-Nations squad. Samo returns to the Wallabies after a lapse of seven years revitalised his career after joining the Reds at the tail end of last y

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Ba thrash Vancouver All Stars

The Ba soccer team has won their second match in Canada this afternoon. They thumped Vancouver All Stars 6-1. Malakai Tiwa scored three goals while Mavaliko Nakama bagged two and Isimeli Naresia also found the back of

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Stroke of Genia’s wins title

Super rugby champion, Reds halfback Will Genia said that he had no intention of running 65 metres to score what turned out to be the match winning try in the Super Rugby final last night. While the scores were level and

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Flying Fijians preparing for showdown with Japan

The Flying Fijian’s team is now gearing up to face Japan who defeated Tonga in the Pacific Nations cup yesterday. Flying Fijians Technical Advisor, Gregg Mumm said morale is high in the camp after Fiji’s win

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Suva take on Tavua in NSL match

Only one National Soccer League match will be played this weekend. After upsetting the highflying Rewa side 3-0 at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori last weekend the Intiaz Khan coached Suva side will battle Tavua today 3pm

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More improvement needed for Flying Fijians

The Flying Fijians showed an improved performance in the scrum and line outs which helped them to out muscle Samoa 36-18 in the Pacific Nations cup match yesterday. But consistency is the major area which the coaching s

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Fiji places 10th at WNC

Fiji Netball team has finished 10th in the World Netball Championship. Fiji went down to Wales 62-47 in the 9th and 10th place playoff. Meanwhile, the 2011 World Netball final will be between New Zealand and Australia

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Nadroga retains Farebrother Sullivan Cup

The Nadroga team have successfully defended the BSP Farebrother Sullivan Trophy after they thumped Rewa by 70 - 13. Nadroga tries came from Apisalome Waqatabu, who scored a hat-trick, two tries to Ratu Seru Cakobau and

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Sellout crowd greet Reds-Crusaders in Super Rugby final

Rugby does not get much better than this as a sell out crowd greet the Reds and Crusaders in the Super Rugby Final at Suncorp Stadium tonight. Quade Cooper against Dan Carter, James Horwill against Brad Thorn, Zac Guild

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Ba soccer team starts Canada tour on a high

The Ba soccer team started its Canada tour on a high beating India All star 1-0. Ba's lone goal was scored by Semili Naresia. Ba will play more matches in the Fiji Day celebrations held in Canada. Story by : Dhan

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Dream comes true for Reds players

There are some Reds rugby team players who will cherish tonight's Super 15 rugby final throughout their lives. One of them is hooker, Saia Faingaa who will be playing his first ever Super 15 rugby final tonight. Fa

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Netball Fiji out to restore lost pride

The Fiji Netball players will try to put its best performance today and restore some lost pride. Fiji takes on Wales at 5.15pm in the 9th and 10th place playoff. In last night’s match Fiji defeated Barbados 49-48

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Reds eager to face Crusaders

Reds Rugby team coach, Ewen McKenzie said his players are very confident and not at all shying away from the challenge of beating Crusaders in the Super 15 Rugby final. McKenzie said his players are more than eager to r

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Flying Fijians inspired by kids support

The Flying Fijians players did far more than training in the last few days to prepare for the Pacific Nations cup match against Samoa today. Coach Sam Domoni Jnr said they were taken aback by the enthusiasm and unwaveri

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Netball Fiji to play Wales for 9th and 10th spot

The Fiji Netball team will play Wales today for the 9th and 10th place playoff in the World Netball Championship. Fiji defeated Barbados yesterday 49-48. Fiji has defeated Wales in pool stages however today's match

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Samoa out to give Fiji a tough battle

The Manu Samoa side is not relying on last year's Pacific Nations Cup win against the Flying Fijians to favor them in tomorrow's showdown at the TFL Stadium. Captain, Mahonri Schwalger said that they will be up

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