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Former Fiji netball coach now leading Wales at WNC

The Wales Netball team has the luxury of having Melissa Hyndman as their coach who is well versed with the Fijian style of play. Hyndman who has coached Fiji Netball team in the past will surely have plan in her mind to

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Nonu to play for Blues from next season

All Blacks and former Hurricanes midfielder Ma’a Nonu has signed up with the Auckland Blues rugby team for the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Nonu has also signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union for two more years. Ma&r

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Sahu Khan may not contest elections

A senior Vice President of the Fiji Football Association has hinted that Dr Samshud-Dean Sahu Khan may not contest the Fiji FA Presidential election in October. As the soccer fraternity of Fiji demands answers from the

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Nadroga on mission number 2

Defending BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy champion, Nadroga will jet out to Labasa tomorrow morning with mission number two on board. Captain, Tiko Matawalu said that while it is a historic event for the people of Vanua

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Only 4 days remain for Fiji netters

With only 4 days remaining for Netball Fiji to open their World Netball Championship against New Zealand, co coach Unaisi Rokoura believes the entire team will have to be in their best shape to qualify for the quarter fi

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Carter told to do more running

The Crusaders have told first five-eighth Dan Carter to run more in a bid to snap him out of a "quiet" patch. Back line, Daryl Gibson said the running game was one of Carter's strengths, but it had not be

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Labasa to host first BSP Farebrother challenge

Subrail Park in Labasa will host the first BSP Farebrother Sullivan challenge this Saturday. In making the announcement, Fiji Rugby Union CEO, Pio Bosco Tikoisuva said that history will be created on Saturday in the Far

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Silver Ferns tagged to have best defensive players

The Silver Ferns is tagged to have the best defensive players in the World Netball Championship. New Zealand might have ace shooter Irene van Dyk and Maria Tutaia potting the goals, but the Silver Ferns real strength is

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Crusaders coach backs McCaw

Crusaders coach, Todd Blackadder has backed Richie McCaw to last the full 80 minutes in the Super Rugby semi final against the Stormers. McCaw has not played since the May 29th loss to the Reds because of a foot injury

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Fiji soccer slips in world rankings

The Fiji soccer team has slipped one place down in the latest World rankings. Fiji is now placed on 156th spot. The National soccer team has not played any international matches in the last few years which has shown a

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Dewes ready to lift his game in PNC opener

He was best remembered for scoring the winning try for the Flying Fijian against Wales in the 2007 Rugby World Cup which qualified the side to the quarter final. Four years on, Graham Dewes believes he cannot rely on th

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Fiji netters aware of threat from Wales and Trinidad

The Fiji netball team is aware of the threat Wales and Trinidad and Tobago pose to Fiji in the World Netball Championship. Fiji Netball captain, Matila Waqanidrola said while the Silver Ferns will go as outright favorit

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Lowrey to replace injured All Black

There’s one injury forced change to the Blues side for Saturday’s Super 15 rugby semi final against the Reds. Chris Lowrey will replace the injured All Black lock Anthony Boric. Meanwhile, Rene Ranger has b

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Pacific Games soccer no longer part of world cup qualifier

The 2011 Pacific Games soccer competition will no longer be part of the qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. It was originally planned that the Pacific Games in New Caledonia will be used as part of the

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Netball Fiji likely to opt for experience

Netball Fiji coaching staff are likely to opt for an experienced line-up in the opening World Netball Championships game against New Zealand in Singapore on Monday night. Co-coach Unaisi Rokoura and Gabby Qoro have bee

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Nadroga likely to take clash to Macuata

The Nadroga 15's rugby team is likely to go ahead with their first BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy defence in Subrail Park in Labasa this Saturday against Macuata. Fijivillage Sports have been informed that the Stal

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Read optimistic of taking the field

He's not jogging yet but Kieran Read remains optimistic he will start in Sunday morning's Super Rugby semi final against the Stormers. Read believes a combination of intense physiotherapy and management of his

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Chance for players to impress selectors

It is a chance that may only come once for some of the players in the Flying Fijian team that will take on Tonga in the opening Pacific Nation Cup game on Saturday. Head coach, Samu Domoni Jnr in naming the final 22 pla

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Blues out to control game

It's pretty simple from where Blues captain Keven Mealamu sits. Learn the lessons from the last trip to Brisbane and this Super Rugby semifinal can go in favor for the Blues. The Blues are clinging to the positives

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Silver Ferns settles in Singapore

There's no question in the Silver Ferns team on what they need to do to win next week's world championships. They settled into their first day in Singapore yesterday, including a first open training session whi

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