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NZ U20 look set to win fourth title

The New Zealand under 20 rugby team looks favorites to win their fourth consecutive IRB Junior World Championship title after demolishing Pool A rivals Wales 92-0 in their second match this morning. The baby blacks scor

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Australia beat Fiji Under 20

The Fiji Under 20 rugby team was this morning beaten 50-25 by Australia in their second match at the IRB Junior World Championship in Italy. Fiji’s tries were scored by Ratu Ratini, Metuisela Talebula and Maikeli

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Flying Fijians to use sand dunes

The famous Sigatoka sand dunes will again be used as one of the Flying Fijians preparation grounds for the Pacific Nations Cup and World Cup in September. The Fiji team training squad has shifted camp to Sigatoka where

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Berrick to take a break from rugby

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has supported Berrick Barnes’ decision to take a break from rugby for the immediate future. The 25 year old has been suffering from migraines and has decided to sit out the remainder o

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You can resign, Sharma tells Fiji soccer coach

National soccer coach, Claudio Canosa can resign from his post if he is not happy with the squad been named by the Fiji Football Association board of control yesterday to prepare for the Pacific Games. Those were the wo

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Fiji U20 makes changes to starting line-up

The Fiji U-20 15's rugby team has made some changes to their starting line-up that will play against Australia in the second U-20 World Cup Championship in Italy. After losing 24-12 to France in the opening pool gam

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Barnes rules himself out

Waratahs second five-eighth Berrick Barnes has ruled himself out of the rest of the Super 15 season The Wallabies star announced the decision today after suffering his second concussion of the year against the Highlande

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Fiji Football clarifies squad

The Acting President of the Fiji Football Association has clarified that the board of control had to review the names of some of the players selected in the 35 member Fiji soccer squad because some top players were not i

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Naitasiri without key players

The Naitasiri 15's rugby team will play Suva in the second Digicel Cup semifinal minus key players who assisted them reach the play-off stage. Open-side flanker, Jimilai Nakaidawa and half-back Waisale Vatuvoka are

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3 teams fight for Super Rugby semis spot

Three teams are fighting for the remaining two spots in the play-off for Super rugby next weekend. With the last round of competition this weekend - the Reds, Stormers, Crusaders and Blues have all secured their positio

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SBW-Nonu showdown likely

Crusaders inside center, Sonny Bill Williams’s hip injury has prevented him from confronting Hurricanes, Ma’a Nonu on Saturday night. A scan revealed he had suffered deep bruising and a small muscle tear in

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Sacrifice pays off for Rewa

The Rewa soccer team created history by winning their first ever Vodafone Fiji FACT title yesterday at Lautoka’s Churchill Park after defeating Labasa 1-0 in the final. The Fiji FACT has been one title that has ev

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New faces included in national soccer squad

A number of new players have been included in the 35 member National Soccer squad who will prepare for the Pacific Games in New Caledonia. Some of the new players include: Aaron Underwood of Nadroga, Joseph Mishra of Na

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Sharks need final victory to qualify

The Sharks are in a position where nothing less than victory against the Bulls will be good enough to see them qualify for the play offs. Coach John Plumtree said after his team's 30 draw with the Lions in Johannesb

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Mavericks win NBA finals

The Dallas Mavericks have won their first ever NBA Championship this afternoon when they defeated Dwyane Wade’s Miami Heat 105-95 in game six. For nine of the Mavericks that have played at least 10 seasons, this t

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Labasa defeat hosts Lautoka

Tournament favorites Labasa and Rewa will face each other in this year’s Vodafone Fiji FACT final this afternoon. Labasa defeated host Lautoka 1-0 a few minutes ago in the second semifinal. The goal was scored b

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Rewa leads Nadi in first semifinal

The first semifinal of Vodafone Fiji FACT between Rewa and Nadi is underway in the second half and Rewa is currently leading 1-0. Rewa’s goal was scored by veteran Ratu Veresa Toma in the 20th minute. Our comment

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Lautoka adopts special game plan for Labasa

The Lautoka soccer team has adopted a different game plan to ensure that they qualify for the grand final of the 2011 Vodafone Fiji Fact this afternoon. Coach, Yogendra Dutt said he has informed his players to play acco

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Lautoka claims 2nd semis spot

Lautoka soccer team is the second team to Rewa to qualify for the Vodafone Fiji fact semifinal tomorrow after they beat Nadroga by 2-0 this afternoon. Lautoka scored two goals and it was enough to book a semifinal spot.

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We need to work on our weaknesses - Matawalu

Nadroga have booked a place in the Digicel cup competition final after demolishing Northland in spectacular fashion at Lawaqa Park yesterday winning by 42-10. Nadroga led by seasoned campaigners in Emosi Vucago, Mosese

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