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Lautoka thrash Savusavu

The Lautoka soccer team has recorded the biggest score-line of the opening day of the Vodafone Fiji Fact thumping Savusavu 7-0. The Fiji Fact host opened the scoring through Arvind Naidu to lead 1-0 before Savusavu&rsqu

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Super-sub does it for Rewa

A 10 man Rewa soccer team beat Labasa 1-0 in the feature game of the Vodafone Fiji Fact last night. Rewa was reduced to 10 players in the second half after defender, Posiano Kalisito was send off after receiving his sec

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Suva on a high

The Suva soccer team started their Vodafone Fiji Fact campaign on a high note with a 2 nil win against Nadi in the second pool game of this evening. Suva scored their opening goal to Esava Naqeleca in the 4th minute of

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Tavua holds Ba

Defending Vodafone Fiji Fact champion Ba was held to a nil all draw in their opening pool game against Tavua. Ba with most of their senior reps in their lineup failed to live up to the expectation of their fans as the y

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Fiji Fact set to kick-off

The Vodafone Fiji Fact is set to kick-off in the next 20 minutes at Lautoka's Churchill Park with 10 super premier teams out to win the first tournament this season. Our soccer co-commentator, Dhanjay Deo visited th

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S/Africa team to beat-Little

Flying Fijians squad member, Nicky Little believes that defending World Cup champion, South Africa will still be the team to beat in New Zealand. Little who did not play in the quarter final against the Springboks in th

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Blues coach wary of Crusaders

Blues coach, Pat Lam concedes his side is underdogs for Saturday night's super rugby game against the Crusaders. Lam knows that there is a lot at stake in the game with the winner guaranteed the number 1 spot in th

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All players have to prove their worth

Reputation and past World Cup experience will not confirm a spot for the Flying Fijian's jersey to the Pacific Nations and the Rugby World Cup. These are revelations made by coach, Samu Domoni Junior as the squad ne

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Ba, Labasa top picks for Fiji FACT

The Ba and Labasa soccer team are Soccer pundits picks to reach the finals of the Vodafone Fiji Fact on Monday. With only 5 hours remaining for the first pool game to kick off, the Babasiga Lions is the strongest team o

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Brett back at flyhalf against Crusaders

Stephen Brett will replace Luke McAlister's at first five eight for the Blues against the Crusaders on Saturday night. McAlister moves back to second five eighth after having an off night in last Saturday's los

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Fiji FACT begins today

The 2011 Vodafone Fiji FACT begins at Lautoka’s Churchill Park this afternoon. Ba, Labasa, Rewa and Navua who have proven themselves in the National Soccer League are in Pool One – “The Pool of Death&r

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Flying Fijians work on speed

Speed will be the trump card for the Flying Fijians as they prepare the 43-member squad for the Pacific Nations and the Rugby World Cup later this year. Assistant coach Greg Mumm said the players already have what it ta

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Fiji netball team beats Cook Islands

With only one more game to go, the Fiji Netball team is looking good to retain the Pacific Netball Series title after beating Cook Islands 49-36 last night. Fiji earlier defeated Samoa 48-35 and will play host Papua New

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Crusaders make 4 changes to face Blues

The Crusaders have made four changes to their starting line up to play the Blues in a match which could decide the New Zealand Super rugby conference winner. Lock Sam Whitelock has recovered from the ankle injury while

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Ground in excellent condition for Fiji FACT tomorrow

The ball is ready to roll at Churchill Park, Lautoka where the Vodafone Fiji Fact will kick-off tomorrow afternoon. Grounds Committee chairperson, Shalendra Prasad said ground is in an excellent condition. He added Ch

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Nacewa wants to join Flying Fijians for RWC

Leinster based Isa Nacewa has finally revealed that he wants to be part of the Flying Fijians team for the World Cup! Nacewa the first overseas international to be named Ireland’s player of the campaign has warned

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Fiji not underestimating Cook Islands

As defending Pacific Netball Series champions, Fiji, will take nothing for granted when they meet the Cook Islands tonight in Port Moresby. Fiji captain Matila Waqanidrola said the Cook Islands are a strong team and it

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Nonu/Hore disappointed at being forced out of Hurricanes

Discarded Hurricanes players Ma'a Nonu and Andrew Hore both say they would have liked to have had another year with the Super Rugby franchise. Both have been told by coach Mark Hammett that they would not be offered

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Success at RWC possible if players keep to basics-Mumm

Flying Fijians assistant coach, Greg Mumm feels that success at the Rugby World Cup will only come if the players keep to the “basics” of rugby. Mumm said this is the main area that the team will be focusing

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