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Fiji should boycott World Cup if sanctions continue-Lakhan

The Flying Fijian should boycott the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand if they cannot send their best team. Those are the words of FASANOC, President, Vidhya Lakhan with New Zealand government still firm on their deci

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Flying Fijian squad members undergo fitness tests

All top players from abroad and locally who will be part of the Flying Fijian trials on Friday took part in their first fitness test today. Head coach, Samu Domoni Jnr said that the likes of Sunia Koto, Saimoni Vaka, Ma

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Labasa a top bet for Fiji Fact

The Labasa soccer team is one of the top bets in this year’s Vodafone Fiji Fact. The Babasiga Lions last won the title in 1999 and since then failed to spark. This season has been the most successful for the Nor

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No sports dropped from Team Fiji

No sporting bodies have been dropped from Team Fiji for the Pacific Games in New Caledonia. FASANOC President Vidya Lakhan has confirmed that Fiji will be represented in all 27 sports. Lakhan said the only change will

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Rinakama included on Flying Fijians coaching panel

Naitasiri coach, Reverend Joji Rinakama has been roped into the Flying Fijians coaching panel.   This has been confirmed by FRU Board Chairman, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga. The first trials will be held this Frida

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Ref Dickinson sidelined after controversial calls

Under-fire Australian rugby referee Stuart Dickinson has been relegated to an assistant referee’s job in Super Rugby this weekend.   Dickson has been the subject of huge debate. A penalty count heavily in f

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Hurricanes coach rubbishes rumours

Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett has rubbished rumours of tension with captain, Andrew Hore. Hammett has declared the hooker will return to his starting 15 this week. Hore was benched against Western Force to allow Dane C

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Reddy now assistant National soccer coach

Former Labasa soccer coach, Bal Sanju Reddy has been appointed the assistant National soccer coach. Together with Reddy, Tavua soccer team coach, Kamal Swamy has also been appointed the assistant National team coach. R

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Suva geared up for Naitasiri

“We will not be moved!” That is the stand of Suva Rugby Coach, Salimoni Ravouvou who said they look forward to meeting Naitasiri this weekend. Audio 1 Not only will the two teams be aiming to win, they are

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Chiefs a greater threat now-Blues coach

Blues coach Pat Lam regards the Chiefs as a greater threat now. Both the Blues and Chiefs come off the bye week for another all Kiwi ‘derby' this Saturday.   The Blues still top the New Zealand conferen

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Lal to represent Fiji in Pacific Series

New Zealand based netball rep Jacinta Lal will become the first Indo Fijian girl to wear the national colors. Lal will replace Makelesi Mulevoro for the Pacific Series in Papua New Guinea next week. Mulevoro is injured

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Poor communication to blame at Scotland 7s

Poor communication and the failure of the Digicel Fiji 7s team to start well in their opening games in Scotland have been highlighted as their downfall. Coach Josateki Savou side lost 12-14 to Scotland in their first po

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Blackadder furious over ref’s decision

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder is angry after a crucial referee decision cost his side victory against the Reds in Brisbane last night. The Reds surged four points clear at the top of the Super 15 standings after the

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7 teams confirmed for Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge

The seven teams challenging for the Farebrother Sullivan trophy this season has been confirmed after the Digicel Cup games over the weekend. Macuata after being promoted to the major ranks this year has finished on 8th

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FRU yet to name 7s coach for new season

The FRU Board is yet to make a decision on when they will appoint the next Digicel Fiji 7s coach for the new season. Chairman, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said that they will wait for the team to arrive and then they will

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14yr old to debut for Rewa at Fiji FACT

A 14 year old student of Saraswati Collage, Iosefo Verevou will create history next week when he will don the Rewa soccer team jersey in the Vodafone Fiji FACT. Verevou who is the younger brother of Rewa soccer team pla

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Reds defeat Crusaders

The Reds defeated the Crusaders 17-16 in the Super 15 rugby competition last night. But it was referee Stuart Dickinson who stole the show when he awarded a controversial last minute penalty to the Reds. Reds Flyhalf,

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Ba’s Naika out of Fiji Fact opener

Defending Champions of Vodafone Fiji Fact, Ba will be without crafty mid-fielder, Kiniviliame Naika in the opening two matches of the tournament. Naika will be charged for head butting Rewa team player Menuesi Senibuli

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Naitasiri in a must win situation

Naitasiri will need to win by a bonus point against Suva on Saturday, in the last round of the Digicel Cup competition to confirm a home semifinal and to also lead the points table. The Highlanders proved too good for T

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Fiji out to deliver at Scotland 7s

It's all up to the players now! That is the view of Digicel Fiji 7s captain Dale Tonawai as they count down the hours to meet Australia in the quarter finals later tonight. Tonawai said they are just hoping to fin

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