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Lautoka defeats Nadroga

The Lautoka soccer team defeated Nadroga 1-0 in the National soccer league match this afternoon. The lone goal was scored in the second half by Abu Zahid. In another match Nadi beat Tavua 1-0. Yesterday Ba thrashed R

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Barcelona romps to victory over Manchester United

Barcelona cemented their status as the greatest team of the era by romping to victory over Manchester United 3-1 in Champions League final this morning. Lionel Messi moved ever closer to the all-time greats with an exce

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Reds-Crusaders match to indicate Wallabies stand-Deans

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans and 1991 World Cup winning mentor Bob Dwyer agree that today’s match between the Reds and Crusaders will give the best indication of where the Wallabies stand in comparison to the All B

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Lions spoil Highlanders party

The Lions scored a last minute try to stop the Highlanders playoff chances with a 26-22 win at Carisbrooke last night. It was the Lions' second win in three matches in their tour against a Highlanders side. The Hig

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Naiqama’s Newcastle beats Hayne’s Eels

Former Fiji Bati captain, Wes Naiqama scored the lone try for Newcastle to beat Jarryd Hayne's Parramatta Eels by 8-6 in their encounter last night. Naiqama scored the try in the first 27 minutes of the first half.

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Sanctions remain-NZ PM

The sanctions still remain! This is a confirmation from New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key, who said his Government will not be pressured by the IRB to let certain Fijian rugby players into the country for the Rugby W

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Tonawai set to lead Fiji 7s team

With less than 5 hours remaining for the Scotland 7s to kick off, Digicel Fiji 7s captain Dale Tonawai is set and ready to lead Fiji in the first game against Scotland. Coach Josateki Savou said that they will take each

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Nadroga books home semifinal

Digicel Cup defending champions, Nadroga have booked a home semifinal in a bonus points win against Northland by 33-3. They will now have to wait for the final game against Naitasiri and Suva next week to determine who

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Ba beats Rewa

Ba defeated Rewa 3-0 at home in the National soccer league match. New find, Daniel Krishneel scored the opener in the first half with a shot that caught Rewa goalkeeper Simione Tamanisau napping. The other goals were

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FRU to await confirmation from IRB

We will await confirmation from the International Rugby Board on the sanctions placed by New Zealand on our players. FRU Board Chairman, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said that this is a major concern with only four months t

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Naka to feature for Rewa against Ba

Solomon based soccer player James Naka will feature in Rewa Soccer team as the team faces Ba in the National Soccer league match this afternoon. Naka arrived in the country last night. Naka is an experienced player who

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No confirmation yet on Tonawai

There is still no confirmation on whether Digicel Fiji 7s captain Dale Tonawai will play in the first pool game against Scotland tonight. Digicel Fiji 7's coach Joe Savou said that Tonawai has a muscle strain in his

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Crusaders-Reds match a ripper-Deans

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has rated tomorrow's match between the Reds and the Crusaders a "ripper" The former Crusaders coach said both teams are genuine title contenders as the Crusaders have the histo

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Batiratu likely to replace Tonawai in Scotland 7s

Digicel Fiji 7's winger, David Batiratu will be moved to the forwards if Dale Tonawai will not recover from his injury. Tonawai has a muscle strain in his lower back which coach Joe Savou hope will heal in time befo

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Nadroga out to keep Northland guessing

The Nadroga team will have to win against Northland today to confirm a home semifinal.   Captain Tiko Matawalu said that they will not take Northland lightly as they have been very impressive in the last weeks of co

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Hurricanes beat Force in Super Rugby

Fullback Cory Jane scored a 75th minute try to help the Hurricanes complete a 34-28 victory over the Western Force in their Super rugby match last night. The Force had established an 18 10 lead by halftime despite Hurri

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FRU face lack of funds for World Cup

The Fiji Rugby Union does not have the funds to take the Flying Fijians team to the World Cup! Chairman, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said that this was revealed in the report that team manager Pio Bosco Tikoisuva gave to t

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Injury concern over Tonawai

There is an injury concern to Digicel Fiji 7s captain, Dale Tonawai ahead of the opening game against Scotland on Sunday morning. Manager Sale Sorovaki has confirmed that Tonawai has a muscle strain in his lower back wh

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Reds to test themselves against Crusaders

The Reds face a major test of their Super 15 Rugby title credentials with a showdown against the Crusaders in Brisbane on Sunday. Inspired by Will Genia and Quade Cooper they have only lost twice this season and are unb

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Fitness is key to success-Tietjens

Fitness is one of my main components to success! This is the view of Gordon Tietjens, the mentor for the New Zealand 7s team who have won the IRB 7s Series again, despite losing out to Fiji in London last week. &nbs

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