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Ba wants urgent meeting with Fiji FA

The Ba Soccer Association wants an urgent meeting with the Fiji Football Association do discuss some important issues. Fijivillage can establish the Fiji FA has asked the Ba Soccer Association to call off a press confer

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Tabua unlikely return as Flying Fijians coach

Ilivasi Tabua is unlikely to come back as Flying Fijian coach! This the confirmation from FRU Board Chairman, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga on what transpired from the Board meeting last night   However he said that

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Navosa likely to play in promotion relegation

The Navosa 15's team is likely to play in the promotion relegation series this year in the Digicel Cup. With the last game against Suva tomorrow, Navosa is yet to taste a win from 10 outings. They only have three p

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Hurricanes tipped to beat Force

The Hurricanes are tipped to beat the Force when the two sides meet tonight. The Hurricanes and the Force have played each other five times since 2006 when the Force joined the Super 14 and the Force have beaten the Hur

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Pacific rivalry at its peak in Scotland 7s

Digicel Fiji 7s coach Josateki Savou said they will expect this from Samoa after they bundled Samoa out of the quarter finals in London. Meanwhile, Samoa coach Stephen Betham is adamant they can still cause an upset.

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Williams, Thorn back for Crusaders

All Blacks Sonny Bill Williams and Brad Thorn are back in the Crusaders lineup for Sunday's Super Rugby clash with the Reds in Brisbane. Williams has recovered from a bruised knee suffered in the match against the C

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Babasiga Lions coping well with new coach

The Labasa Soccer team is coping well with the new coach Villiame Waqa and are preparing for the first major soccer tournament of the year. President Ajesh Sharma said the departure of former coach Bal Sanju Reddy has n

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FRU yet to decide on Tabua

The Fiji Rugby Union board is yet to decide on what option it will take in relation to former Fiji 15s coach, Ilivasi Tabua. Tabua had earlier won his case before the Employment Tribunal after he took the matter saying

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Fiji 7s coach confident of improved performance

Digicel Fiji 7s coach Josateki Savou is confident that the team will better their performance in Scotland. Savou said that the new players really excelled in London and the team will not let the weather affect their gam

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Reds coach warns his troops

Queensland coach Ewen McKenzie has warned his troops that the Crusaders All Blacks and star players are essentially "only human" and that their abilities could be expected. The Reds will likely face a Crusader

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Lui, Naka could be suspended if they play for Rewa

Two Solomon based players, James Naka and George Lui will be suspended from playing at National level if they play for the Rewa soccer team this year. Naka and Lui are still suspended at Club Level in the Solomons. Bot

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Teams to battle for 2nd spot in IRB 7s

The race for second place in the IRB standings will be the highlight in Edinburgh this weekend! Teams like the Digicel Fiji 7s team, England, South Africa and Samoa are all battling for the second spot. National team C

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7s team ready for Scotland 7s

“Come what may, the boys are ready!” Digicel Fiji 7s team manager Sale Sorovaki said the boys are all ready to go! The Scotland 7s kicks off at 9:30pm on Saturday while Fiji’s first pool game is a

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FRU board to meet this afternoon

The second of the new Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for this afternoon at Rugby House. Top of the agenda will be discussions on the Rugby World Cup, which included a report from the manager, Pio Bosco Tikoisuv

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Coach believes Williams important for New Zealand

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder believes Sonny Bill Williams should get the same treatment from the New Zealand Rugby as Dan Carter and Richie McCaw. Williams is set to return for Crusaders for Sunday's showdown wit

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Fiji 7s team to improve on ball retention

Ball retention is our main reasons for the loss to South Africa! Digicel Fiji 7s team manager, Sale Sorovaki said they know that South Africa coach Paul Treu has highlighted that and he is confident the boys will improv

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Force to miss key foursome

Wallabies star James O'Connor is one of four prominent Western Force backs ruled out of Friday's Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes in Palmerston North. Scrum half Brett Sheehan, fly half Willie Ripia and

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Team gets a warm welcome

Fiji team supporters in Edinburgh are “buzzing” after the arrival of the Digicel Fiji 7s team into their hotel a few hours ago. Despite an improved performance from the last leg in Hong Kong and Adelaide, te

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Rewa/Ba match used as build up to Fiji Fact

The Rewa and Ba soccer match in the National soccer league competition this weekend will serve as a build up to the Vodafone Fiji Fact next month. Both teams are in the same pool in the Fiji Fact and it will mean alot f

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McCaw to stay 4 more years

“I’m pleased to confirm that I have re-signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union for four more years!” That is the final word from Crusaders and All Blacks Captain, Richie McCaw who has confirmed he will stay on through t

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