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Civoniceva - Uate to face-off in State of Origin

Expect Fijian brotherhood rivalry at its best in the State of Origin tonight! Former Fiji Bati, Akuila Uate of New South Wales will face-off with Petero Civoniceva from Queensland! This will be a first for the Yadua vi

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Satala to replace Cakau at Scotland 7s

Setefano Cakau is out! Digicel Fiji 7s team manager, Sale Sorovaki confirmed that Cakau is down with an injury after the tournament last week and has been advised by the physio to rest. Sorovaki said this has forced th

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Fiji 7s team arrives in Scotland today

The Digicel Fiji 7s team arrives in Scotland today and will have their first training run later this afternoon in preparations for this weekend. To improve their standings will be top of the mind for the Josateki Savou

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Rewa soccer considers to change its stance

The Rewa soccer association is now considering to change its stance on mid-fielder, Kelepi Qaqa who is suspended. Qaqa's suspension may be lifted as news comes in that Solomon's based James Naka and George will

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Sharks in a do-or-die situation

Sharks coach John Plumtree said it is vital that his team win all four of their remaining fixtures if they are to maintain any hope of reaching the Super 15 Rugby playoffs. The side slumped to its fifth loss of the seas

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Rokocoko to play in France

New Zealand rugby has today paid tribute to Fiji born Blues and All Blacks winger, Joe Rokocoko, who has confirmed he is leaving to play rugby in France. 27 year old Rokocoko has signed a two-year deal with Bayonne. He

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Gaunimeke, Nakarawa to get more game time in Scotland 7s

Digicel Fiji 7's coach Josateki Savou will give more game time to Sakenasa Aca, Leone Nakarawa, Peni Gaunimeke and David Batiratu in Scotland this weekend. Savou will utilise them in the first two pool games against

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Fiji wants to finish 2nd on IRB 7s series

The Digicel Fiji 7's team’s aim is to finish in second place in the overall IRB 7's points standings, despite the 24-14 loss to South Africa in the England 7's final. Fiji is still in 5th place with 11

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Naka, Lui will not feature for Rewa

James Naka and George Lui will not feature for the Rewa soccer team in the Vodafone Fiji Fact. Fijivillage Sports has been reliably informed that Naka and Lui have contacted Rewa officials informing them that they will

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McCaw, Cooper face-off

The news is not so good for Quade Cooper. While Richie McCaw reckons he doesn't carry grudges into matches, the open side flanker certainly hasn't forgotten the way a gloating Cooper shoved him in the head in Ho

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Fiji faces tougher pool for Scotland 7s

The Digicel Fiji 7s team's mission to win in Scotland will be tougher than England. Fiji is in Pool D with Samoa, host Scotland and USA. Barring any upset, Fiji will meet with either Australia or South Africa in th

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Rokocoko to join French club after World Cup

All Blacks winger Joe Rokocoko is leaving New Zealand after the Rugby World cup. French club, Bayonne has confirmed Rokocoko has signed a two year contract with the club starting after the Rugby World Cup. Meanwhile, i

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Nadroga refutes payment rumors

Nadroga Soccer Association has refuted claims that they are paying coach, Gurjeet Singh $1,000 a week. President, Dhirendra Lal said there is no truth in the claims, adding that Singh is coaching Nadroga for the Vodafon

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Contact area weakness in Fiji 7s team

The failure of players to retain possession when they go into contact was one of the causes of the Digicel Fiji 7's loss to South Africa 24-14 in the England 7's. Assistant coach, Manasa Bari said that while the

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Waqa to coach Labasa

Labasa soccer team defender, Taniela Waqa's father, Viliame Waqa is the new Labasa soccer team coach. Waqa who has played for Lautoka and Rewa in the 1970's has also helped Navua as a technical advisor in the la

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Williams expected to stay in NZ

Crusaders, Sonny Bill Williams is reported to be in favor of staying with the All Blacks when his contract comes up for renewal after this year's Rugby World Cup. Williams is being chased by rugby union and league c

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Civoniceva back to his best

Veteran prop Petero Civoniceva is back to his best and won't even rule out playing for Queensland beyond this year. Civoniceva, who made his debut for Queensland way back in 2001, will line up for his 28th State of

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Focus on Scotland 7s now-Bari

"Leave your performance in the England 7's behind in London and focus on doing well in Scotland this weekend". Those are the words of Digicel Fiji 7's assistant coach, Manasa Bari after the 24-14 loss

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Savusavu to surprise all in Fiji Fact

Soccer fans can expect heaps of surprises from the Savusavu soccer team in the Vodafone Fiji Fact. After defeating Labasa by a goal to nil and ending the Babasiga Lions 10 match unbeaten run, Savusavu coach, Ali Hussein

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NZ, S/Africa teams looks set for playoffs

The prospects of three teams from either New Zealand or South Africa making the Super Rugby's six team playoffs looks good. The Blues remain in second place and with bye points to bank for this week, the prospects o

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