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Talebula to get his biggest break

20 year old Metuisela Talebula will get his biggest break for the Digicel Fiji 7's team against Portugal in their opening pool game in London. Talebula has been coach Josateki Savou's first choice play-maker in

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Netball Fiji collects enough money

The Fiji Netball team has collected enough money for their World Netball Championship trip in July. President, Wainikiti Bogidrau has confirmed that they have revised their budget. Fiji is in Pool B with New Zealand

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Chand set to return to the ring

The Draiba Navosa Lion, Abhay Chand is set for a return to the ring!   Chand who is currently serving a sentence in Lautoka Prison will meet Joe Naleca next month in the Wild West Boxing Promotion. Abhay is excited

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Tackle ball area to be monitored closely

Tackle ball area is one of the key aspects of the 7’s rugby that referees will closely watch in the England 7's this weekend. In the managers meeting yesterday, Sale Sorovaki said that this was the main topic

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Ali Williams to face his biggest test

Ali Williams will face the biggest challenge tonight when he goes up against the lock he regards the best in the Super 15 competition. Stormers' Andries Bekker has overtaken Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha as Sout

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3 new caps in netball team

Three new caps have been named in the Fiji Netball Team for the Pacific Series and the World Netball Championship in July. Co-coach Gabby Qoro and Unaisi Rokoura included Elenoa Vatureba, Afa Rusivakula and Makelesi Mul

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Fiji pool the toughest ever

“The England Sevens pool is tougher than any other past IRB Sevens pool draws that the Digicel Fiji Sevens Team has played in.” Those were the words of Coach Josateki Savou with only a day left for their pre

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Sonny Bill ruled out of Chiefs clash

All Blacks second five-eighth Sonny Bill Williams is ruled out for Crusaders match against the Chiefs on Saturday night. Williams joined flanker Matt Todd, Israel Dagg, Andy Ellis, and Sam and Adam Whitelock on the grow

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FFA Board of Control meeting this Sunday

The Fiji Football Association will hold its Board of Control meeting this Sunday to discuss some pressing issues. Fiji FA Chief Executive Bob Kumar has refused to reveal the agenda but Fijivillage understands some distr

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New boys out to prove their worth

The new boys in the Digicel Fiji Sevens Team have a lot to play for in the England Sevens. Coach Josateki Savou after the warm-up game against Samoa highlighted that the likes of Nikola Matawalu, Livai Ikanikoda, Sakena

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Nalaga will not play for Suva

Former, France-based winger, Napolioni Nalaga will not play in the Suva team to face Nadi on Saturday in the Digicel Cup competition. Manager, Samisoni Waqavatu confirmed that Nalaga is still injured and might play in t

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Carter’s decision may influence McCaw

Daniel Carter's decision to re sign with New Zealand rugby is expected to trigger Richie McCaw to do the same. If the New Zealand Rugby Union needed another point to sway the All Blacks skipper, the addition of Cart

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Matawalu ready to showcase full potential

Digicel Fiji's 7s team halfback, Nikola Matawalu has a lot to offer in the England 7s this weekend. With veteran, Emosi Vucago not in the team, the 22 year old Ra native gets his chance to be the first choice in tha

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Ba thrashes U23 team

Ba thrashed the under 23 side, 5-0 last night in the National soccer league competition. The Men in Black are continuing to mount pressure on Labasa who lead the points table and last night’s win means there is on

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Scoring stats show Fiji as favourites

The Digicel Fiji 7s team try scoring rate in the last IRB 7s tournament place them as one of the favorite to win in England this weekend. Despite not winning in Hong Kong and Australia, Fiji scored a try for every 49 se

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NZRU quiet on value of Carter’s contract

The New Zealand Rugby Union would not reveal how much Dan Carter's contract to stay for another four years after the Rugby World Cup. The 29 year old, first five said the major reason for staying is being able to pl

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Only 2 days left to pay levy

All the 27 sporting bodies taking part in the Pacific Games have only two days left to pay their levy. Each athlete and official will have to pay $1,100 to take part in New Caledonia. Some sporting federation like bask

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NZ 7s team determined to win

The New Zealand 7s rugby team is aware that the other 15 teams in the England 7s this weekend want them to lose. Captain DJ Forbes said they last won in London in 2007 and the pressure is on the team to do well. Ba

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Battle of Melanesian Brothers to revamp boxing

Amateur boxing will be revamped in Fiji in the coming weeks with the Battle of the Melanesian Brothers. Boxing Fiji President, Captain, Viliame Finemateaki said New Caledonia is coming to the competition with their top

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Carter to remain in New Zealand

All Blacks first five eighth Daniel Carter is sticking with New Zealand rugby after the Rugby World Cup. He signed a four year deal with the New Zealand Rugby Union today. Carter is understood to have knocked back deal

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