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Reds lead Super Rugby after beating Blues

The Reds moved to the top of the overall standings in the Super 15 rugby competition, courtesy of a 37 31 win over the Blues last night. Two of the competition's more entertaining franchises did not disappoint as 68

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Speight’s unavailability will not be felt

Brumbies winger, Henry Speight's unavailability will not be felt by the Flying Fijian for the Rugby World Cup. Earlier on FRU has confirmed that Speight will loss his contract with Brumbies if he chooses to play for

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Cakau cleared

Setefano Cakau has been cleared by the doctors to travel with the Digicel Fiji 7's team to England. Coach Josateki Savou says that the medical team have checked Cakau and have made the decision. Cakau missed the tr

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Reds home advantage favors them over Blues

Queensland Reds home advantage gives them an edge against the Blues in super rugby match tonight. Reds have won 11 games in a row at their home ground and will start this game as favorites against the visitors. The Blu

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Speight out of RWC

Brumbies winger, Henry Speight will not be able to represent Fiji at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Flying Fijians Manager, Pio Bosco Tikoisuva confirmed that assistant coach Greg Mumm has met with Speight and he i

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Taste of Fijian rugby on show tonight

A taste of Fijian rugby will be on show tonight on the top of the table super rugby clash between the Reds and the Blues. Nadi boy Joe Rokocoko will be on the wing for the Blues while his cousin Radike Samo is in the Re

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Kainihewe ruled out against Navua

Ba soccer team defender, Malakai Kainihewe will not feature against Navua this Sunday in the National soccer league competition. Kainihewe is sick and has been told to rest by the Doctors. The Ba and Navua match kicks

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3 Fiji born players named in NZ 7s team

Three Fiji born players are in the New Zealand 7s team for the England and Scotland 7s. Tomasi Cama Jnr, Lote Raikabula and David Raikuna have been named by Coach Gordon Tietjens. Tietjens has called in Raikuna in plac

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Youth to compete in hockey challenge

Youths from all over Fiji are set to brighten up the Suva hockey turf this weekend, in the first ever International Hockey Youth Challenge. Fiji Hockey's Development Officer, Tai Smith said it's the first time t

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Cakau to know fate today

Setefano Cakau’s fate in the Digicel Fiji Sevens Team will be known today. Cakau has not trained with the team since Wednesday as he is yet to recover from the flu and a medical check today will seal his fate. Sa

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Canosa wants changes to soccer format

The new national soccer coach wants changes to the overall soccer format in Fiji. Claudio Canosa, while speaking to Fijivillage, said Fiji Football needs to get serious in promoting soccer talent. Story by: Dhanj

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Top-of-the-table clash on

Get ready for the top of the table clash between the Blues and the Reds, in what should hopefully be a cracking spectacle of the Super 15 rugby competition. Tonight’s winner at Suncorp Stadium will finish this wee

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Speight’s availability depends on talks

The availability of Brumbies winger, Henry Speight to don the white jersey at the Rugby World Cup depends on talks between his manager and the Fiji Rugby Union.   Fijivillage Sports has been reliably informed that t

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Fiji 7s team concentrate on Afrika

South Africa 7s playmaker, Cecil Afrika will not have his way when they will meet Fiji next weekend in London. Afrika masterminded Fiji's downfall in the USA 7's final and also during the quarter final loss in A

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Carter, McCaw show to hit the field

The Dan ‘n’ Richie show will hit the field for the first time this season in the Crusaders super rugby campaign. The return of the Crusaders' star duo will come as a major relief for Todd Blackadder as h

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No confirmation yet on Speight

There is still no confirmation from the Rugby House on whether Fiji born Brumbies winger Henry Speight will take part in the trials for the Flying Fijians to the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. It is understood Manageme

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Past weaknesses will not be repeated-Savou

The disappointment of players not following the coach instruction in Adelaide will not happen for the Digicel Fiji 7's team in England and Scotland.   Coach Josateki Savou said he has been working with the playe

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Rokocoko feels the pressure

Blues wing Joe Rokocoko is feeling the pressure to make a decision on his playing future post 2011. Rokocoko has had no interest from the NZRU for him to stay on, while reports out of France have linked the All Blacks v

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Fiji needs to play international matches-Canosa

At last a test match for the Fiji soccer team. Coach, Claudio Canosa is in the process of finalising the Solomon's National team proposed match against Fiji. The last time local fans got a chance to watch the Fiji

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Special consideration given to players in Europe

Overseas based players start arriving next week for the Flying Fijians team trials next month. High Performance Unit manager Talemo Waqa said all the players who have been contacted and shown interest need to attend and

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