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Habana and Grant make the cut

Springboks duo Bryan Habana and Peter Grant have been named in the Stormers 25 member squad for their tour of New Zealand and Australia. Both who missed the Stormers 20 14 defeat to the Crusaders, have recovered from th

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Savou likely to name experienced 7s team

Experience will play a key role when Digicel Fiji 7s coach Josateki Savou names his final 12 member squad tomorrow. The names of the 12 players will be released by the coaching staff at 10.30am tomorrow but judging from

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Flying Fijians trials to be held next month

The first trials for the team to represent Fiji at the Pacific Nations Cup and build-up to the Rugby World Cup squad will be held next month. This is a confirmation from High Performance Unit Manager, Talemo Waqa.

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Fiji Futsal team boots goalie

The National Futsal team has suffered yet another blow after top choice goalkeeper, Emori Ragata has been dropped from the team. Ragata was told not play in the National Soccer League competition but he featured for Suv

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Crusaders to miss Dagg for up to six weeks

The Crusaders could be without fullback Israel Dagg for up to six weeks after the win over the Stormers in Cape Town. Dagg's one of four players who are returning home from their Super Rugby tour, with wings Sean Ma

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Digicel Cup semifinal spots still open

Six teams are still in the running for the semifinal spot in the Digicel Cup competition. With three rounds remaining, Nadroga leads with 31 points followed by Northland on 30 points, Rewa on third spot with 29 points w

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4 players fly in for Crusaders

A victorious Crusaders squad has flown in four players as injury cover following their 20 14 success against the Stormers. Brent Ward, Ryan Crotty, Steve Alfeld and Tom Taylor join the squad after Israel Dagg suffered i

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Final Fiji 7s squad to be named later this week

The 12 member Digicel Fiji 7's team for the London 7's tournament will be announced later this week. Coach, Josateki Savou is expected to slot in some new names in his final team as a number of household names h

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New coach for Lautoka by tonight

Lautoka soccer team will have a new coach by tonight. The association will decide in its council meeting tonight from list of candidates which includes, former National coach, Carlos Buzzetti, Australia based Anand Sami

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Navua triumphs over spirited Savusavu

Navua soccer team beat Savusavu by one goal to nil in one of the National Soccer League matches at Ganilau Park this afternoon. The lone goal came from Navua's Lorima Dau. Meanwhile in other matches, Nasinu beat L

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Sharks overcome Brumbies with bonus point win

The Sharks beat the Brumbies 34 16 with a bonus point in Durban this morning. The Sharks performance in the first half was very poor and the Brumbies raced to a 6 16 half time lead. The second half however was an entir

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Highlanders discipline cost them against Chiefs

The Chiefs secured their fourth victory of the season when they beat the Highlander's 20-7 in Hamilton yesterday. The teams were close on the scoreboard throughout the match and the Chiefs trailed 6-7 at half time.

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Lautoka still without a coach

Lautoka Soccer team will again go in today's national soccer league match without a coach. Team Officials have confirmed that a coach will be appointed after a council meeting tomorrow. Fijivillage understands that

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Critical win over Stormers - Blackadder

Crusaders' coach Todd Blackadder said it was "really pleasing" that his side could close out a victory against the Stormers despite the injuries they suffered before and during the match. Two tries from Pr

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Savusavu use Navua to build up for Fiji Fact

The Savusavu Soccer team will use today's National Soccer league match against Navua as a build up to the upcoming Vodafone Fiji Fact tournament. Savusavu has been drawn in an easy pool with Lautoka, Nadi, Nadroga a

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FRU to confirm new date for Naitasiri/Suva match

The Fiji Rugby Union will meet tomorrow to decide on a new date to confirm the match between Naitasiri and Suva that was called off yesterday due to bad weather. Referee James Bolabiu called the game off due to the bad

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Mothers can watch Lautoka/Tavua match free of charge

Four national soccer league matches will be played this afternoon. At 2pm Savusavu will face Navua at Ganilau Park in Savusavu and Levuka hosts Nasinu at Nasau Park. In another match Lautoka will take on Tavua at Chur

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Crocket double seals win for Crusaders

Two tries from Prop Wyatt Crocket helped the Crusaders to a 14-20 victory over the Stormers at Newlands in Cape Town this morning. Before the match had started, the Crusaders were hit by injuries and the trend continued

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Naitasiri/Suva match called off

The Digicel Cup match between Naitasiri and Suva which was to decide the leader in the Digicel Cup points table was called off. Both teams are tied on 27 points in the first place. Referee James Bolabiu said that he ca

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Canoe clubs hold marathon competition

Outrigger Canoe Clubs around Fiji converged to Pacific Harbour today to take part in the first V1 marathon competition of the season. In the Open Womens race, Kai Wai's Natalia Evans came in first while Vuda Canoe&

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