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Labasa still unbeaten after beating Navua

Labasa remained unbeaten in the National soccer league after the side defeated Navua 2-nil at Subrail Park this afternoon. Labasa's goals were scored by Taniela Waqa and Pita Bolaitoga. Tomorrow at 2pm, Savusavu wi

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McCaw out for Stormers game

Crusaders captain Richie McCaw will not be part of the team as they take on Stormers tomorrow morning in Cape Town. McCaw took a knock to the head in the match against the Western Force in Perth last weekend and has bee

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Uate scores winner for Country Origin

Fiji born Akuila Uate secured a last minute try for Country Origin to win by 18-12 over Jarryd Hayne's NSW City Origin last night. Uate ran 70m in the final minute to clinch the win after the scores had been locked

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Ba pooled with Rewa/Labasa for Fiji Fact

Defending champions for Vodafone Fiji Fact, Ba has been drawn in a tough pool with the Delta tigers Rewa and league leaders Labasa. The draws were made this morning at the Vodafone Triangle in Suva attended by members

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Samo try boosts Reds

Former Nadi lock, Radike Samo scored a try for the Queensland Reds and helped them punish the Melbourne Rebels to claim a 33-18 victory last night and take the lead in the Australian Super rugby conference. First five Q

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Young star scores in Rewa win

Young Betsy Ali scored his first Super Premier division goal for his Rewa side last night to beat Suva in the National Football League at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori. Ali was promoted to the Rewa senior side earlier th

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Weather assists Blues win against Hurricanes

The weather in Wellington last night did not do any favor to the Hurricanes as they encountered a lot of errors as they lost to the Blues by 17-11 last night. The Blues would carry the ball deep into the Hurricanes half

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Northland president wants govt included in rugby matters

“Include the Prime Minister and Government in all rugby matters at Rugby House.” That is the call from Northland President Ratu Timoci Vesikula at the FRU AGM that was held at the Outrigger on the Lagoon Res

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Fiji duo help NZ School to first win

Fiji born duo, Luke Masirewa and Ben Finau, scored a try each to help their Hamilton Boys High School 1st XV win in the Sanix World Rugby Youth Invitational Tournament in Japan today. The side beat the top school side

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Mealamu confident of replacements

Blues captain Keven Mealamu is confident the players replacing injured colleagues against the Hurricanes in their match tonight are ready to take on the challenge. A couple of injuries, the latest to fullback Isaia Toea

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3-way battle for playmaker

It will be a three-way battle for the position of playmaker for the Digicel Fiji Sevens final 12-member team that will be announced next week for London and Scotland. The battle will be amongst newly selected players, W

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Fierce rivals face each other tonight

Soccer fans will tonight witness one of the best soccer rivalries in Fiji when Suva takes on Rewa in the National Soccer League encounter tonight. Both teams play to their level best whenever the neighbors face each oth

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Hurricanes play for pride

The Hurricanes, though in 8th position on the points table, are eager to give the Blues a good run for their money in their match tonight. Captain Andrew Hore said that though it is a tough assignment for the side, he b

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Uate on his way to an Origin jersey

Newcastle excitement machine Akuila Uate has no regrets as he prepares to take the first step towards what many are predicting will be a NSW State of Origin jersey. The Fijian born winger was shut out of Australia&rsquo

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New National soccer coach appointed

After much deliberation, the National soccer coach has been appointed and he is arriving in the country on Monday evening. Fijivillage Sports can establish that Argentina born, Claudio Canosa has agreed to the terms and

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Suva rugby team out to keep pride for their fans

The Suva rugby team will not want to let their supporters down, with a loss against Naitasiri in their crucial match of the Digicel Cup tomorrow. The two teams are tied in first position on 27 points and a loss will mea

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Trio of backline players sign new contracts with Blues

As the table topping Blues prepare to kick off the 12th round of Super 15 rugby tonight against the Hurricanes, a trio of backline players has signed new contracts for next season. Halfback Alby Mathewson, midfielder Be

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Top players miss out on National Futsal team

It's a sad day for Fiji soccer as it has been revealed that some district officials are holding onto a number of top players and as a result they are not part of the National Futsal team. Top players like Simione Ta

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PM gives his nominee for FRU board

The Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama, has today appointed New Zealander and Suva based lawyer Carl Cameron as his nominee to the Board of the Fiji Rugby Union. This brings the FRU Board to its full compleme

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