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FRU awaits positive response from Govt

The Fiji Rugby Union is awaiting a positive response from the Government with regards to the $3 million they earlier agreed to give for the Flying Fijians preparations for the World Cup in New Zealand. FRU CEO Keni Daku

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Fiji Fact shifted to Lautoka

The venue for the first major soccer tournament will now take place at Churchill Park in Lautoka. Initially the Vodafone Fiji Fact was supposed to be played at Govind Park but due to the unavailability of the grounds, t

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Mealamu to play against Hurricanes

Blues coach Pat Lam said they have their own plans of rest and reconditioning for captain Keven Mealamu and that he will play against the Hurricanes despite calls for rest. Mealamu and prop John Afoa are the only two

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Nacewa named in Magners League Dream Team

Bidding Flying Fijians winger Isa Nacewa has been named in the Magners League Dream Team for the 2010 to the 2011 season. Nacewa who is currently with the Leinster Club in England has been named amongst top players like

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New FRU Board to meet on Thursday

Fiji Rugby Union CEO Keni Dakuidreketi has today confirmed that the first Board meeting of the newly elected FRU Board of Directors will be held on Thursday. Dakuidreketi said top of the agenda will be the election of

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Savou stars for Saracens Academy

“It was a little bit scary but also very exciting”! Those are the words of former Fiji U12 captain Filimoni Savou, who played for the Saracens Academy side on Sunday against Academies of six other Premiershi

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FRU near sealing deal for Kaji rugby sponsorship

The Fiji Rugby Union is on the verge of sealing a substantial sponsorship package for the Primary Schools Kaji Rugby for the next 5 years. This has been confirmed by Tevita Waqairawai, the Marketing Manager for the Fiji

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Iran top seed to compete in local Badminton championship

As a build-up to the Pacific Games, Iran’s number 1, Kaveh Mehrabi will be amongst some top competitors that will be taking part in this week’s Badminton Championship. Fiji’s men’s team will be l

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Smit to lead Springboks in Rugby World Cup

Sharks front row John Smit will captain Springboks to the Rugby World Cup in September. Smit, who led South Africa to the 2007 title and has captained the team 76 times in his 102 Tests, takes charge for an eighth strai

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O League nominee to be confirmed after final round of NSL

The first round of National Soccer League matches will come to an end this weekend but the O-league nominee will not be confirmed until the full round of matches are completed. In previous years the team which was on to

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FRU awaits PM’s nomination

The Fiji Rugby Union is still awaiting the nomination of the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama to the new Board of Directors for the Fiji Rugby Union. It is understood that Rugby House is yet to receive a nomi

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Rural athletes showcase talents

There is a lot of talent coming out from rural areas at the Coca Cola games and this year coaches were out again to look for the athletes who can progress in this sport. The Fiji Athletics Association President Albert M

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Toulouse and Toulon after Rokocoko

French clubs Toulouse and Toulon are set to duel it out for the signature of Joe Rokocoko. The All Blacks winger comes off contract at the end of the World Cup and looks highly likely to be heading overseas later in th

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Tabua’s reinstatement depends on new board

Former Flying Fijians coach Ilivasi Tabua’s reinstatement as coach of the National 15s team will entirely depend on the new Fiji Rugby Union Board that was elected in the Annual General Meeting last Saturday. New

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Athletes eyed by overseas coaches

The Fiji Athletics Association has big plans for secondary schools sprint king Banuve Tabakaucoro which can prepare him to book a spot in the Olympics. President Albert Miller said Tabakaucoro has a bright future and th

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Hurricanes gain confidence

The Hurricanes can head into the remainder of the Super 15 rugby with renewed confidence after a morale boosting 28-26 victory over Reds. The Hurricanes without 4 All Black backs, beat the Reds with a last minute Aaron

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Fiji FA to review referee in Labasa/Rewa match

The Fiji Football Association league board will look through the DVD of the National Soccer League match between Labasa and Rewa that was played on Saturday. League Board Chairman, Hari Kewal said they have received com

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Nadroga records first win in NSL

Nadroga registered its first win in the National Soccer League competition yesterday with a 2-1 win over Tavua. Nadroga now has four points and is still in the danger of playing in the Promotion Relegation series. Mean

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Crusaders call Barrett for prop reinforcement

Crusaders prop Nicholas Barrett is travelling to Cape Town following the injury to Ben Franks in Saturday's 42-30 win over the Western Force. All Blacks prop Ben Franks, left the field in the opening quarter of the

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