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Decision on Tanivula expected today

The decision on whether Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula will stay on as coach or not is expected to be made later this afternoon. Interim Board Chairman Rafaele Kasibulu confirmed that they have sent out recommend

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4 to return to Hekari United

Four of Fiji’s soccer players will return to play for Papua New Guinea based Hekari United after the Pacific games this year. Ba soccer’s Tuimasi Manuca, Alvin Singh, Malakai Tiwa and Osea Vakatalesau will r

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Kaino returns for the Blues

All Blacks flanker Jerome Kaino will return to Super 15 rugby tomorrow night in one of two changes to the Blues starting 15 to play the Waratahs in Auckland. Kaino will back into the Number 6 jersey in place of Chris Lo

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Star players-Caucau, Nacewa show interest for Fiji

Leinster fullback and former Blues utility Isa Nacewa has shown interest in donning the Flying Fijians jersey in the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. FRU High Performance Unit Manager, Talemo Waqa said they are continui

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PM launches 2011 Ratu Sukuna Bowl

Participation in sports can have a significant impact on the health and well being of a country. These are sentiments of Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama as he officially launched the 2011 Ratu Sukuna Bowl.

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FRU to send 3 players for overseas attachment

As part of the Rugby World Cup preparations, the Fiji Rugby Union will be sending three of their players for overseas attachment, two to the Crusaders in New Zealand and one to Saracens in England. FRU HPU Talemo Waqa s

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Beale likely to sign with Melbourne Rebels

Kurtley Beale has the potential to make 1 million Australian dollars next season! This is after an offer worth at least $400,000 (Aus) and promises of being 'set up for life after football' lured the Waratahs a

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Lack of Patience main problem-Chiefs Captain

Chiefs Captain Mils Muliaina has stressed to his teammates that Patience is the virtue the Chiefs will have to find if they want to upset the Crusaders in their Super Rugby match tomorrow night. Muliaina said it has bee

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National soccer team expected to tour Aust

The National soccer team is expected to go on a tour to Australia in June which will serve as a build up to the Pacific games. National soccer coach, Claudio Canosa who is currently in Australia is liaising with some to

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Netball Fiji to carry on without top shooter

It is time to move on! That is the view of National Netball coach Gabrielle Qoro after one of Fiji's ace goal shooters, Matelita Shaw Tadulala pulled out of the squad for personal reasons. Qoro said they will work

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No word yet on Tanivula’s future

Still no decision has been made at FRU House on whether Iliesa Tanivula will continue as Digicel Fiji 7s coach or whether he will be replaced for the last leg of the Series. Interim Board Chairman Rafaele Kasibulu confi

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Gold Coast replaces Adelaide 7s

Adelaide has been ditched as a host venue on the IRB Sevens circuit. Gold Coast has become the new home for the Australian leg of the series for the next four years. Skilled Park will host the first round of the 2011 a

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4 to miss Ba’s next encounter

Four key players will not feature for the Ba soccer team this Saturday in the National Soccer League match against Nadroga. Defenders Malakai Kainihewe, Manueli Kalou, Romero Takieta and Avinesh Swamy have been suspende

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Beale to join Rebels

Wallaby fullback Kurtley Beale will join the Melbourne Rebels at the end of the current season. Beale made his Super Rugby debut in 2007 for the Waratahs. According to reports, the Western Force and rugby league outfit

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Shaw pulls out of National Netball team

Australian based Matelita Shaw Tadulala has pulled out of the National Netball team that is preparing for the World Netball Championships in Singapore. This has been confirmed by coach Gabrielle Qoro. The World Netb

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New soccer rules force star players out

The Ba soccer association has suffered a major setback as three of its players who returned from Papua New Guinea will not be able to feature for the Men in Black till the new transfer window period opens in July. In li

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Crusaders Carter out

Dan Carter who was originally named in the Crusaders side to face the Chiefs has again suffered a hamstring and will miss Friday night's Super Rugby match. All Blacks captain Richie McCaw returns from a stress fra

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Shaw dropped from netball squad

Australian based Matelita Shaw Tadulala has been dropped from the National Netball team that is preparing for the World Netball Championships in Singapore. This has been confirmed by Coach Gabrielle Qoro. Qoro said tha

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3 way battle for Blue Ribbon event

With less than two weeks to go for the much anticipated annual Coca Cola Games, there is a lot of talk about the Blue Ribbon Event - the Senior Boys 100 meters. The race will feature defending champion Mataiasi Savou of

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Lautoka soccer to appoint new coach

Lautoka Soccer will soon appoint a new coach after Gurjeet Singh resigned a few days ago. President, Shalendra Prasad said Singh may have resigned after fitness concerns were raised after Lautoka's dismal performanc

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