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India beats Pakistan by 29 runs

India has booked a spot in the finals of the Cricket World Cup after beating Pakistan by 29 runs this morning. Batting first, India made 260 for 9 after winning the toss, with Pakistan all out in the final over for 231.

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ACS head girl ready to lead by example

Adi Cakobau School head girl, Ana Kaloucava is ready to lead by example to assist her school in retaining the overall girls title this afternoon in the Triple N Zone meet at the TFL Stadium. Speaking to Fijivillage Spor

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Fiji 7s team works on speed ahead of Aust 7s

The Digicel Fiji 7s team will have two warm-up matches against Japan and kenya today to test out the speed in the side as they prepare for the Australia 7s this weekend. Assistant coach Josateki Savou said the two sides

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Slade to debut for Highlanders

Former Crusaders star Colin Slade will make his Highlanders debut at first five eighth against the Brumbies after he was named in the starting lineup. Slade was one of the Highlanders major signings for the off season b

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Watisoni Votu to captain Fiji in Aust 7s

The Digicel Fiji 7s team management in Adelaide has selected Watisoni Votu as the captain for the Australia 7s this weekend. Speaking to Fijivillage sports from his hotel room at Hilton Hotel in Adelaide, assistant coac

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ACS, Lelean lead Triple N Zone medal tally

Adi Cakobau School and Lelean Memorial School lead the medal tally in the girls and boys division respectively, after day 1 of the Triple N Zone. Dreu Vukailagi reports from the TFL National Stadium. After day 1, A

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Fiji out to battle in U20 soccer qualifier

Fiji is among seven Pacific nations that is set to do battle for a spot at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011. The seven sides will compete in two groups, one consisting of four teams and the other made up of three,

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Ram dedicates first gold medal win to mum

This gold medal is the perfect gift for my mother who has supported me all along. That is the sentiment of Form Six student of Bhawani Dayal Arya College, Asitosh Ram after bagging the first gold medal on offer in the b

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Netball Fiji confident to finance team

With only three months away from the World Netball Championships, Netball Fiji is confident they will collect the remaining $350, 000 to finance the team to the tournament in July. President, Wainikiti Bogidrau said the

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Matavesi signs contract with French Top 14 side

20-year old Josh Matavesi has signed a contract with French Top 14 side, Racing Metro until the end of the season. This brings to an end his two-and-half year stint with the Exeter Chiefs. The Fijian international, who

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Chiefs make 2 changes for Waratahs match

The Chiefs have made 2 changes to their starting lineup to take on the Waratahs in their Super Rugby clash in Sydney on Friday night. Toby Smith comes in for Sona Taumalolo at prop and Dwayne Sweeney replaces Tana Umaga

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Sri Lanka through to World Cup final

The New Zealand cricket team’s hopes of ending their semifinal jinx in the semifinal stages of the Cricket World Cup was dashed after they went down to Sri Lanka last night. The Black Caps, who after 36 years fina

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ACS starts 2011 Triple N Zone on a high

Adi Cakobau School kick started their 2011 Triple N Zone campaign on a high note as long distance runner, Akesa Drotini bagged a gold medal in the 1,500 metres event in the open girls division. This was an important run

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Fiji 7s team to have first training run today

The Digicel Fiji 7s team will have their first proper training run together this morning before a workout later in the day to iron out the weaknesses that caused their downfall at the Hong Kong 7s last weekend. Team Man

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Triple N zone begins today

More than 10 schools will converge at the TFL stadium today for the Triple N zone competition. Adi Cakobau School coach Komera Tuicakau said that the Lilian squad will keep a low profile at the two-day meet and their tr

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Barnes to miss Chiefs game

Waratahs flyhalf Berrick Barnes will miss this week's clash against the Chiefs with Kurtley Beale to take over the number 10 jersey. Barnes took a knock to the head against the Brumbies and suffered concussion for t

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Rabo, Nagusa, Bola joins Fiji 7s team

The Digicel Fiji 7s team management has met up with Sailosi Rabo, Nemani Nagusa and Kelemedi Bola, who have joined them at the hotel in Adelaide as they countdown the days to the tournament this week. Manager, Talemo Wa

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MBHS wins first gold medal in Suva Zone 2

The 3000 meters for the Suva Zone 2 competition was held this afternoon at the TFL Stadium.   Marist Brothers High School took their first gold medal after Simione Batavutavu came in first with a time of 10 minutes

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Manuca, Tiwa, Singh to return for Ba

Ba soccer teams’ three players will return from Papua New Guinea next week after completing their contract with Hekari United. Tuimasi Manuca, Alvin Singh and Malakai Tiwa will play their last match for Hekari thi

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Cooper to quit Brumbies to join NSW

Adam Ashley-Cooper has just told his ACT Brumbies teammates he will quit the club at the end of the season and join arch rivals the NSW Waratahs on a two-year deal. After two months of uncertainty, Ashley-Cooper finally

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