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3 Fijians in Malaysian team to line up against Fiji 7s team

The presence of 3 Fijian boys in the Malaysian line-up will test the Digicel Fiji 7's team in their opening pool game of the Hong Kong 7's tomorrow night. Manager, Talemo Waqa said that any team which has the se

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Savou to feature in Suva Zone 1

Last year's Coca Cola Games blue ribbon champion, Mataiasi Savou will take part in the Suva Zone 1 competition this morning. Organiser, Cliffton Powell has confirmed that Savou is not over age as the cut off dates f

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Bulls suffers massive blow

The Bulls have suffered a massive blow with last year's South African player of the year Gurthro Steenkamp likely ruled out for the remainder of the season with a broken arm. Steenkamp will need a miracle to be bac

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Team already talk of Hong Kong Sevens

The Digicel Fiji 7s team is already the talk of the 2011 Hong Kong Sevens. The inclusion of the 7 members of the side that lost to South Africa in the USA Sevens and the return of co-captain Dale Tonawai, Osea Kolinisau

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French rugby club after Sivivatu

French rugby club Clermont have set their sights on star All Blacks winger Sitiveni Sivivatu. Clermont are the latest French outfit to put Sivivatu at the top of their list after they recently had a spot open up for a p

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Suva Zone 1 starts tomorrow

16 schools will battle it out in the first Zone meet for this year at the TFL Stadium tomorrow morning. Suva Zone 1 official Clifton Powell has confirmed that there will be some changes to this year’s Program wher

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NZ 7s coach aware of Fiji team

The Digicel Fiji 7's team's proud record of having won in the Hong Kong 7's the most times will always lift their performance despite being in 3rd position in the current IRB 7's series points standing.

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All Blacks given added determination-Carter

Crusaders flyhalf, Dan Carter believes the All Blacks have been given added determination to win this year's Rugby World Cup following the earthquake which ravaged his hometown of Christchurch. Carter admitted that

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Buildup matches for Fiji U20

The National Under-20 soccer team will play close to five build up matches next week against youth teams from New Zealand. The buildup matches will serve as preparation for the OFC World Cup qualifiers which will be pla

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Fiji Netball tastes first victory

The Fiji Netball team tasted its first victory last night on their Australian tour. Fiji beat New South Wales Institute of Sports 38-37. In another match yesterday, Fiji went down to Eastwood Ryde 52-32. Fiji Netball

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Samoa feeling the pressure

Defending Hong Kong 7s champion Samoa is already feeling the pressure to defend their title this weekend. Coach Stephan Betham said that this tournament is important for the top 5 teams in the IRB 7s ranking as it will

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Fiji Warriors in for a waiting game

The Fiji Warriors will have to wait for the outcome of the Samoa A and Tonga A Pacific Rugby Cup match on Friday to know their fate in retaining the PRC title. After securing a 23-12 win against Samoa A yesterday at Chu

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Rewa disgusted with FFA reasoning

The Rewa Soccer Association said it is disgusted with the reasons given by the Fiji Football Association to change the timing and venue of the last round of the Pillay Garments Champions League matches. Rewa President P

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7s team mingles with opponents

“Friends off the field, and enemies on the field”. That is how the scene in the Marco Polo Hotel in Hong Kong where the Digicel Fiji 7s team is staying with the rest of the 23 teams taking part in this year&

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Fiji Warriors overcome Samoa A

The Fiji Warriors kept their chances of retaining the Pacific Rugby Cup alive with a well earned 23-12 win against Samoa A this afternoon at Churchill Park in Lautoka. Fiji scored two tries to Macuata winger Apisalome W

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Hong Kong welcomes Fiji 7s team

Hong Kong welcomed the Digicel Fiji 7's team yet again yesterday for the 33rd year since the inception of the tournament in 1978. Boasting the most win records in Hong Kong and with the most experienced players in t

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Rabuka to join team later

Former national netball captain Mere Rabuka will not be part of the Fiji team as they take on the New South Wales Institute of Sports in their second match this afternoon due to club commitments. Team Manager Asenaca Wa

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Watkins to miss crucial encounter

Rewa soccer teams utility player Archie Watkins will have to miss the crucial match this Sunday against Lautoka in the Pillays Garments Champions league. Watkins coped two yellow cards in the competition and has been su

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Ireland claims 4th spot, Fiji 10th in IRB ranking

Ireland have climbed 2 places and have claimed fourth spot in the International Rugby Board world rankings. This after Ireland's comprehensive 24-8 victory against England at the weekend. Ireland's Six Nations

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Netball Fiji tries out new combinations

Despite registering a 40-48 loss to Sydney University last night, players in the Netball Fiji side managed to have an 80 percent attempts at goal. Netball stalwarts Lusi Vakula and Seruwaia Vonolagi were instrumental in

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