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More focus on players lagging behind

Special focus will now been given to some players in the Digicel Fiji 7s team who did not perform up to expectation in the Nawaka and Marist 7s tournaments. Assistant Coach, Joe Savou said playmaker, Peni Gaunimeke is o

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Labasa in good position to claim top spot

The Labasa soccer team has a good chance to claim the top spot on the National soccer league points table this week when the team takes on Under 20 in the National soccer league competition. Labasa has 9 points from 3 m

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Remington Fiji to sponsor FRU

Another company has today joined hands with the Fiji Rugby Union in a bid to improve the standard of rugby being played in Fiji as well as to give our youths more chance to expose themselves at the National and Internat

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Players need an attitude adjustment-Savou

A change in attitude is needed in camp. That is the message from the Digicel Fiji 7s team management to the 24 member training squad as the side prepares for the next leg of the IRB World. Assistant Coach Joe Savou sai

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Warriors in for tough match

The Fiji Warriors side is in for a tough match in the Pacific Rugby Cup competition tomorrow afternoon against the Chiefs Development side in New Zealand. After losing 55-7 to the Crusaders development side, coach Samu

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Nadi/Lautoka match decision decided today

The Fiji Football Association is expected to make a decision today on whether to allow the National Soccer League game between Nadi and Lautoka to go ahead tomorrow. Lautoka Soccer Association President Shalen Prasad sa

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Key players still out for Nadro

Nadroga is in unfamiliar territory after the opening round of the Digicel Cup last week as they lie in 10th spot on the points table. Nadroga lost to Naitasiri 23-15 at Ratu Cakobau Park and with other teams having clos

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Volmer breaks national record

Local athlete Eugene Volmer helped his tertiary institute win the overall US national title and break the national record. Volmer, who is a student at Fresno Pacific University, took part in the triple jump and soared a

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FRU HPU manager says only the best 7s players to be chosen

“Only the best will be named.” Those were the words of Fiji Rugby Union High Performance Unit manager, Talemo Waqa as the 25 member Digicel Fiji 7s squad marches into camp this afternoon. Waqa said that the

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Bolaitoga looks to reclaim scoring form

Labasa striker, Pita Bolaitoga is still trying to find his form that he was once known for as one of the best goal scorer in the National Soccer League competition. After helping his Labasa side to beat Nadi 4-nil and S

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Suva takes early lead in Digicel Cup

The Suva 15s rugby team has taken an early lead in the opening round of the Digicel Cup after recording a 40 points to 14 win against Tavua last Saturday. Suva leads with 5 points after scoring a bonus point with more t

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Coach opts for more experienced players

The Digicel Fiji 7s selectors will reduce the number of players in the current 24 member squad next week. Coach Iliesa Tanivula has included 3 overseas based reps Setefano Cakau, Osea Kolinisau and Niumaia Cakacaka

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Suva defender to miss Tavua game

Suva defender Apisai Smith will miss one game for the capital city side after he was red carded in yesterday's 1-nil loss to Labasa in the National Soccer League match. This is after a professional foul he committed

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Naitasiri prepares for battle against Nadi

Defending Digicel Cup champions Naitasiri started their preparation for their second Cup match against Nadi this morning with gym work. Coach, Reverend Joji Rinakama said they will try and cover all aspects of train

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Labasa returns with six points

The Labasa soccer team set aside their disappointments and bagged six points yesterday in their National Soccer League match against Suva. The side who were banking on their under 20 players for their Sunday match w

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Training squad marches into camp tomorrow

The 25 member Digicel Fiji 7s squad marches into camp tomorrow in preparation for the next HSBC Series in Hong Kong and Adelaide in Australia. The selectors and the team management will have a tough time trying to a

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Navua soccer officials disappointed

Navua team officials have been left in the dark as to why their National Soccer League game was cancelled between Navua and Ba this afternoon. Disappointed President Anil Sharma said that they weren’t informed

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Vucago to prove himself

Digicel Fiji 7s captain, Emosi Vucago knows that he will have to prove himself to the selectors if he is to get the nod to be part of the team, that is to represent Fiji at the Hong Kong Sevens. Vucago injured himself i

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Batiratu makes it into training squad

Samurai Barracuda’s David Batiratu forced his way into the Digicel Fiji 7s squad to prepare for the next HSBC Series to Hong Kong and Adelaide after an impressive performance at the Marist 7s yesterday. Batiratu w

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Army Green wins Marist 7s

The Army Green side was crowned the new winner for the Fiji Bitter Marist Sevens Tournament and walked away with the $25,000 prize money after defeating Ratu Filise 28-14 a few minutes ago at the TFL National stadium. A

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