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Do not overlook local games

While our national team is out trying their best to win at international level, we should never overlook our local games. That is the sentiment of FRU Chairman Bill Gavoka as the rugby season is about to kick start. Ga

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Decision today on Rewa coach

A decision is expected to be made today as to who will lead the Delta Tigers this season. Team President Pranil Singh revealed that an emergency meeting has been called today as a lot of interest has been shown. Fijivi

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7s team to head back into training

The Digicel Fiji 7s team players will head back to training in the next few days and the message has been clear, start fresh and with a positive attitude. Coach Iliesa Tanivula said players have been released for the Ne

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We are one of the best in the world-Gavoka

Rugby in the country has progressed to a level that we can say that we are one of the best. Fiji Rugby Union Chairman, Bill Gavoka speaking on the outcomes of last year in terms of 7s rugby, it is a preview of what the

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Rewa coaching job draws a lot of interest

Rewa Soccer team will have a new coach soon. Team President Pranil Singh confirmed that former Ba coach Farouk Janeman and Former Suva coach Zulfikar Khan and Rewa team player Marika Rodu and former Rewa coach Tagi Vono

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Naqelevuki to take on Leicester

Former Flying Fijian and national 7s rep, Sireli Naqelevuki is expected to feature prominently in his Exeter side's Premiership battle against Leicester tommorrow. The side who are currently ranked 9th on the points

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Dunadamu set for Ba soccer

One of Fiji's top striker, Maciu Dunadamu looks set to don the Men In Black jersey this season. It was earlier reported that the Navua striker is heading to Labasa for the new season, but Dunadamu is currently in Ba

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Fiji the place to be-Aust League star

A prominent Australian Rugby league star, Robbie Farah has described Fiji the place to be for a perfect holiday. Farah who plays rugby league with Lote Tuqiri in the West Tigers team said his team had a good last season

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Tietjens visit great advantage to Fiji rugby

The Digicel Fiji 7's team coach said New Zealand 7's team coach, Gordon Tietjens visit to Fiji in the coming weeks will be of great advantage to Fiji rugby. Iliesa Tanivula who has worked under Tietjens said his

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Tanivula eyes better performance in 2011

The Digicel Fiji 7s team coach, Iliesa Tanivula has set his vision for next year and has told his boys to do the same. Tanivula said he is spending time now to iron out the mistakes which happened at the Dubai and Georg

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Lautoka to prepare for O-League match

The Lautoka soccer team will soon start its preparations for the crucial O-League encounter against Papua New Guineas Hekari United which will played in two weeks time. Lautoka has won both O-League matches and will be

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Ba to begin NSL against Rewa

Two soccer Giants, Ba and Rewa will kick off next year’s National Soccer League competition in February. The fixtures for next seasons National soccer league competition was released recently and surprisingly Ba a

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FRU to seek assistance for funds

The Fiji Rugby Union will have to look for other avenues to get more funds to send our Flying Fijians to the Rugby World cup next year. With the FRU Lottery sales now being calculated, there is doubt the lottery sales

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Golfer wins FRU lottery

A 24 year old Golfer became $100,000 richer last night after he won Fiji Rugby Unions main lottery draw. Olaf Allen of Laucala Beach who works in a security company had bought only one $20 ticket and could not believe

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Fiji U17 soccer team wins first warm up match

The Fiji Under-17 soccer team started its New Zealand tour on a high after the team beat New Zealand Lautoka side 4-nil last night. Fiji outclassed the hosts with an impressive performance which has laid down a solid pl

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FRU Lottery draw defered til 6.30pm today

The much awaited Fiji Rugby Union Lottery draw will now take place at 6.30 this evening. The draw was supposed to take place earlier this afternoon however due to huge public demand, the drawing has been delayed. Lotte

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Gordon Tietjens to coach Digicel Matai at Uprising 7s

The longest serving and rated as the best 7s rugby coach in the World Gordon Tietjens will coach the Digicel Matai text select team in the Uprising Fiji International 7s tournament next month. Tournament Organizer, Rand

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Overseas coaches show interest in national coaching spot

A number of overseas coaches have shown interest to coach the National soccer team for next year’s Pacific games. Fiji Football Association’s National Technical Director, Sayed Ali said he has received a num

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Labasa may soon sign top Navua duo

The Labasa soccer association is on the verge of signing two top Navua soccer players for the next season. Striker Maciu Dunadamu and defender, Taniela Waqa are set to don the Babasiga Lions jersey next year and both so

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Labasa soccer out to sign 2 top players

The Labasa soccer association is on the verge of signing two top Navua soccer players for the next season. Striker Maciu Dunadamu and defender, Taniela Waqa are set to don the Babasiga Lions jersey next year and both so

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