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No more postponement of NSL games

No National Soccer League games will be postponed from now on. Fiji Football President Doctor Samsud Dean Sahu Khan revealed that following their National Soccer League, it has been decided that the games will go ahead

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Discounted fares being negotiated for 7s

A decision will be made this week on whether teams travelling in from abroad will be offered discounted fares to take part in the inaugural Uprising Fiji International 7s. The organizers have revealed they are currently

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2011 to be busy for FFA

Next year will be a very hectic year for Fiji Football as the side looks at lifting its international rankings. Fiji FA President Doctor Samsud Dean Sahu Khan said that the National Under 17 team right to the Under 20 t

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Local 7s used to select squad for NZ 7s

The members of the Digicel Fiji 7s team will be put through their paces in two local tournaments next month before the final squad is named to the New Zealand sevens. HPU manager, Talemo Waqa said that they have decided

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Tulo looks towards 2012 Olympics

It is back to the drawing board for Fiji's Golden boy Manueli Tulo as he looks at qualifying for the London Olympics in 2012. Tulo wrapped up his season with a Silver medal at the International Grand Prix in Malaysi

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FFA to give $10,000 to Northern association

The Fiji Football Association in its National League Board meeting this afternoon has decided to give the Labasa and Savusavu Football Association $10,000 each to cover up their cost during the next league season. Fiji

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Pools confirmed for Wellington 7s

England confirmed as top seeds in pool A, while New Zealand top pool B for the draw of the Wellington round of the International Rugby Board's world sevens series in February. England and New Zealand have a tourname

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New Boxing champ crowned

Petero Qica is now the new Heavyweight champion of Fiji after he defeated Mosese Kavika in the Wild West Boxing promotion last night at Prince Charles Park in Nadi. In other results Abay Chand who replaced Joy Ali again

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Fiji 7s team to watch on diet

The members of the Digicel Fiji sevens team will have to watch their diet and continue training through the festive season as they will be put through a grueling fitness test soon after the new year. FRU High Performanc

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Fiji 7s team given active rest

Members of the Digicel Fiji Sevens team will be given active rest over the next two weeks to allow them to spend quality time with their families over the festive season. However, FRU High Performance Unit Manager Talem

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Joy Ali pulls out

The Wild West Boxing promotion suffered a major setback ahead of the fight program scheduled for tonight as Joy the Jet Ali has pulled out of the fight against Joe Naleca. Wild West Boxing Promoter Abdul Khan confirmed

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Samoan rugby yet to confirm participation

Organisers of the Uprising Fiji International 7s will know today whether the Samoan Rugby Association will be fielding a team in the inaugural event. Organising Committee's Randal Kamea said that they have been in t

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Athletes given time out

The final training run of the year for Athletics Fiji was held this morning. National Coach Albert Miller said after a hectic schedule where athletes competed in a number of events including the 2010 Pune Games as well

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Kamea expected to feature for overseas club

Former national 7s rep, Randal Kamea is expected to feature for his overseas rugby club in next month’s Uprising Fiji International 7s. Kamea who is also part of the organizing committee revealed that he will be h

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Fiji drops in Soccer raking

Fiji has dropped a total of nine places in the overall FIFA World rankings released by the World Governing body. Fiji dropped from 143rd spot to 152nd spot. Fiji Football Association CEO bob Kumar said that the recent

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Top NZ 7s teams expected for Uprising 7s

Top 7s teams from New Zealand are expected to feature in the Uprising Fiji International 7s next month. Tournament organizer Randall Kamea said a total of sixteen teams are taking part in the two day tournament with clo

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Decision on 7s camp to be made today

A decision is expected to be made this afternoon on whether the Digicel Fiji 7s team will march into camp over the Festive Season. Fiji Rugby Union confirmed that national coach Iliesa Tanivula is expected to meet with

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Fiji drops in FIFA rankings

Fiji has dropped a total of nine places in the overall FIFA World rankings released by the World Governing body. Fiji dropped from 143rd spot to 152nd spot. Fiji Football Association CEO Bob Kumar said the recent drop

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Local players to be used for Warriors tour

Local players will be utilised for the Air Pacific Fiji Warriors two match tour of Australia. Fiji Rugby Union's HPU Manager, Talemo Waqa said the tour to Australia will be used to scrutinize the locals and is an op

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Athletics Fiji break camp for festive season

The lack of funds has seen Athletics Fiji break camp and allow their athletes to spend time with their families this Festive season without any strict rules to follow. National Coach Albert Miller said since many of the

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