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Digicel Fiji Babaas defend Sri Lanka 7s

The Digicel Fiji Barbarians has successfully defended the Carlton Sri Lanka Sevens tournament by beating Spain 36 7 in the Cup Final. Coach Iliesa Tanivula was delighted with his team’s performance as the win in S

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Ba clubs dominate NCC

Ba soccer clubs have restored pride to the soccer crazy town by reaching the final of the Southern Forest, RC Manubhai National Club Championship. The NCC final was played between 4R Electric and Kings United yesterday

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Indiscipline costs Flying Fijians

Indiscipline at the break downs played a major role in the Flying Fijians 24 16 loss to Italy this morning. The Deacon Manu led side gave away a lot of penalties at the break down which Italy capitalize on to edge past

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Fiji Barbarians to face Australian Legends in quarters

The Digicel Fiji 7s team will face Australia Legends in the quarter final of the Carlton Sri Lanka 7s this evening. Fiji who are the reigning champs, ended the first day of the Carlton sevens tournament this morning two

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Ba club wins National Club Championship

Champion Ba soccer club 4R Electric is the new winner of the National Club Championship after they beat GM King 1-nil this afternoon. Ba rep Avinesh Swamy scored the goal through a penalty in the first half. Swamy was

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Loss to Italy will not affect IRB rankings

The Flying Fijian 24-16 loss to Italy this morning will not affect their IRB rankings as they will still remain in 10th spot. Fiji scored the only try of the game in the 7th minute through hooker Tuapati Talemaitoga and

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Fiji Barbarians through to quarter finals

The Digicel Fiji Barbarians team have started their defence of the Sri Lanka 7s on a high note winning their respective pool games. Fiji defeated South Korea 50 points to 5, then proved too strong for Malaysia 42-nil an

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Italy favoured over Flying Fijians

History will be against the Flying Fijians when they meet Italy in Modena tomorrow morning. The Flying Fijians visited Italy in 2001 and 2005 and both matches went in favour of the Italians. But in 2006, the Flying Fij

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Fiji 7s team to kick off campaign against Korea

The Digicel Fiji 7s team will kick start its campaign in the 7s code in 15 minutes time when the side takes on Korea in the Sri Lanka 7s tournament. This will be the first time for nearly half of the team to play at an

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Quarters currently underway at FRU Fiji TV 7s

The first cup semi-final of the FRU Fiji TV 7s tournament is currently being played between Nadroga Yellow and Nadroga red. Vatukoula will take on Namosi 2 in the second cup semi-final. In the results of the cup quarte

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Ba clubs make history

Ba's both clubs have made to the semi-finals of the Southern Forest, R C Manubhai National club championship. This is the first time since 1993 that two Ba clubs have managed to find a semi-final spot. Ba's Kin

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Flying Fijians to be tested by Italian forward pack

The Flying Fijians front row has been given another chance to prove themselves that they have what it takes to match the best in the World of rugby. The last two performance against France and Wales was not up to standa

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7s competition kicks off in Lautoka

The FRU Fiji TV 7s rugby competition kicked off at Churchill Park this morning with players trying to catch the eyes of the National selectors. Namosi which has the likes of Dale Tonawai and Waisale Beci beat Nadroga Bl

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Two qualify for NCC semifinals

Southern Forest Combine is on track to defend the Southern Forest, R C Manubhai National Club Championship after winning its second match this morning and has qualified for the semi-finals. Southern Forest Combine which

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PM launches Netball Fiji Campaign

Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama last night launched Netball Fiji's campaign to the World Netball Championship which will be held in Singapore next year.   Commodore Bainimarama praised the efforts o

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Fiji to face Italy in frigid conditions

We are set for a true clash of styles tomorrow as the Flying Fijians arrive in Modena to face an Italy side that’s long overdue a victory. But Italy will take a healthy dose of caution with them as Fiji are two pl

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Defeat for NCC favourites

Favourites, 4 R Electrical went down to United Kings 1-0 in the opening match of the Southern Forest, R C Manubhai National Club Championship yesterday afternoon. Kitione Tabaiwalu was the toast of his United Kings side

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Sporting bodies look forward to budget announcement

With the 2011 budget announcement this morning sporting bodies in the country will be looking forward on how much they will granted for next season. The Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed yesterday that they have submitted

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Fiji recalls Bai for Italy

The Flying Fijians have made five changes to their starting 15 to face Italy including a recall for wing Napolioni Nalaga. Clermont try machine Nalaga was dropped for the dramatic draw with Wales last Friday after makin

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FRU hopes for Govt assistance for World Cup

The Fiji Rugby Union is hoping for assistance from government for next year’s World Cup in New Zealand when the 2011 budget is announced tomorrow. FRU Chairman, Bill Gavoka did not want to disclose the amount they

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