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Navua to play Labasa in opening Courts IDC game

Defending Courts IDC champion Navua will officially open the 2010 pool game against Labasa at the TFL Stadium in Suva on the 7th of next month. Fiji Football Association released the fixtures last night with Navua the f

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Former reps motivate Nadroga

Times have change but the reality remains in the Nadroga 15s rugby team that what their grandfather went through in defending the BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy will remain the same with the current team. Those were t

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Ba has a lot to prove

Fiji's soccer giants Ba will start as favourites in their last two National Soccer League game against Nasinu on Friday and Navua on Sunday. Soccer commentator, Nadeem Mohammed said the Men in Black despite losing

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Sivivatu returns to training

Sitiveni Sivivatu is the latest injured Waikato All Black to return to training ahead of schedule, but no risks are being taken to press him back into action despite a sudden possible wing shortage. The brilliant winge

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Quality kickers for Lautoka a worry for Nadroga

The inclusion of Flying Fijian fullback Taniela Rawaqa and Jaoji Dakuvula in the Lautoka team should be a warning bell to the Nadroga team not to give away a lot of penalties in the 5th BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy ch

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Wales out to avenge World Cup loss to Fiji

The Wales 15's rugby team is looking at the November tour of the Flying Fijian as a chance to avenge their 2007 Rugby World Cup loss. Fiji will play against France, Italy and Wales in the Europe tour but with both s

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Surfers flock to Fiji in anticipation of major swells

The biggest swell of the year thus far is predicted to hit Fijian shores tonight and peak early on Monday morning with waves are predicted to be in the 4-5 metre range. Surfers from across the globe have mobilised to be

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Navua aware of how hungry Ba is to win

The Navua soccer team knows how hungry the Men In Black will be for a win this Sunday in the last match of National soccer league competition. Navua soccer President, Anil Sharma said Ba will be more energetic and will

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Lautoka should not rely on past history

The Lautoka 15's rugby team should not rely on their past history against Nadroga for the 5th BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge this Saturday. Rugby commentator Ravi Sharma said while the sugar city boys can

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19 NZ swimmers to compete in Fiji

19 New Zealand swimmers will be coming to Fiji this week to take part in the Fiji Swimming Grand Prix Meet on Saturday. Swimming team official Vuki Buadromo said the swimmers are from the Nelson South Swimming Team will

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All soccer league games to finish this weekend

All the National soccer league games will finish this weekend with the winner to be decided before the Courts Inter District Championship. After a number of years the Fiji Football League Board has managed to complete a

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Presence of former national reps boost Nadroga

The presence of former National reps to assist head coach Esala Nauga in preparing for the defense of the BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy will always give the Stallions an edge against any challenging team. Fiji Rugby U

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Flying Fijians boost Lautoka

Four key members of the Flying Fijians will boost the Lautoka 15s rugby team in trying to wrestle the BSP Farebrother Sullivan Trophy from Nadroga this Saturday. Lock Anthony Wise, halfback Kelemedi Bola, flyhalf Dan Ra

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Must win games for Ba

The Ba soccer team faces a must win situation in their two remaining National Soccer League fixtures to be crowned the 2010 winners but they will have to play these games within two days. The Men in Black currently sit

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Soccer women target semi spot

The Fiji women’s soccer team is aiming for a semifinal spot in the Oceania Football Confederation Women’s Nations Cup in New Zealand. The 2010 OFC tournament, which kicks off on the 29th of this month, is al

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Discipline, faith, secret to Stallions wins

Discipline and faith in the players, and getting former reps to assist him has been Nadroga head coach Esala Nauga's recipe in keeping the BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy in the past four challenges. Speaking to Fij

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Nasinu Soccer pleads for support

The Nasinu soccer association is pleading for support from other districts to oppose the move to demote two teams from the Super Premier Division next year. Nasinu which has been known as the "Giant Killers" i

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11 key players back with Nadroga

Nadroga 15's rugby coach Esala Nauga will welcome back the services of 11 of his key players in the 5th BSP Challenge against Lautoka this Saturday. Players like Etonia Naba, Mosese Volavola, Iliesa Ratuva, Jonetani

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Naqelevuki secures overseas contract

Flying Fijians center and former Stormers Super 14 winger, Sireli Naqelevuki has secured himself an overseas contract with the English club, Exter Chiefs. Exter Head coach, Rob Baxter said Naqelevuki who is expected to

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Ba soccer invited to play in Canada

The Ba soccer team has achieved another milestone achievement after being invited to be part of Fiji Day celebrations in Canada. Some years back the Fiji 7s rugby team was invited to the celebrations and now the Ba socc

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