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Nasinu Soccer threatens to boycott IDC

The Nasinu soccer association has threatened to boycott Courts Inter District Championship if its plea is not taken into consideration and the Fiji Football remains adamant to demote two teams from the Super Premier Divi

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Nadroga uses U20 reps against Tailevu

Nadroga 15's rugby coach Esala Nauga has named only 3 survivors from the side that lost the BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy to Tailevu in 2007 in his starting line-up for the 4th challenge at Lawaqa Park tomorrow. W

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New format to improve local soccer

The Fiji Football Association has today come out saying that soccer standard will improve from next year when two teams will be demoted from the Super Premier Division. Chief Executive, Bob Kumar said while many people

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Tailevu players to make use of opportunity

Tomorrow's fourth BSP Farebrother Challenge match between Tailevu and Nadroga will give the young Tailevu players the opportunity to showcase their talent to the selectors, ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.

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Nasinu soccer to breaks its silence

The Nasinu soccer Association will speak for the first time today after the decision to demote two teams from the Super Premier Division next year. Nasinu is one of the teams that is expected to be demoted and Fijivilla

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Recycling of players worked for Nadroga

The recycling of players for Nadroga in the past three challengers of the BSP Farebrother Challenge Series has worked in their favor. Viti FM commentator, Ravi Sharma said the Stallions knowing that it will not be easy

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Sheer passion the motivating factor for Nadroga

"Sheer passion has been the motivating factor for Nadroga in the last three BSP Farebrother Challenges to keep the coveted trophy in Nakuru-vakarua". This is the view of our Viti FM rugby commentator, Ravi Sha

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Lautoka soccer to import players for IDC

The Lautoka soccer team will definitely import players for the Courts Inter District Championship and a council meeting will take place tonight to decide on the names. President, Shalendra Prasad said the blues have bee

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Passion to retain Farebrother trophy motivates Nadroga

"One thing that motivates Nadroga in the last three BSP Farebrother Challenge Series, and has been the pillar of their success is the passion they have to keep the coveted trophy in Nakuruvakarua." This is the

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Macuata strive for recognition against Namosi

The members of the Macuata rugby team know that they can make a name for themselves or maybe don the white Flying Fijians jersey at next year's Rugby World Cup, if they put up a good game against Namosi in the promot

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Dominating forward pack key to beating Nadroga - Sorovaki

Fiji Rugby Union Development Manager, Sale Sorovaki said that any team wanting to defeat Nadroga at home, should outclass the Stallions forward pack. Sorovaki said Nadroga showed this in last week's BSP Farebrother

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Lautoka hopeful of Ba loss to secure league title

The Lautoka soccer team will now have to wait and hope that Ba does not achieve maximum points in its last two matches despite Blues registering a 5-0 win against Nadroga last night. Lautoka's 5 goals came from Mari

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Tailevu opts for low profile

The Tailevu rugby team has preferred to keep a low profile as they put together a combination to take on the champion Nadroga side in the 4th BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy Challenge on Saturday. FRU Development Manage

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Talks underway for release of Caucau

Talks are expected to be held between Bua speedster Rupeni Caucau and French based club Agen with regards to his release. Speaking to Planet Rugby, Agen president Alain Tingaud said despite being told he is no longer pa

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Former All White expected to feature for Suva

Former All Whites, Campbell Banks and New Zealand based, Apisalome Turuva are expected to feature for the Suva soccer team in the Courts Inter District Championship next month.   The duo have played for Suva in the

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ANZ sponsors Lawn Bowls Pineapple Cup

ANZ today announced its sponsorship of the Lawn Bowls 2010 ANZ Pineapple Cup. The Pineapple Cup Competition commenced in 1928 and is considered the most prestigious tournament in the local bowling scene. Suva Bowling C

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Lautoka to include U20 reps in starting lineup

The Lautoka soccer team will have changes in its lineup against Nadroga in the National Soccer League encounter tonight. Under 20 reps, Abu Zahid, Poasa Bainivalu and Malakai Lavetia will be in the starting eleven. Pre

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Tailevu rely on young and unproven players

"Having young and unknown players in their side could be Tailevu's strength on Saturday as they meet Nadroga for the 4th Fareborther Sullivan Challenge series". This is the view of FRU Development Manager,

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Tailevu to give Nadro a good game

Tailevu coach, Lance Whippy is adamant that the young Tailevu side that will feature in this week's 4th Farebrother Sullivan Trophy challenge against Nadroga is prepared to give the champions a good game. Whippy sa

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All not good in Labasa camp

All is not good in the Labasa soccer camp as officials now have to go without some experience players who have no interest in donning the Babasiga Lions jersey. Secretary, Imraan Hussein said some senior players have t

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