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Flying Flyings need to lift performance

The Flying Fijian 15's rugby team will need to lift the performance of their forwards to do well in next year’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Those were the views of former All Blacks captain Andy Haden who

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Motivation the key in beating Nadroga

The love of rugby and the desire to lay their hands on the BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy is what Suva Coach Bill Gadolo believes can motivate his boys to beat Nadroga on Saturday. Gadolo knows what it takes to win in

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Disciplinary committee meeting postponed for Labasa Soccer

The Labasa Soccer Association has postponed its Disciplinary committee meeting till next Tuesday when the fate of some senior players who have been charged with bringing disrepute to the team will be decided. The player

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Macuata, Ra brings in experts

B division finalist Macuata and Ra have brought in the services of some of the best coaches in the country to assist them in their preparation ahead of Saturday's game. Northland coach Watisoni Ratulevu is working w

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2 days for Nadroga to build combination

The Nadroga 15's coaching staff will have only two days to work on a formidable combination which they believe can help them defend the BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy this Saturday against Suva. Most of their key p

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Ba unaware of Tiwa’s

The Ba soccer association is claiming that it was unaware of the departure of midfielder, Malakai Tiwa to Papua New Guinea on Saturday. Tiwa trained with the Men in Black till last Friday and was supposed to play for Ba

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Cloud of uncertainty surrounds Vakatalesau

A cloud of uncertainty surrounds the future of striker Osea Vakatalesau as he may not be allowed to play for the Papua New Guinea based soccer club - Hekari United in the FIFA Club World Cup. Vakatalesau who flew to Pap

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Nadroga adamant not to lose another title

The Nadroga 15's rugby team has already lost one of the country's rugby titles this season and Captain Tiko Matawalu cannot afford to see the BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy leave Lawaqa on Saturday. Matawalu sa

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Suva confident of matching Nadroga

The Suva 15's rugby team will match Nadroga in all aspects of the game for Saturday's BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy. Senior player Dale Tonawai said they have prepared well, knowing that Nadroga will lift thei

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Caucau booted out of Agen

French club Agen has announced that they have terminated the contract of troublesome Fijian rugby wing Rupeni Caucau. Planet Rugby reports that no surprises here. It said the "Caucau" soap opera in Agen has

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Kumar to feature for Navua during IDC

Stylish New Zealand based mid-fielder, Salesh Kumar will feature for Navua in the Courts Inter District Championship. Navua soccer President, Anil Sharma returned from New Zealand on Sunday and confirmed the former Ba

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No advantage in having national reps

National selectors Mosese Taga believes the inclusion of national reps in both the Nadroga and Suva teams in the 3rd BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge on Saturday does not hold any advantage for either team. Ta

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Top halfbacks battle this weekend

The two leading candidates for the halfback spot in the Flying Fijians 15s rugby team will battle it out on Saturday in the 3rd BSP Farebrother Sullivan Trophy challenge to lay to rest who is the best number 9 in the cou

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Ba/Lautoka match a decider

The result of the National Soccer League match between Lautoka and Ba this Sunday will mean a lot for both teams as the winner will get closer to clinching the league title while the loser will have to wait for a miracle

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Lautoka/Ba vie for top spot

The result of the National Soccer League match between Lautoka and Ba this Sunday will mean a lot for both teams as the winner will get closer to clinching the league title while the loser will have to wait for a miracle

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Labasa 9 to face disciplinary committee

The Labasa Soccer Association has charged nine of its players together with some officials for allegedly bringing disrepute to the team. President Sheik Ibrahim said the nine players also including some senior players w

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Suva aims to repeat 2005 victory

The last time Suva tasted a win in the BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy was in 2005 when they beat Nadroga at Lawaqa Park. Current coach Bill Gadolo was the captain that afternoon and his vice captain is his current assi

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Lautoka striker Vakatalesau reported to be in PNG

Lautoka soccer teams top striker, Osea Vakatalesau is reported to have flown to Papua New Guinea on Saturday without the knowledge of team officials. President, Shalendra Prasad said he was advised about Vakatalesau&#39

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Nadroga to miss key players to FRU HPU camp

The Nadroga and Suva 15's rugby team are likely to prepare for the BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy this Saturday minus some key players who have been called to attend a Fiji Rugby Union high performance unit camp in

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Nasinu shocks Babasiga Lions

The Labasa soccer team’s woes continue this afternoon in the National Soccer League after they were thumped 3-nil at home by a very young and inexperienced Nasinu outfit. After making changes to their coaching st

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