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BSP new sponsors of Farebrother Sullivan Challenge

Teams challenging for the prestigious Farebrother Sullivan trophy received a timely boost today with the announcement of BSP coming on board as the new sponsor. Fiji Rugby Union, CEO Keni Dakuidreketi said that it would

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Futsal team being taught basics

A 15 member National futsal team is currently in camp and players are currently being taught the basic skills and rule of five a-side soccer. The squad is laced with prominent players and more players are expected to be

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Suva coach expects tough clash against Nadi

The Suva rugby coach is looking forward to a tough battle this Saturday when his team meets Nadi in the Digicel cup competition. Bill Gadolo said Suva will need to lift the performance if the team is to break the 23 yea

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Naulia to lead Suva

The Suva Rugby side will be led by the experienced Napolioni Naulia this week when they take on Nadi in the Digicel cup competition. Coach, Bill Gadolo confirmed Naulia is back with the team and his inclusion in the sid

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Rewa confident of upsetting Lautoka

The Rewa soccer team is confident of upsetting National soccer league leaders Lautoka this week. Rewa will have the services of defenders Marika Rodu and Posiano Kalisito this Sunday as the two will miss tomorrow's

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Suva rugby faces must-win situation

The situation for the Suva rugby side is clear - they now need to win its remaining two Digicel cup games to qualify for the semifinals. The players have been briefed on the challenge ahead of them and have been told th

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Suva backs overseas based Naqeleca in Cup defence

The Suva soccer team will be banking on stylish mid-fielder Esava Naqeleca to guide the side to defend the King Irving Cup. Suva takes on Rewa in the first leg of the King Irving Cup game tomorrow and will not give the

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Holland coach condemns referee

Netherlands soccer team coach Bert van Marwijk has criticize English referee Howard Webb after his side were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the FIFA World Cup final. The match was marred by constant foul play which led Webb to

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FRU board denies Northland’s appeal

The Board of the Fiji Rugby Union has denied the appeal by Northland Rugby Union against the FRU's Games Committee ruling which disqualified Northland in the game against Naitasiri. The game was played on 22nd May a

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Lautoka faces Rewa with chance to broaden lead

The Lautoka soccer team has a great opportunity to further move up on the National soccer league points table. Lautoka currently leads the points table with 41 points and is confirmed to take on Rewa this Sunday. This

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Tough task ahead for Nadroga

Defending Nadroga faces a mammoth task ahead of them in defending both of the country's prestigious provincial rugby cups up for grabs-the Digicel Cup and the Fare Brother Sullivan Trophy. The stallions who are curr

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All Whites create history

The New Zealand All Whites have gained history by becoming the 2010 World Cup's only undefeated team after the Netherlands lost to Spain in extra time in this morning's final. The All Whites conceded only one go

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Naitasiri first team to qualify

Naitasiri is one of the first team to book a spot in the semi-finals of the Digicel Cup competition after Saturday's win over Navosa where they also scored a bonus point. The Reverend Joji Rinakama coached side are

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Spain erupts in celebration after World Cup triumph

Celebrations are spreading across Spain after its national football team won its first FIFA World Cup this morning beating Netherlands 1-0. Spain's Andres Iniesta finally broke the deadlock with minutes from the fi

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Naitasiri books semi final spot

Naitasiri is the first team to book a spot in the semi-finals of the Digicel Cup competition after Saturday's win over Navosa where they also scored a bonus point. The Reverend Joji Rinakama coached side are now lea

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FIFA final currently deadlocked

The final of the FIFA World cup is now underway and in the first half Spain and Netherlands are currently locked nil all. The match has progressed into the 40 minute mark with Spain looking better of the two teams so fa

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Lautoka enjoys 9 pt lead over Navua

The Lautoka soccer side continues to enjoy 9 points gap over Navua in the National soccer league points table with a handsome 52 goals difference. Lautoka has so far scored 64 goals in 15 matches and conceded only 12.

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Babasiga Lions loss to Ba

The Babasiga Lions this afternoon recorded their second defeat going down to 3-1 to the Men in Black this afternoon. Playing with only ten men after a player was red carded, the Labasa boys could not reply to an on-sla

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Netherlands out to claim top spot

Netherlands will go top of the FIFA world rankings for the first time in their history if they win the World Cup final tomorrow morning. At the moment, Brazil currently heads the rankings while the Dutch go into the fin

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Torres makes last ditch plea to start off

Spain striker Fernando Torres has made a last-ditch plea to coach Del Bosque to start him in tomorrow’s World Cup final against Netherlands. The Liverpool striker, and goal-scoring hero of Spain's Euro 2008 vi

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