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Tuwai injured and out of tournaments

The Digicel Fiji 7s team has suffered a further setback in the lead up to England 7s tournament this weekend after Pio Tuwai injuring himself at an unfortunate training incident. After medical treatment the tough forw

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Injury woes for Warriors

The injury toll and with some players still down with flu has forced Air Pacific Fiji Warriors coach Inoke Male to make 10 changes to his starting line-up to take on Tau'uta Reds. Manager, Ratu Isei Rayawa said it i

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Madigi and Vonolagi assist Nasinu

Two former soccer stars and current coaches, have put their heads together to help Nasinu for the Vodafone Fiji Fact. Ravuama Madigi who has brought many glories to Ba, has been working hard with Tagi Vonolagi to build

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Nalaga to feature for Barbarians

France based Fiji 15's player Napolioni Nalaga will run out for the Barbarians in the invitation London's club's 2010 summer tour. Players from around the world have accepted invitations to play in the festi

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Pressure on Tanivula for team to deliver

Digicel Fiji 7's coach Iliesa Tanivula believes a lot is on his shoulder to deliver a win in the England 7's this weekend. Tanivula said that after the 1/4 final loss in USA and Australia with the semifinal defe

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Nadroga to rely on Nigerian imports

Nadroga soccer team will rely heavily on Nigerian imports to deliver in their opening match against Nadi in the Vodafone Fiji Fact. A A Akande and O Saheed, who play in the Division One League in Nigeria have joined the

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10 changes to Warriors side

The injury toll and with some players still down with flu has forced Air Pacific Fiji Warriors coach Inoke Male to made 10 changes to his starting line-up to take on the Tau'uta Reds. Manager, Ratu Isei Rayawa said

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12 games and 12 wins separate Samoa from IRB title

Three points ahead with two events to play in this year's IRB Sevens World Series, Samoa's players and coach currently stand 12 games and 12 wins away from lifting the title. The Uale Mai led side never before l

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Ba gears up for Fiji FACT

The Men In Black have a record of most tournament wins and whenever they have reached the semifinals, most of the time they have gone to win the tournament. Other districts always try to put them out in the pool stages,

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Caucau to impress for world cup spot

Bua flyer Rupeni Caucau is in the country not only to impress the selectors for the Flying Fijian upcoming Test match against the Wallabies but also to win a spot in next year's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Speak

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South Africa wants to end season on a high

The South Africa Sevens team will want to end the season on a high in the England Sevens this weekend. The Paul Treu coached side has failed to reach a Cup semi final throughout the Series, and have only won one of the

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Rewa blacklist former officials

Rewa soccer executives have decided to blacklist those former officials who they claim are trying to influence the current players by telling them not to play full heartedly. The executives met last night in a special g

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Naitasiri aim to win Digicel Cup

Naitasiri coach Joji Rinakama has one aim this season and that is to guide his side to the Digicel Cup final. Naitasiri under Rinakama, played in the semifinal last year but lost to Nadroga and their hopes were dashed.

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Caucau/Bobo vying for spots

France based winger Rupeni Caucau and Sireli Bobo are among the twenty plus overseas based players who have arrived into the country vying for a spot in the Flying Fijian team that will take on the Wallabies in the Test

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Lautoka without five key players

Lautoka soccer team will go into the Vodafone Fiji Fact tournament without its five top players. Defender Samuela Vula, Apisai Smith, Ilaitia Tuilau and goalkeeper Alifereti Baleiloa have been dropped from the final 22

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Must win game for Warriors

Be assured we will deliver the results. That is the message from defending Pacific Rugby Cup champion, Air Pacific Fiji Warriors ahead of their must win game against the Tau'uta Reds on Saturday afternoon. The Warr

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Tough road ahead for Fiji 7s

The Digicel Fiji Sevens team has a tough road ahead of them to try and win their second IRB Sevens tournament in the England Sevens this weekend. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side is in Pool C with South Africa, Canada a

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First game is always tough-Sharma

Playing a first game in any major soccer tournament is always tough. This is a view of Navua soccer president Anil Sharma. He said players always find it hard in their opening match as it takes time for them to settle

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Fiji 7s team players skip training today

The Digicel Fiji 7s team skipped today's training run in London, as players were told to rest. The side had a long journey from Fiji to London and were not able to train because of jet-leg. Team Manager Jope Tuivan

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Warriors, barbarians could create history in PRC

The Air Pacific Fiji Warriors and the Body Guard Fiji Barbarians are just a step away from creating history in the Pacific Rugby Cup with a possibility that the two teams will meet in the final. A win for the Warriors a

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