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National soccer league matches to go ahead

Despite the cyclone threat given out by the weather office, Fiji FA said the National Soccer League matches will go ahead this weekend. Fiji FA officials Doctor Hari Kewa has confirmed that all games schedule for today

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Experienced line-up named for PRC

Flying Fijian designated coach Samu Domoni Junior has named an experienced lineup to defend the Pacific Rugby Cup in May. After the trials last night, Domoni has picked the Fiji Warriors and the Barbarian team for the t

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Fiji 7s coach has 3 players for play-makers role

Digicel Fiji 7's coach Iliesa Tanivula has three players in mind to use as play maker in the Australia 7's next Friday. Tanivula has been using Jiuta Lutumailagi as his first choice while Nasoni Roko and Niumaia

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Fiji U20 holds Nadro

The Fiji U-20 soccer team came from behind to force a 2 all draw against Nadroga at Lawaqa park last night. The Zulfikar Khan coached side scored first before Nadroga equalised through Archie Watkins. Nadroga took the

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Tokula named in NZ 7s squad

Fiji born Save Tokula has been named in the New Zealand 7s squad for the Australia and Hong Kong 7s tournaments despite being suspended. Tokula will travel with the team after successfully appealing a 6 match ban he re

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Naqelevuki back for the Stormers

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has named his team to face the Hurricanes on Saturday with Sireli Naqelevuki being named ahead of Gio Aplon. The former Fijian international delivered an impressive display against the st

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7s team to decide on flight as TC Tomas approaches

The Digicel Fiji 7s will decide tonight whether to change their flight schedule to Australia, as tropical cyclone Tomas approaches the Fiji Group. Team Manager Jope Tuivanuavou said the officials and players have alread

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Singh tied in second place at World Golf Championship

Golfer Vijay Singh is tied for second place with three other golfers after the first round of the World Golf Championship in Florida. Singh made a good start today carding 4 under par 68 after hitting seven birdies. H

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New champ to be crowned in PNC

A new champion will be crowned in the 2010 IRB Pacific Nations Cup. Junior All Blacks who have won all the PNC competitions since it started in 2006 has pulled out from this year=s competition. This leaves only Fiji,

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Nadroga Soccer Association suspends accountant, VP

The Nadroga Soccer Association has suspended their accountant and a senior vice president. Association President Dr Dhirendra Lal said these officials were allegedly giving wrong information to the players against the c

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Fiji 7s coach to adopt a new game plan

Digicel Fiji sevens Coach Iliesa Tanivula will adopt a new game plan during the Australia and Hong Kong 7's. Tanivula has revealed that he will rotate his players during the pool games to keep other teams and their

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Fiji U20 ready to register another win

The Fiji Under 20 side is ready to register another three points in the National Soccer League competition. First they were thrashed 9-0 by Lautoka but bounced back in their second match to beat Tavua 5-0. Under 20 Coa

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Tanivula hopes 7s players will maintain discipline

Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula is hoping that his players will maintain discipline in the next leg of the IRB World 7s Series in Adelaide and Hong Kong. After a win in Wellington this year, discipline cost them a

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Vollmer breaks record in USA

Athlete Eugene Vollmer has broken a National Record while competing at the NAIA Indoor National Championships in USA. Vollmer competed in the Triple Jump and finished in a tie for second with a jump of 15.54 metres. T

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FRU in talks for build-up matches

The Fiji Rugby Union is in talks with the Tonga Rugby Union for two build-up matches next month. FRU's media officer Vilikesa Rinavuaka said they have been approached by Tonga, as they need more games for their Nati

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Hassan wants to be the highest goal scorer

Lautoka soccer team striker Kamal Hassan wants to end on a high by becoming the highest goal scorer in the National Soccer League competition this season. Hassan is the leading goal scorer so far, scoring 11 goals in ju

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Experience is the key

Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Iliesa Tanivula believes the experienced players in his side will play a key role as they try to win both the Australia and Hong Kong 7s titles. After the announcement that Pio Tuwai will travel wi

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Lautoka records another big win

The Lautoka soccer team continued their impressive winning run at the National Soccer League after recording a 7-nil score line against Tavua last night. The sugar city boys playing in front of their home crowd controll

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BSP announces co-partnership with Digicel

The Digicel Fiji 7's team received a timely boost for the next leg of the IRB 7's series in Australia and Hong Kong today when Bank of South Pacific announced a co-sponsorship agreement with Digicel. BSP Fiji Ma

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IRB announces details of new format

The International Rugby Board has announced details of an exciting new format for the IRB Pacific Rugby Cup 2010, which will be played from May 5TH to 29th. For the first time, the key player development tournament will

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