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7s legends to be at International 7s

The Digicel Suva International 7s will give 7s rugby fans a chance to witness some of the prominent players and coaches who once ruled the 7s rugby scene. Coaches we have for the Fiji Barbarians 7s team, Iliesa Tanivula

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Wilson returns to Lautoka

Ba soccer team defender Josua Wilson has returned to his old district Lautoka. Wilson, who joined Ba last season, has again shown interest of donning the Blue jersey this season. Ba Soccer President Rishi Kumar has con

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IRB referees to officiate

The Suva Rugby Union will bring in the services of International Rugby Referees from Tonga and Samoa to officiate with local referees during the Digicel Suva International Sevens which will kick-off on Thursday. Chairma

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Damudamu in England squad

Fiji born Isoa Damudamu who is in the British Army has retained his place in the 12-man England Sevens squad for the IRB World Sevens Series in Wellington and Las Vegas next month. Damudamu has been a consistent member

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Lautoka coach works with strikers

Lautoka Soccer Coach Imdad Ali has two days to work on his strikers for the second game against Ba in the Pillay's Garments CVC soccer series. Osea Vakatalesau, Kamal Hassan and Jone Vono Junior had several goal sco

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Teitjens’ son named in Manawatu side

The son of New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has been named in the Manawatu Sevens rugby team that will travel to the Digicel Suva International Sevens. Coach Paul Claridge has named Paul Tietjens in his 12 membe

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Krishna sent off in loss

Labasa soccer team striker Roy Krishna was sent off during the New Zealand Football Championship while playing for his Waitakere United side. Krishna was shown the red card in the second half, as his team went down 4-0

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FORU nations in for 7s

Two FORU countries have joined the local clubs and some overseas sides for the Digicel Suva Tier 2 Sevens competition which will be held in the morning on Thursday before the Suva International Sevens starts in the eveni

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Police likely to welcome back Naba

The Police Blue 7s team is likely to welcome back Captain Etonia Naba to lead them in the Digicel Suva International 7s on Thursday. The former national 7s rep was drafted into the Fiji 7s squad last week but he was not

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Lautoka, Navua match ends in a draw

The Lautoka and Navua soccer team Pillay Garments Champion vs Champion series ended in a 1 all draw yesterday at Churchill Park. The sugar city side lead 1-nil in the first half from a free kick in the 16th minute by Jo

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3 changes to 7s squad

Digicel Fiji 7's coach Iliesa Tanivula has made three changes from the Fiji 7's team that lost in the semifinal in Dubai and the final in George to New Zealand for the Digicel Suva International 7's next week

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Suva names training squad

The Suva Rugby Union has named a strong 36 member training squad to prepare for the buildup match against the Otago Highlanders at the end of this month. Included in the team are Flying Fijian reps Sireli Ledua, Leone N

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Navua to field a strong side

The Navua soccer team will still be able to field a strong line-up against Lautoka in the opening leg of the Champion vs Champion series this afternoon although they will miss the services of 3 key players from last seas

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Changes expected in 7s team

Digicel Fiji 7's team coach Iliesa Tanivula is expected to make some changes to his side that will play in the Suva International 7's next weekend. After former 7's captain Etonia Naba was recalled to join t

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Lautoka to start as favorites

The Lautoka soccer team is expected to field a star studded line up in their opening Champion vs Champion series game this afternoon against Navua. With both sides eyeing their first CVC win, the sugar city boys will st

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Hunt boosts Manawatu 7s

The Manawatu 7's team will have the services of former New Zealand 7's rep Nigel Hunt for the Digicel Suva International 7's next Thursday. Hunt is not a stranger to local rugby fans as he has partnered the

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Lautoka secures release for 4 players

The Lautoka Soccer Association has secured the release of Navua midfielder Alvin Avinesh, Ba striker Osea Vakatalesau, Lorima Dau from Hekari United in Papua New Guinea and Nadroga goal-keeper Parmesh Prasad ahead of the

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USA names strong side

The United States of America has named seven players who were part of their campaign in the IRB 7's from Dubai and George, in their line-up for the Digicel Suva International 7's. However, Coach Al Carvelli will

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Emirates western force names squad

The Emirates Western Force have named a 12 man squad for the Digicel Suva International 7's with senior squad members Stefano Hunt and Luke Jones set for their first action in the club's colours. Hunt and Jones

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Rugby festival kicks off

The Digicel Suva Rugby Festival kicked off last night at the Albert Park with former Suva reps hosted to a dinner. Former Suva reps Suliasi Tolotu who played for Suva and Fiji in the 1960s and 70s, Salacieli Navilawasa,

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