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Leps calls on teammates to be aggressive

Digicel Fiji 7s team rover and playmaker Lepani Nabuliwaqa has called on his teammates to be aggressive in the IRB 7s arena. The Naivucini native, who missed out on most of the series last year, is aiming to stamp his m

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Injury concern for Lautoka

The Shop and Save Lautoka side will know today whether three of their  injured players namely Samuela Kautoga, Kamal Hassan and Ilaitia Tuilau, will be able to take the field against Tafea FC in their O-League match

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Fiji to meet SA, Samoa in Sri Lanka 7s

The Digicel Fiji 7s team will meet two of their closest rivals, South Africa and Samoa in this weeks tournament in Sri Lanka. Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula will be using this tournament to polish up on the set p

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Meehan to meet Chagaev

Fiji born WBA No.1 ranked mandatory challenger Kali Meehan will meet former WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev. The fight has been approved by the World Boxing Association at their recent annual convention in Medel

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Tanivula’s first taste in IRB 7s in Dubai

This is the first time for Digicel 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula to take a Fiji team to the IRB 7s in Dubai. The last time the Digicel Fiji 7s team won in Dubai was back in 2007, when they beat New Zealand 31-21 in the final

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Lautoka soccer awaits release

The Shop and Save Lautoka soccer team is still awaiting the release of their four overseas based players, who are expected to join the side for the O-League match against Tafea FC this weekend. Lautoka President Shalen

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Scrums need improvement

Naitasiri coach Reverend Joji Rinakama is of the view that the Flying Fijians team need to improve on their scrums in their last game against Romania. Reverend Rinakama said Viliame Seuseu played well in his position an

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2 for Olympic youth camp

17 year old badminton player Norman Bentley and 15 year old basketballer Grace Taito are getting their passports ready for their departure for the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games Friendship Camp on December 7th. The

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Boys just have to deliver: Tanivula

Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Iliesa Tanivula said that though Fiji has an experienced and good team on paper, the hard work left is for the boys to apply what they have learnt over the last few months. Speaking to Fijivillage,

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Lautoka steps up preparation

The O-League match between Shop and Save Lautoka and Tafea FC this weekend will be a battle of the champions, as both sides remain unbeaten prior to this match. Lautoka Soccer President Shalen Prasad knows that Tafea FC

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Flying Fijians still have time- Dakuidreketi

Fiji Rugby Union CEO Keni Dakuidreketi stresses that whatever people are saying about Fiji's loss on the Europe tour, he believes the Flying Fijians still have time to get their act together before the World Cup in 2

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Local based players need to improve

Local based players need to improve their game standards to be considered for international matches. These are the sentiments of Fiji Rugby Union CEO Keni Dakuidreketi when asked by Fijivillage Sports why there were mor

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Doidoi likely to miss O-League

Shop and Save Lautoka midfielder, Keni Doidoi is likely to miss the next O-League match against Solomon's Tafea FC this weekend. Speaking to Fijivillage Sports, Lautoka Soccer President Shalen Prasad said that Doido

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Leps determined not to let fans down

Digicel Fiji 7s rover and playmaker, Lepani Nabuliwaqa is determined not to let his fans down after a lapse of one year from the World 7s arena, in their first outing in Dubai next weekend. Speaking to Fijivillage befor

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Tietjens expresses concerns

New Zealand 7s coach, Gorsdon Tietjens has expressed concerns over his side's fitness levels ahead of the Dubai 7s, the opening event in the 2009/10 IRB 7s World Series. The legendary coach has led his side to more

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7s team to play warm up matches before Dubai tournament

The Digicel Fiji 7s team left Nadi this morning for their first IRB 7s series assignment in Dubai and George. Speaking to Fijivillage Coach Iliesa Tanivula has confirmed that the team will be having some warm-up matches

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Flying Fijians aim for win against Romania

The Flying Fijians 15s team is aiming to at least win their last game against Romania this weekend to end their Northern Europe Tour on a positive note. The team has already left their hotel in Dublin and is heading off

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IRB rubbishes claims

The International Rugby Board has rubbished claims that they did not assist Fiji in securing overseas players for their Northern Hemisphere Tour. This is after claims by coaching panelist, Glen Ella that Fiji was missin

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Tonga to come prepared next year

Debutants to the FMF Chow Games, Tonga will now be putting together their heads to better their performance in next years primary school athletics meet. Team coach, Sione Lauti speaking top Fijivillage said the side now

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4R Electric through to finals

The men in Black 4R Electric of Ba have booked a spot in the finals of the national Club Championships after beating Sports Service of Taveuni 2-0 in the first semifinals of the championships. This is the first time in

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