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Police confident of win

The Police rugby team has assured their families and fans that they will not let the Sukuna Bowl slip away from their hands this afternoon. Vice-captain Aporosa Vata, who has been part of the team which has won the Suku

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Fiji Babas not part of Suva 7s

The Fiji Barbarians 7s team will not be part of the first series of the Digicel Suva 7s next weekend. Suva Rugby Union Chairman, Vili Rauca has confirmed they have met with the Fiji Rugby Union and have made their stand

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Army names young and experienced side

The Army 15's rugby coaching staff has opted for a mixture of young and experienced players in their starting line-up to this afternoon's Sukuna Bowl showdown. Last night the side named Flying Fijian loose-head

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Changes made to Fiji Bati starting line-up

Vodafone Fiji Bati team have made 2 changes in their starting line up to take on Tonga tomorrow for the 3rd and 4th place in the Pacific Cup. Dual international Alipate Tani has been brought in at first five and Cowboys

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Sukuna Bowl will stay in Nasova-Police

The Sukuna Bowl will stay in Nasova! That's the message from the Police Rugby team ahead of tomorrow’s Sukuna Bowl challenge against Army. The side wrapped up their preparation with a captains run this aftern

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Talei confirmed for Flying Fijians

Worcester Warriors have confirmed that back row Netani Talei will represent the Flying Fijians on next month's tour to Europe after being named in the 30-member squad. The Flying Fijians have named a squad that incl

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6 NZ trained horses in contention

There are six New Zealand-trained horses that remain in contention for next Tuesday's A$5.6 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington, after third declarations for the big race were taken. Daffodil, Harris Tweed, Cape-ove

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Teleni will have the last say

Police Commissioner, Commodore Esala Teleni will have the last say in his side's preparation for the annual Sukuna Bowl showdown against Army tomorrow. Police Spokesperson, SP Erami Raibe confirmed that the side wil

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Fiji U12 captain targets clean sweep

Uprising Beach Resort Fiji U12 captain Filimoni Savou wants his name to be remembered as the first ever skipper to lead his home nation in a clean sweep against the Ikale Tahi Tonga. Speaking to Fijivillage, Savou said

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Army silent on starting line-up

The Army 15s rugby coaching staff has not revealed any information on their starting line-up against Police in the Sukuna Bowl tomorrow afternoon. The soldiers are in camp at the Togalevu Naval base with the coaching pa

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Police predict close results in Sukuna clash

The Police 15's rugby team is predicting a close outcome in Friday's Sukuna Bowl challenge against Army at the TFL Stadium. Spokesperson SP Erami Raibe said the players have been reminded throughout their 6 week

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Gavoka unaware of PM’s invitation

Fiji Rugby Union Board Chairman, Bill Gavoka said he is unaware whether any invitation has been sent to the Prime Minister for his nominee to the Board. Under the FRU constitution the PM should have a nominee on the boa

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Beci to miss Sukuna Bowl

The Police 15's rugby team will miss the services of wing Waisale Beci for Friday's Sukuna Bowl against the Army side. Beci has been part of the Police team in the weekly club competition in the Suva Rugby Union

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Suva to send representative rugby team to Nui 7s

The Suva Rugby Union will send a representative side next month to the Tahiti Nui 7s. Also taking part in the tournament will be American Samoa, Cook Islands, New Caledonia, NZ Legends, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, So

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Vigor to run in $250,000 Lexus Stakes

Caulfield Cup placegetter Vigor, at risk of missing a Melbourne Cup berth, is now going to run in the $250,000 Lexus Stakes at Flemington on Saturday. Trainer, Danny O'Brien has decided to roll the dice and take the

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Flying Fijians coach release players for Sukuna Bowl

Flying Fijians Coach, Samu Domoni Jnr has released 3 key Army players in the Flying Fijians squad for this Friday's Sukuna Bowl showdown against the Police. The likes of prop Alefoso Yalayalatabua, hooker Sireli Led

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32 teams to walk away with prizes in Suva 7s

32 teams from the 64 teams taking part in the Digicel Suva 7's next weekend will walk away with cash prizes. Suva Rugby Union Chairman, Vili Rauca confirmed that with the $15,000 dollars prize money at stake, they w

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Little eager to join Flying Fijians

Flying Fijians first-five eighth, Nicky Little is looking forward to joining his fellow countrymen in the Northern Hemisphere tour next month. The last time Little represented Fiji was at the World Cup in France in 2007

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Joy Ali-Fatua fight called off

The fight that was supposed to be held between Fiji's Joy "The Jet" Ali and "Shine Cruise" Kalolo Faitua from Samoa has been called off. Promoter Zara Ali said that the fight was called off becau

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Melbourne Cup campaign over for Speed Gifted

Speed Gifted's Melbourne Cup campaign is over after he pulled up sore in beating just one runner home in the Cox Plate last Saturday. Trainer, Lee Freedman will have a chiropractor in to treat the imported stayer, w

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