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Cummings gets more bets

After third declarations were taken yesterday for next Tuesday's $5.5 million Melbourne Cup, Bart 'the unbeatable' Cummings could argue that he had the safety in numbers after paying up for six of the 42 hors

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Army rugby team tightlipped

The Army 15's rugby team coaching staff has not decided on whether they will use some of their key players in the Flying Fijian and Fiji 7's team for this Friday's Sukuna Bowl showdown against the Police. Th

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Agreement reached-Sacked Netball coach

Sacked Netball Fiji coach, Melissa Walker has revealed they have reached an agreement with the Association with regards to the money that they owe to her. Speaking to Fijivillage sports, Walker said the Executives under

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Suva 7s attracts top clubs from Vanua Levu

The Digicel Suva 7s next weekend has also attracted top clubs from Vanua Levu. Suva rugby union chairman Vilikesa Rauca said while well known clubs like Waimanu, Police, Army, Ratu Filise, Wardens and Lomaiviti have con

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Brewer is doing a lot more: FRU

The Fiji Rugby Union said technical adviser Mike Brewer is doing a lot more work then what he is paid for regarding the Europe Tour next week. FRU Board Chairman Bill Gavoka said the $9,600 payment for two weeks to the

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I will never give up!

I will never give up! This is the statement made by sacked National Netball Coach, Melissa Walker. Walker said that she will remain in Fiji and continue to fight for her rights and the rights of players. She was di

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Netball Fiji Executives unprofessional-Walker

Sacked National Netball Coach, Melissa Walker is disappointed after Netball Fiji Executives did not turn up to the meeting that was scheduled this afternoon, to discuss issues in her termination letter that was handed to

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8 key players boost Police rugby team

The Police 15's rugby teams chances of creating history by winning the Sukuna Bowl for a 5th year in the row has been boosted with the likely inclusion of 8 key players from the champion Nadroga team for Friday's

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Digicel announces partnership with Paralympic Association

Fiji Paralympic Association received a boost today after Digicel announced a three-year partnership with the Association. Included in this package is the title sponsorship of the Digicel Fiji Paralympics Games, where 17

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Police team out to make 5th in a row

Winning the Sukuna Bowl for the fifth time in a row is on the minds of the Police team that will be taking on the Army side on Friday. The side is taking the same approach from last year and are camping and training in

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Manu not considered in Wales squad

Flying Fijian coaching staff had a sigh of relief today when tight-head prop Deacon Manu was not considered in the Wales team for the November Test. Wales Coach Warren Gatland has named only one tight head prop, Craig M

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Bart Cummings pushes for 4th Melbourne Cup runner

Bart Cummings is pushing for a fourth Melbourne Cup runner next Tuesday to further strengthen his attempt at his first clean sweep of the spring carnival majors. Cummings, who won his seventh Caulfield Cup with "Vi

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Tonga U12 remains confident

After their 17-7 loss to the Uprising Beach Resort Fiji Under 12 team, the Under 12 Tongan side are confident that they will turn the tables around this weekend. Baby Ikale Tahi member, George Tuivalala, who aims to don

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Ratuvou shines for Saracens

Flying Fijians Kameli Ratuvou was a star for Saracens this morning, when he scored two tries against Leeds in the Guinness Premiership competition. Ratuvou scored a try in the first and second half as Saracens won the m

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FRU defends payment to Brewer

The Fiji Rugby Union has defended the payment of $9,600 to former All Blacks Coach Mike Brewer. The money was paid to Brewer by the FRU, for the period from 5th October to 18th October for putting together the Fiji team

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Sacked Walker to meet with Netball execs

Sacked National Netball Coach Melissa Walker will today meet with the Netball Fiji Executives. Speaking to Fijivillage, Walker said that the meeting is mainly to discuss why Netball Fiji terminated Walker. However,

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FRU to send 45 member party for tour

The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) will be sending 15 officials and 30 players on its three-match tour to the Northern Hemisphere next year. The official contingent in the 45 strong tour party will include two physiotherapists,

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Ba soccer players given green light

Ba soccer team players have been given the green light to play in the National Club Championship playoffs next month. Association made a decision last night to allow the district reps to play for their respective clubs

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Krishna red carded in O-League match

Waitakere United's top striker, Fiji's Golden Boy, Roy Krishna was handed a red card in their O-League match against newcomers AS Magenta, a game that ended in a 1-1 draw at Noumea's Stade Numa Daly stadium.

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Fiji U14 out for clean sweep

Uprising Beach Resort U-14 Fiji captain, Ratu Marika Toroca believes his side should not dwell too much on their 29-3 win over Tonga yesterday. Toroca said after Saturday's match, the Tongan boys will go back and s

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