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Fiji Bati Captain disappointed

Vodafone Fiji Bati team captain, Wes Naiqama is disappointed with his team after they were edged by the Cook Islands 22-24 in their Pacific Rugby League Cup game in Port Moresby yesterday. A late sideline conversion by

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Fiji Bati’s dreams shattered

The Vodafone Fiji Bati's dreams of taking part in the Four Nations tournament was shattered yesterday after they were edged by the Cook Islands by 24-22. The Wes Naiqama captained side were leading 22-20 with five m

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O-league newcomers hold Waitakere

O-League newcomers AS Magenta held Waitakere United to a 1-1 draw at Noumea's Stade Numa Daly. This draw has left Auckland FC two points clear at the top of Group A after the first round of matches. With much at st

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Cook Islands upset Fiji Bati

Vodafone Fiji Bati side couldn’t handle the mighty Cook Islands pressure as the Cooks scored a last minute try to upset the Fijians 24-22. The Wes Naiqama captained side trailed throughout the match and only took

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Baby Flying Fijians beat Tongans

The Baby Flying Fijians side has beaten their counterparts Tonga in both the games today at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori. The Fiji Under 14 side ran in four tries to win the match by 29 points to 3. Team coach Lasarus

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Navua soccer President to step down tonight

Navua soccer president Anil Sharma will officially step down from his post after tonight's special function at Pacific Harbour. This function will be his last as the Navua president, where he will present the playe

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Attacking football the agenda-Naiqama

New Castle Knights Wes Naiqama is predicting an entertaining Pacific Cup tournament as he prepares to lead the Vodafone Fiji Bati in today's clash against Cook Islands in Port Moresby. With a strong representation o

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Fiji U12 looking forward for a good start

The Baby Flying Fijians are looking forward to a good start, when they take on Tonga this hour at Vodafone Ratu Cakobau Park. The under 12 match will start shortly followed by the under 14 match between the two side. F

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Krishna ready to create wonders

Fiji's Golden Boy, Roy Krishna is ready to create wonders for his Waitakere United side, who will be meeting New Caledonia's AS Magenta in a tough test today. Waitakere United's star strikers, Roy Krishna an

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USP student scores for Flying Fijians

University of the South Pacific student James Brown was the "toast of the day", for the Flying Fijians on their warm up match against the Sukuna Bowl Army XV team, where they won 26-21. Brown who had just join

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4 more Lautoka soccer players suspended

Disciplinary problems continue in Lautoka Soccer Association. Two players were suspended after the Courts Homecentres IDC final, charged with bribery claims, and now four more players have been suspended after an incide

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Hayne sends Bati best wishes

Jarryd Hayne, Parramatta Eels fullback and 2009 Dally M Player of the Year Award has sent his "Best Wishes" to the Vodafone Fiji Bati for the Pacific Rugby League Cup that kicks off in PNG tomorrow. Hayne, who

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Fiji writes to member countries over PACER Plus

Fiji has written to all member countries of the Pacific Islands Forum on its desire to suspend part two of the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations or commonly known as PACER Plus. Foreign Minister, Ratu Inoke

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Its up to Manu

Scarlets coach Nigel Davies said prop Deacon Manu could still opt to play for Wales, despite being named in the Flying Fijians squad. 30 year old New Zealand-born Maori international Manu, is eligible for Wales because

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Do not underestimate warns Bati captain

Fiji Bati captain Wes Naiqama said they will have to work hard to win the Pacific Cup tournament in Papua New Guinea this weekend. Naiqama said the challenge would be tough with all four countries, Fiji, Papua New Guine

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Baby Flying Fijians confident of creating history

The "Baby Flying Fijians" U-12 team is confident of creating history tomorrow as they meet their opponents, the "Baby Ikale Tahi" team from Tonga. This is the first time for primary schools from two

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Fiji Deaf rugby team wins test match

The Fiji Deaf Rugby team has won their test match over the Australian Deaf Rugby side this morning in Nadi. They won the match by 26 points to 24. Team coach Peceli Tawake said it was a good build-up match for the side

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A lot of confidence in local players

Flying Fijians coaching panelist and Wallaby legend Glen Ella has a lot of confidence in the local based players that are currently preparing for the Northern Hemisphere Tour. Speaking to Fijivillage, Ella said he's

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Lautoka starts search for top players

The Lautoka soccer team has started their search for top players for the remainder of the 2009-2010 O-League. Association President Shalen Prasad said after a good talk with Coach Imdad Ali upon their return from Solom

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It will take months to settle down-Gavoka

FRU Board Chairman, Bill Gavoka has admitted that one of the reasons why they have decided to keep Keni Dakuidreketi is because it will take months for his predecessor to settle into the job as Acting CEO. Gavoka said i

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