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Walker in talks with lawyer

Pay the owed amount-Walker National Netball Coach Melissa Walker has called on Netball Fiji officials to pay the amount owed to her as stated in her contract, for the duration of the three years that she signed up with

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Bati raring to meet Cooks

With only a day to go before the Pacific Rugby League Cup kicks off in Papua New Guinea, the Vodafone Fiji Bati team is raring to meet their first opponents, the Cook Islands. Wes Naiqama said that the team is in high s

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It’s a call to arms for Bati Naiqama brothers

It is a call to arms for the Fiji Bati Naiqama brothers when they take to the field against Cook Islands this Saturday in their first game in the Pacific Rugby League Cup. Coach Terry Gilogley speaking on the ability of

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Battle of local boys in O-League clash

Hekari FC is boasting the services of three former Fiji soccer reps, namely Lorima Dau, Pita Bolaitoga and Tuimasi Manuca in their next match against the Shop and Save Lautoka soccer side. Lautoka soccer President, Shal

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Melbourne Cup defending Champion penalised

Last year's Melbourne Cup winner, Viewed looks unlikely to claim the No.1 saddlecloth this year after being penalised by one kilogram yesterday for his win in the Caulfield Cup. Viewed, who weighs in high up in the

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FRU president ready to liaise with IRB

Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) President Ro Filipe Tuisawau is ready to liaise directly with the International Rugby Board (IRB) to explain to them the charges laid against FRU Acting CEO Keni Dakuidreketi, if the latter decides

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Tonga, Samoa new inclusions in FMF Chow Games

Tonga and Samoa will be two new inclusions in the annual FMF Chow Games to be held next month. Organizers, Fiji Primary Schools Athletics Association reveal that they have invited Tonga along with Samoa as a build-up to

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Hong Kong joins Suva 7s series

The Suva Rugby Union has today confirmed that the Hong Kong Rugby Union will send its national 7s team to the Digicel Suva Rugby Festival in January, strengthening rugby ties between the two countries that date back to t

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Flying Fijians coach confident

Flying Fijians Coach Samu Domoni Junior is confident that Llanelli Scarlets prop Deacon Manu, and Ireland based first five-eighth Isa Nacewa, will play test rugby in the Flying Fijians squad for next month's Northern

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Lautoka aware tough road ahead

The Shop and Save Lautoka Soccer team is not resting on their laurels as they take time to prepare for their next O-League encounter against Hekari FC next month. Lautoka Soccer President Shalen Prasad said that the boy

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FRU chairman clarifies Dakuidreketi issue

Fiji Rugby Union Chairman, Bill Gavoka has today clarified reasons behind the Board's decision in turning down the resignation letter of acting CEO, Keni Dakuidreketi in their meeting last Friday. Gavoka said that F

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FRU President issues ultimatum

The Fiji Rugby Union Board has been given until the end of the week to change their mind on allowing CEO Keni Dakuidreketi to continue in his role. FRU President Ro Filipe Tuisawau who issued this ultimatum, said that w

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Team Fiji not yet suspended-Lakhan

The Commonwealth Games Federation has not yet suspended Team Fiji from taking part in the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi next year. FASANOC President, Vidya Lakhan said that though Fiji is suspended from the Commo

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Hekari FC banks on Fiji imports

Hekari FC will be counting on their Fiji imports when the side faces Lautoka in their second O-League 2009/2010 encounter next month. Coach John Kappi Natto said that after Tuimasi Manuca scored a goal in their 3-all dr

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FASANOC President maintains stance

There is still some light at the end of the tunnel! These are sentiments echoed by FASANOC President, Vidya Lakhan, still confident that Fiji athletes will take part on the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.   L

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Domoni happy with players commitment

Flying Fijians coach Samu Domoni Junior took his boys through a grueling training session today with only one injury concern in the squad being Nadroga flanker, Semesa Gonevou. Domoni is happy with the boys commitment a

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Fiji Bati in high spirits

The Fiji Bati team will have only three days to acclimatise to the weather in Papua New Guinea before the Pacific Rugby League Cup kicks off this weekend. The Wes Naiqama captained side had two training sessions at the

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FRU President expected to meet PM

The Fiji Rugby Union President Ro Filipe Tuisawau is expected to meet with the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama later today to ask him to intervene so that Acting Chief Executive Keni Dakuidreketi can step dow

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Naitasiri coach questions Manu’s selection

Naitasiri Coach Rev Joji Rinakama has questioned National Coach Samu Domoni and 15's selectors for naming former Waikato prop Deacon Manu in the Flying Fijian squad for the Europe Tour. Rinakama told Fijivillage Spo

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Overseas clubs show interest in Suva 7s series

Overseas based clubs have shown interest in participating in the first Digicel Suva 7s series on the 6th and 7th of next month. Chairman Vili Rauca said clubs from New Zealand, Australia and Papua New Guinea will be com

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