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Naqelevuki helps side to win

Flying Fijians wing Sireli Naqelevuki answered some of his critics when he scored a try this morning to help Western Province register their second win in three games in the Currie Cup competition in South Africa. Naqel

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Nadi must win

The Nadi Rugby side must win their Digicel Cup match today to remain in contention to defend their title. The jet-setters this year have struggled to find their form after coach Iliesa Tanivula was appointed as the Digi

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Fiji/SA likely semi matchup

The Digicel Fiji 7s team will now have go through a tough path to defend the World Games Gold medal in Taiwan today. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side won their opening two pool games against Hong Kong 26-10 and against

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7s team ready for kick off

The Digicel Fiji 7s team kicks off their defense of the World Games title against Hong Kong in the next hour, and coach Iliesa Tanivula is eyeing a win to lay the platform for the rest of the pool games. Speaking on IRB

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Navua terminates key player’s contracts

The Navua Soccer Association has terminated the contract of their two key players. Thomas Vulivuli and Ratu Veresa Toma are now eligible to play for other districts from November, when the new Transfer Clearance Window

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Teams battle in final round

With one round remaining in the Digicel Cup, a state of affairs has developed with every single fixture having a say, on whether teams either qualify for the semifinals or qualify for the promotion-relegation contest. L

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Tanivula wants good start

Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula has urged his players for a good start in their opening match at the World Games. Tanivula said Hong Kong, their first opponent is a very unpredictable side and they have a good set

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Kaji finals at Ratu Cakobau Park

The Fiji Primary Schools Association has today confirmed that there is again a change in venue in the Annual FMF Chow Kaji tournament that is scheduled for next month. Speaking to Fijivillage, Association President Rupe

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Nadi leaves out experienced 6

Nadi soccer team officials have not included its six experienced players in their final 22 member squad for next month's Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants soccer tournament. Veteran Viliame Toma, Josefa Tabusau, Ratu

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3 teams fight for semifinal spot

With one round remaining in the Digicel Cup, a state of affairs has developed with every single fixture having a say on whether teams either qualify for the semifinals or qualify for the promotion relegation contest. La

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Glouster waits on Seru Rabeni’s injury

Gloucester Rugby's medics are waiting for the imminent return of new signing Seru Rabeni after he was injured on international duty for the Flying Fijians. The former Leicester centre is understood to be suffering w

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Overseas players registered for BOG

Soccer fans in the country will again get to see overseas players in action for few districts in next month's Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants soccer tournament. Labasa soccer officials have registered Solomon&rsquo

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Tanivula opts for experience

Digicel Fiji Sevens coach Iliesa Tanivula will opt for experience when he will name his run on side to take on Hong Kong in the opening pool game of the World Games. Manager Alifereti Malo said they need to kick-off the

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World Games ideal buildup

Digicel Fiji Sevens Coach Iliesa Tanivula said the World Games Sevens rugby competition will serve as an ideal build-up to the 2009/10 IRB Sevens World Series. He said with players he has taken over to Taiwan, majority

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FRU sticks with Churchill Park

The Fiji Rugby Union has decided to stick with Churchill Park as one of the venues for the Digicel Cup semifinal. Lautoka is the only team so far to have qualified for the semifinal but were not sure whether they will g

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Change of venue for Eastern schools rugby

The Eastern Secondary Schools rugby officials have been forced to move their finals to a different venue on Saturday. This is because the Digicel Cup match between Naitasiri and Tailevu will be held at the Vodafone Ratu

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Rokocoko back in starting line-up

Joe Rokocoko is back in the starting line-up for the All Blacks, as they prepare to take on the South Africa in the Tri Nations match on Sunday. Rokocoko missed the opening match against Australia last weekend but has p

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Naitasiri determined to make semis

The Joji Rinakama coached Naitasiri side is determined to beat Tailevu this weekend to seal their position with the top four teams to qualify for this year's Digicel Cup semifinals. Reverend Rinakama confirmed that

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Labasa, Ba, Rewa to host opening BOG round

Fiji Football Association has released the fixtures for the Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants soccer tournament with Labasa, Ba and Rewa hosting the first round of games on the 1st and 2nd of August. Chief executive Bob

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Krishna awaits confirmation

New Zealand based Roy Krishna is still waiting on whether he will get a chance to fulfill his dream in playing in the A-League competition with the Queensland Fury. Krishna attended the trials with the Queensland side w

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