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5-a-side boys to lift performance

It will have to be a do or die effort from the national 5-a side soccer team tonight when they will take on defending champion Solomon Islands at the Vodafone Arena in the OFC Futsal Championship. After last night&rsquo

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Joy Ali, Junior Farzan confident of wins

Boxing brothers Joy Ali and Junior Farzan are confident of celebrating their victories together on Saturday. They haven't fought in one programme for a quite a long time. Ali last time fought against Faimasasa Tav

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Lautoka books semifinal spot in Digicel Cup

Current Digicel Cup point’s leaders Lautoka have already booked a semi-final spot with 3 more round of matches remaining. Lautoka who are leading with 36 points will take on second placed Nadroga who have 28 point

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Fiji in for uphill battle

The Fiji team is in for an uphill battle as they take on the defending champions of the OFC Futsal Championship, the Solomon Islands, tonight. Both Fiji and the Kurukurus from the Solomons started off with a win last ni

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Swimmers head to Rome

The Fiji Swimming Association has named six swimmers that will be competing at the 2009 FINA World Swimming Championships in Rome starting at the end of this month. Douglas Miller, Elaijie Erasito and Paul Elaisa are in

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Fiji defeats Vanuatu in Futsal opener

Shivam Nathan and Sandeep Nair scored a goal each to help Fiji beat Vanuatu in their first match of the tournament last night by 2 goals to 1. Fiji were made to battle hard throughout their match against Vanuatu, who we

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Mini Games still on

It has been confirmed that the Pacific Mini Games scheduled for September is still on. In a statement on ABC Pacific Beat, Cook Islands Pacific Mini Games Minister Wilkie Rasmussen confirmed that changes have taken plac

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Naitasiri to host Kaji rugby finals

It is yet to be confirmed how many districts this year will take part in the FMF Chow Kaji rugby finals. Naitasiri will for the first time host this year's finals after Ra withdrew from hosting it last weekend. Fij

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15 member squad announced for World Games

The Fiji Rugby Union has today announced a 15-member sevens squad to prepare for the World Games. Included in the squad is Digicel Fiji 7s captain Vereniki Goneva, who is tipped to be going overseas on a contract. When

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SGS, Marist eye Deans quarterfinals

Suva Grammar and Marist Brothers High School's Under-19 teams look good to advance into the quarterfinals of the 2009 Deans competition. Both teams remain unbeaten in the Southern Zone competition and drew in their

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Naitasiri agrees to host Kaji finals

Naitasiri has agreed to host the FMF Chow Kaji finals next month. Ra withdrew from hosting the finals because of financial reasons and it was left to Naitasiri and Suva to decide who will host the final this year. Fiji

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Tuqiri devastated after being dumped by ARU

Wallaby Lote Tuqiri said he is devastated after being dumped by the Australian Rugby Union, a decision which effectively ended his chances of winning a World Cup with his team-mates. The 67-Test winger said he has been

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No pressure on 5-a-side team

The Fiji 5-a-side soccer team coach Intiaz Khan believes there is no pressure on his side as they prepare for their first match in the Oceania Futsal soccer championship which gets underway tonight at the Vodafone Arena

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Netball Fiji to organize own tournaments

Netball Fiji will organize its own tournament this month so that there is good buildup preparation given to the National Under 21 netball side, preparing for the World Youth Championship. First they had to call off thei

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Hassan eyes Golden Boot award

Lautoka soccer team striker Kamal Hassan is hoping to again take the Golden Boot award from the Oceania Futsal Soccer Championship. Hassan, who was named captain of the Fiji 5-a-side soccer team in this year's champ

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Kenatale eyes Japanese contract

Tailevu rep and Flying Fijians halfback Nemia Kenatale is believed to be eyeing a contract soon with a club in Japan. Kenatale had been eyed by the Cherry Blossoms team management who are definite that after a good outi

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Deans endorses Tuqiri sacking

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has fully endorsed the Australian Rugby Union for sacking Lote Tuqiri, one of the game's highest-profile players, and said the saga will not be a distraction in the lead up to this month&

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Volleyballers lose all games

The Fiji Women's Volleyball side has lost all their games at the 2010 Women's World qualifying rounds in China. In their final match, Fiji went down to Uzbekistan by 3 straight sets. Earlier in the week they l

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FRU expects increased funding

The Fiji Rugby Union should expect an increased funding from the International Rugby Board after a very successful Pacific Nations Cup tournament. Speaking to Fijivillage, IRB Council member Graham Mourie said that Fiji

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Navua continue winning streak

The Southern Forest Navua side continued their winning streak after they beat hosts VIVA Rewa by 2 goals to nil at Ratu Cakobau Park this afternoon. Navua's goals came from Alvin Avinesh and Seveci Rolotakala.

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