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Top officials support 60 minute soccer

The top three officials from the Super Premier division have come out in support of Fiji FA president Doctor Samsud Dean Sahu Khan to remain with the 60 minutes of soccer in major tournaments. It has been passed in the

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Samoans wary for Fijians

The Samoans are wary of the Flying Fijians and know that the hosts will not give a win away easily in their next PNC encounter on Saturday. Speaking to Fijivillage, Samoan team manager Matthew Vaea said that he has stre

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Kwadjo/Ali fight next year

Boxing fans in the country will have to wait a bit longer to see the fight between Australian based Joseph Kwadjo and Joy Ali. Kwadjo challenged Ali earlier this year after he knocked out Paula Tuilau in the second roun

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Improve or out, Rokocoko told

Fiji born All Blacks winger Joe Rokocoko has been warned by All Blacks coach Graham Henry to find his form in the next test match against Italy or will face the consequences. Rokocoko scored seven tries in the Super 14

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JABs beat Japan in PNC

The Junior All Blacks are highly likely to be crowned the new champions of the IRB Pacific Nations Cup. In the third round today, the Junior All Blacks defeated Japan by 52 points to 21. They led 40-nil at the break but

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Kwadjo signs 5 year deal with Feroz

Ghana born Samoan based boxer Joseph Kwadjo has signed a five-year deal with Toe-to-Toe Boxing Promotions Promoter Abdul Feroz. Kwadjo made his name in Fiji after he knocked out Paula Tuilau in the second round in the N

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Singh finishes on 27th place

Golfer Vijay Singh finished in 27th place after the final round of the US Open this morning. Singh didn't do well in the first three rounds but had 1 under par 9 in the final round which was not enough to take him i

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Fiji to host 2010 Karate Championship

The Fiji Karate Federation has been given the green light to host the 2010 Open Karate Championship in Suva. It's the first time that Fiji will host such a big event. Fiji Karate Federation President Makarita Lenoa

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Draiba Fijian, Suva Primary favourites

Draiba Fijian and Suva Primary School are hot favourites of retaining their titles during the Suva Kaji rugby finals. Draiba Fijian who is the Under 14 reigning champions are through to the knockout stages while Suva Pr

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Samoa defeats Tonga in PNC

The Samoan rugby team has defeated Tonga by 27 points to 13 in round three of the IRB Pacific Nations Cup competition. This was Samoa's second win in the competition and they remain on course for a second place fini

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Nagusa out against Samoa

It has been confirmed that Flying Fijians and Ireland based winger Timoci Nagusa has been ruled out for the next Pacific Nations Cup match against Samoa on Saturday. Speaking to Fijivillage sports, Fiji team Manager Sem

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U21 Netball tour on

We are definitely having a tour! This has been clarified by Under-21 Netball Coach Melissa Walker, who said she will be using the Australian tour as a build-up for the team to the World Youth Championships in August. W

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Weaknesses identified

It is back to the drawing board for the Flying Fijians. Co-Captain Seru Rabeni said the team had a debriefing after their game against the Junior All Blacks and have promised not to disappoint the home crowd when they t

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90 minute soccer unlikely

The Fiji Football Association may not have 90 minutes of soccer in major tournaments from next season. A resolution was passed in one of the Fiji FA meetings to have 90 minutes of soccer in major tournaments from next s

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Nalaga unlikely against Samoa

It is unlikely that France based winger Napolioni Nalaga will join the Flying Fijian 15's rugby team camp today although Timoci Nagusa is injured. Manager Semi Rogoyawa confirms that coach Ilivasi Tabua has not mad

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Samoans look forward to Fiji Game

After analysing the Flying Fijians in a video session last night, the Samoans are confident that they will put up a hard fight this weekend. Team manager, Matthew Vaea said the side knows that their encounter against th

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Navua players to be rewarded

The Navua soccer team players will for the first time get awards for making it back-to-back at the Fiji Fact. Association president Anil Sharma confirmed that they have managed to get a sponsor worth of $7000 for the aw

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Nalaga available

Clermont based Napolioni Nalaga has today cleared the air that he has informed Flying Fijians coach Ilivasi Tabua of his availability to play in the remainder of the Pacific Nations Cup competition. Speaking to Legend F

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Nagusa under injury cloud

Ireland based winger Timoci Nagusa is the only major injury concern for the Flying Fijians following the 45-17 loss to the Junior All Blacks last week. Flying Fijians team manager Semi Rogoyawa has confirmed that Nagusa

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Banuve to attend World Youth Champs

2009 Coke Games sportsman of the year Banuve Tabakaucoro will be leaving Fiji on Saturday to take part in the World Youth Championships in Italy. Speaking to Fijivillage, Bola Tafou ,Tabakaucoro's coach, said that T

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