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Ba favourites

Fiji soccer giants 4R Electric Ba is the top favourite to win the 2009 Vodafone Fiji Fact this weekend at the TFL Stadium. The Men in Black, who are keeping a low profile in their preparation, is one of the top sides wh

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Bola to make debut

Local based open-side flanker Samu Bola makes his debut in the Flying Fijians 15s rugby jumper this Saturday against Tonga in the opening game of the Pacific Nations Cup. Coach Ilivasi Tabua has opted for the Kadavu man

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Lautoka soccer import ruled out

Australian based Lautoka soccer team goalkeeper Ali Cem Akbal has been ruled out of the Vodafone Fiji Fact which officially starts tomorrow at the TFL National Stadium. Akbal who has been registered with Lautoka, has a

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Ali confirms appearance

Fiji's champion boxer Joy Ali confirms he will appear in the Prasad's Main Event Boxing Promotions Programme next month in Nadi. Ali pulled out of last month's fight under Toe-to-Toe Boxing Promotions becaus

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Rewa duo may not feature for Suva

The Suva soccer team may not be able to field the two players from Rewa for this weekend's Vodafone Fiji Fact. Lisala Vetaukula and Harris Bali have been training with the side but have not been released by Rewa Soc

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Discipline key to win-Leawere

Discipline is the key to a win! These are the sentiments of veteran Kele Leawere, who is one of the oldest players in the Flying Fijians team to take on Tonga at Nuku'alofa this weekend. Speaking from Nadi airport

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Roy on verge of signing contract

Fiji Soccer Team Striker Roy Krishna has made his own decision not to play in the Vodafone Fiji Fact. Krishna is on trial with the Queensland Fury club and is on the verge of signing an official contract. He will again

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Fiji U20 lose to France

The Fiji Under-20 side suffered their second defeat at the Junior World Championships in Japan yesterday after they lost to France by 48-25. The Osea Umu side had already lost to South Africa in their first match by 36-

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Roy Krishna ruled out of Fiji Fact

The Labasa soccer team's dream of winning the Vodafone Fiji Fact this weekend could be shattered. This comes as their golden boy Roy Krishna has been ruled out and will not be travelling to Fiji for the tournament.

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Tuqiri dropped from Wallabies squad

Lote Tuqiri has again been dropped from the Wallabies squad, who are preparing to take on Italy this Saturday in Canberra. Tuqiri was also not considered by coach Robbie Deans, when the Wallabies played the Barbarians l

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Female promoter gets license

The Boxing Commission of Fiji has for the first time ever given a boxing license to a female promoter. Rashmin Nisha has become the third promoter under the Boxing Commission of Fiji to stage fights in Fiji. Nisha said

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Tabua delays in naming captain

The Flying Fijians coach Ilivasi Tabua has no intention of naming his captain at this stage for the opening match of the IRB Pacific Nations Cup competition this weekend. Tabua had a talk with four to five players who c

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Netball reports to be handed over today

The Ministry of Sports will handover the inquiry report on the differences between the Executives of Netball Fiji and National coach Melissa Walker and her Management, regarding the South Africa tour, to the Sports Minis

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Flying Fijians leave Nadi

The Flying Fijians left Nadi this morning for their first Pacific Nations Cup this weekend against Tonga and Coach Ilivasi Tabua knows that the Tongans will give the Fijians a good run for their money. Speaking to Fijiv

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Totori could join Babasiga Lions today

Solomons International, Benjamin Totori could be flying into the country today to join Labasa for this weekend's Vodafone Fiji FACT. Totori's Uncles Fijian soccer club has bowed out of the Solomons Soccer Champi

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Bole to receive netball report today

The Ministry of Sports will hand over the inquiry report on the differences between the executives of Netball Fiji and national coach Melissa Walker and her management, regarding the South Africa tour to the Sports Minis

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10 changes to U20 side

Fiji Under-20 coach Osea Umu has made 10 changes to the side that lost to South Africa in the first game of the Junior World Championship in Japan as they prepare to meet France later this afternoon. Fiji is coming into

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Walker wants Aussie buildup tour

National under-21 netball coach Melissa Walker is working closely with the netball executives and Sports Ministry officials to see if she can take the team on a buildup tour of Australia. When contacted by Fijivillage,

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Tonga will be tough-Tabua

Tonga will be a tough nut to crack in Nuku'alofa this weekend. These are the words of Flying Fijians coach Ilivasi Tabua who said he expects "fireworks" when the two sides clash on Saturday. Tabua said it

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Rewa out to prove a point

The Rewa soccer team will be out to prove that like other teams, they can also win the Fiji Fact title. They have not won the tournament since it started although they have played in the final. Association president Pr

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