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More injury woes for the Chiefs

There are more injury woes for the Chiefs ahead of their Super 14 semifinal against the Hurricanes in Hamilton tonight. Taranaki fullback Brett Goodin has been rushed into the squad, replacing the reserve halfback David

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Tanivula wants improvement in standings

Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Iliesa Tanivula wants to lay the platform for 7s rugby for the 2009/2010 IRB 7s series with a win in the last two legs of the season, to improve their standings to second on the IRB points table. W

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Fiji Warriors work on discipline

With only a round-robin game left in the Pacific Rugby Cup competition, the Fiji Warriors have been working tirelessly this week on counseling to improve their discipline. This is the Fiji Warriors second match at Teufa

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7s team wraps up preparations

The Digicel Fiji 7's team will wrap up their preparation for the England 7's tonight with a clear message from coach Iliesa Tanivula that there will be no easy game from pool play. Manager Alifereti Malo said in

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Tawake retains same line-up

Air Pacific Fiji Warriors coach Ifereimi Tawake has stuck to his 22 players from last weeks loss to Upolu Samoa. Manager Isei Rayawa said that after receiving the medical reports and conducting the fitness they have dec

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Boxing commission clears Tui’s fight record

Simione Tui's Toe-To-Toe Boxing Promotion main bout against Australian Daniel Baff is supposed to be the third professional fight for him and most boxing fans have raised questions of whether he qualifies for a profe

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Tulo eyes Commonwealth Games

Arafura Games weight-lifting Gold medalist Manueli Tulo is now eyeing next years Commonwealth Games. After winning gold in the Commonwealth Youth Games last year and with another golden lift in Arafura, the 18 year old

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Cold London weather affects 7s preparations

The cold London weather has affected the Digicel Fiji 7's preparation ahead of the England 7's on Saturday night. The current temperature is around 17 to 19 degrees Celsius with only 2 players in the 12 member t

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Barbarians out to finish on a winning note

The young Air Pacific Fiji Barbarians team, although out of the race to win the Pacific Rugby Cup title, will still be out to finish on a winning note against defending champions Tau'tahi Gold tomorrow. The Osea Del

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Right combinations needed: Tanivula

Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Iliesa Tanivula believes that it is important they get their combinations right from their opening pool game against USA on Saturday night in the England 7s. After spending the last 2 days ironing

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Chiefs suffer serious setback

The Chiefs have suffered a serious setback ahead of Friday's Super 14 rugby semifinal against the Hurricanes, with All Blacks centre Richard Kahui ruled out due to an ongoing calf injury. Kahui bruised his calf two

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7s team places ban on visitors

The Digicel Fiji Sevens has placed a ban on any visitors ahead of the England 7's on Saturday night. Manager Alifereti Malo has confirmed they have decided to take this step to allow the players to focus on the miss

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Lautoka without coach

The Shop and Save Lautoka soccer team is without a coach with only a few weeks to the Vodafone Fiji Fact Tournament. Lautoka Soccer President Shalen Prasad confirmed the team coach Dennis Singh has gone overseas. Pr

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Serevi places money on Scotland

Sevens legend and former Fiji Sevens coach Waisale Serevi has placed his money on Scotland to upset the Digicel Fiji Sevens team in their pool play at the upcoming England Sevens. Serevi worked with the Scotland Sevens

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Wingers in doubt

The Air Pacific Fiji Warriors top 3 wingers would know by tomorrow whether they will be part of the trip to Nukualofa to face the Tau'uta Reds. Apisalome Waqatabu, Ropate Ratu and William Saukuru did not train with

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Sup14 to be expanded to 15 teams

The Super 14 rugby competition will be expanded to 15 teams from 2011. The home country of the 15th team will be decided by tender, with both Australia and South Africa keen on another team. The 15 teams in the competi

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Fiji Warriors ready to deliver

A win against the Tau'uta Reds in Nuku’alofa and playing the finals away from home is a reality the Air Pacific Fiji Warriors are facing for in the Pacific Rugby Cup (PRC) competition. With the last round of c

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SA likely to snatch IRB 7s Series Title

Current IRB 7s series points table leader South Africa will just need to reach the quarterfinals of both the England and Scotland 7s to win the title for the first time. The Paul Treu coached side leads with 104 points

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It’s now or never for local boxer

It's now or never for Navosa based boxer Simione Tui in his showdown against Daniel Baff in the main bout of the toe-to-toe boxing programme on Saturday. Tui, who is fighting for the first time in a main bout, knows

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Warriors assess fitness level

The Air Pacific Fiji Warriors coaching staff are now assessing the fitness level of their 26 players before they will name the final 24 member squad to travel to Tonga. Manager Isei Rayawa said they need to take the bes

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