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Wainimakutu leads Suva Zone 1

Wainimakutu Junior Secondary School from Namosi are currently leading the Boy’s Division in the Suva Zone 1 competition currently underway at the TFL National Stadium with 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 Bronze. Defending

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Road to Adelaide win tougher

The road for the Digicel Fiji Sevens team to record their second win in the IRB Sevens series in Australia this weekend will be tougher than any past tournament. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side will have to beat Scotla

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Schools to battle it out at Zone meet

19 schools will battle it out for the Suva Zone 1 competition at the TFL Stadium today. Defending boys division champion Nasinu Secondary School will be out to stamp their mark in retaining the title for a second year i

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Tuwai, Burotu play leading roles

Lanky Pio Tuwai and Jerry Burotu have established themselves to play a leading role in the Digicel Fiji Sevens forward pack ahead of the Australia Sevens this weekend. The duo were the top try scorers in the Hong Kong S

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Smart rugby needed

The Digicel Fiji Sevens team will have to play smart rugby to qualify for the Cup quarterfinals at the Australian Sevens tournament in Adelaide. Iliesa Tanivula's side is pooled with Argentina, France and Scotland,

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Lakhan re-elected FASANOC president

One of the top administrators in the country, Vidhya Lakhan has been re-elected as the president of FASANOC for another two years. Lakhan was elected unopposed and is ready for another challenging year, with Team Fiji p

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Mitchell new ONOC president

Fiji's Doctor Robin Mitchell has become the new president for Oceania National Olympic Committee. Mitchell was elected unopposed in New Zealand last night after Kevan Gosper has retired as head of the Oceania region

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Expect same approach

Expect the same approach used by the Digicel Fiji Sevens team in Hong Kong for the Australia Sevens this weekend. Manager Jope Tuivanuavou said the players will treat each pool game seriously as they know all teams will

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Banuve steps up preparation

Long jump specialist and 2008 Best Secondary School Athlete in the Fiji Sports Council Awards, Banuve Tabakaucoro will be out to stamp his mark again after missing out on the gold medal last year. The Marist Brothers Hi

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Cama Ruled Out For NZ 7s

Fiji born and Manawatu based Tomasi Cama and Jordan Puletua have been ruled out of the New Zealand 7s side for the Australia 7s in Adelaide this weekend due to injury. Coach Gordon Tietjens has called in Luke Hamilton a

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IRB 7s Series Still Wide Open

The race of who will be crowned the 2008 and 2009 IRB 7's series champion is still wide open, with South Africa taking a commanding lead, and a chance to win their first ever IRB 7's series title. After the Hong

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Win In HK 7s Is Not End Of Serevi-Lagiloa

While many may see the win in Hong Kong as the sign that our Fiji 7s team can do without 7s wizard Waisale Serevi, a former Manager thinks otherwise.   Speaking to Fijivillage Sports, former 7s Manager, Epeli Lagilo

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MBHS Confident of winning Coke title

Former Coca Cola Boys' Division Champions, Marist Brothers High School is confident of a good outing and win the title. As they wrap up their preparation for the Suva Zone 2 on Friday the Flagstaff boys know the str

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No Replacements For Fiji 7s Team

The Digicel Fiji 7s officials will not be calling in any replacements in this week's Australian 7s tournament in Adelaide. There was a concern for playmaker Emosi Vucago, who was limping during the Hong Kong 7s fina

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No training run today for 7s team

The Digicel Fiji 7s players will not have any training run today, as their flight from Hong Kong to Adelaide was delayed for four hours. Team manager Jope Tuivanuavou speaking from Sydney Airport, just a while ago said

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No promises: IOC president

International Olympic Committee president and rugby lover Jacques Rogge can promise no special favors to sevens when it comes to deciding whether it will make the 2016 Olympics programme. He also had bad news for those

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Digicel Fiji 7s team pumped up

The much needed confidence level has lifted for the Digicel Fiji 7s team after the Hong Kong win on Sunday. Coach, Iliesa Tanivula said the team is pumped up after the victory and they are ready to perform in the Austra

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SGS keeps low profile for Zone meet

Defending Coca Cola Games Boys defending champions, Suva Grammar School, has adopted the same approach from last year in keeping a low profile for the Suva Zone Two on Friday. The Lions camp lost out to rival opponents

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Fiji 7s Prepares For Tough Encounter

The Digicel Fiji 7's team is preparing for a tough encounter in this weekend's Australia 7's after winning the Hong Kong 7's title. Manager Jope Tuivanuavou said they're not going to under estimate t

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Kadavu Zone Boasts Long Distance Runners

The Kadavu Zone is boasting a good field of long distance runners in this year's annual Coca Cola Games meet that will be held next month. Speaking to Fijivillage Sports, Zone Co-ordinator Moape Cama said that they

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