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Crusaders struggle for man power

Crusaders Coach Todd Blackadder admitted he is struggling for man power as the champions recover from their latest loss to Super 14 rivals the Hurricanes. The New Zealand giants increasing injury list which includes Leo

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Nalaga, Satala join team today

The Digicel Fiji Sevens team is expected to have the deadliest forward pack in this year's World Cup Sevens when France based Napolioni Nalaga and England based Apolosi Satala join the team in Dubai later today. Sat

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Vueti records new PB

Fijian champion weightlifter Joe Vueti has come up with another great performance in the 77kg category at the Pacific Email Tournament at the Oceania Weightlifting Institute in Noumea. Vueti recorded personal bests and

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Tanivula wants to create history

Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula wants to create history in guiding the national side to become the first ever team to successfully defend the Melrose Cup in Dubai this weekend. Past winners of the highest prize in

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CVC 2nd leg in Ba

The Lautoka soccer team will host the second leg of the Champion verse Champion soccer series at Govind Park on Friday. The first leg was won 1-0 by Ba a fortnight ago at the same venue. Fiji FA Chief Executive Bob Kum

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Losing not an option

Losing is not an option for 2001 Oceania Boxing Champion, Ulaiasi Qalaomai when he takes on former welter-weight champion Pita Tabuarua next Saturday. The former welter-weight amateur champion of Fiji said living on the

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Williams likely back this week

Senior test lock Ali Williams may resume his Blues career this weekend in a homecoming boost to their Super 14 chances against the front running Sharks. Williams signed on again for the Blues after a season with the Cru

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Sevens team gets used to hot weather

The hot weather in Dubai is one aspect the Digicel Fiji Sevens team will have to get used to, as they spend the next few days trying to acclimatize. Team Manager Alifereti Malo confirmed the weather is very hot and play

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Tulo sets new Oceania Junior record

Fiji Sports Council, 2008 Sportsman of the Year 18-year-old Manueli Tulo set a new Oceania Junior record in the 56kg category at the Oceania Weightlifting Institute in Noumea. Tulo lifted a total of 228kg, 9kg more than

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Habana out after fractured hand

Bulls and South Africa wing Bryan Habana will miss this month's round of the Super 14, after fracturing a hand in his side's 16-9 win over the Lions in Johannesburg. Habana will have an operation on the injury l

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Nalaga, Satala yet to join 7s team

France based Napolioni Nalaga and England based Apolosi Satala are yet to join the Digicel Fiji Sevens team in Dubai. As confirmed to Fijivillage by Digicel Fiji Sevens Team Manager Alifereti Malo, the overseas based du

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Suka, Sareki to join RWC 7s team tomorrow

Digicel Fiji Sevens replacement players Waisale Suka and Orisi Sareki will leave Fiji tomorrow to join the other World Cup team members already in Dubai. When contacted by Fijivillage, National Coaching Director Ilivasi

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Tuwai to make first debut in Dubai

Digicel Fiji Sevens flanker Pio Tuwai is making his first debut at this year’s World Cup in Dubai, and the 24-year-old native from Votua in Ba, is very confident and does not feel any pressure at all. Pio is a goo

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Fiji has the depth: Daunivucu

Digicel Fiji Sevens playmaker Jone Daunivucu believes Fiji has the depth to do well in Dubai and should give their best in all their pool games, starting with Georgia as all teams are taking their best for the World Cup.

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Chiefs denied two tries

The Chiefs were denied two tries within the space of four minutes by the television match official as the Sharks hung on grimly for a 22-15 win in Hamilton last night. Captain Liam Messam and replacement for the backlin

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Rokodiva living his dream

The baby of the Digicel Fiji 7's team, Peni Rokodiva Jnr is now living his dream he had wished for 4 years ago, and that is to be part of the side that won Melrose Cup in Hong Kong. The 21 year old was still 17 year

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7s players ready to defend World Cup - Daunivucu

Digicel Fiji 7's play-maker Jone Daunivucu believes the local based players selected to defend the Melrose Cup next weekend, are ready to lift their performance to the expectation of the rugby fans. Daunivucu who is

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Support the team - Lobendan

The rugby public should not live in the past and will have to face reality by giving the young new players in the Digicel Fiji 7's team a chance to prove themselves, in defending the Melrose Cup next weekend in Dubai

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U21 netball beat South Africa

The Fiji U-21 netball team started their 10 day tour of New Zealand with a 37-36 win against South Africa yesterday. It was a sweet victory for the Melissa Walker coached side who are ranked 13th in the world, while Sou

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Suka, Sariki yet to get visas for 7s RWC

The Digicel Fiji 7s team left for Dubai this morning without the two late replacement players. Waisale Suka and Orisi Sariki were left behind, as they do not have visas at this stage. Suka and Seriki were the last minu

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