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FRU Gives Full Support To Tanivula

The Fiji Rugby Union will give the full support to the new Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Iliesa Tanivula during the Wellington 7s tournament this weekend. Chairman Keni Dakuidreketi is expecting Tanivula to do a fine job despit

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Naba Has Confidence In Side

This is a chance for us young players to prove our worth and we will be treating each game as a final. Co-captain Etonia Naba said that he has confidence in the young boys. Naba, who was co-captain with Emosi Vucago u

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FFA Meets On Transfer Clearances

The Fiji FA is currently having a meeting to finalize the transfer window clearance of local players. Acting chief executive Bob Kumar had earlier confirmed that they would finalize everything today as they needed time

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Duo To Lead 7s Team

The Fiji Rugby Union has today announced two co-captains for the Wellington and San Diego leg of the IRB 7's series while no one has been specifically given the title of captain. Vice-captain in the opening leg of t

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All On Track-Walker

Fiji Netball coach Melissa Walker is confident all is on track for the country's Under-21 team to tour New Zealand next month. A full squad of 15 will travel for matches against provincial teams and internationals s

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Warriors Thrashed

The Ifereimi Tawake coached Fiji Warriors side were thrashed by a more experienced NSW Waratahs side by 60 points to nil in front of a crowd of over 7,000 at Newcastle last night. The Waratahs ran in 10 tries while the

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Veikoso Given Tough Task To Lead Warriors

Nadi's Viliame Veikoso has been given the tough task of leading the young Fiji Warriors side to take on the NSW Waratahs later this evening. Veikoso will be assisted by Naitasiri's Josefa Satini and coach Iferei

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FRU Sets Record Straight

The Fiji Rugby Union has this afternoon set the record straight with regards to the end of Waisale Serevi's employment with the Fiji Rugby Union. In a statement issued today, the FRU stated it does not have a grudge

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It’s Time To Move On: Tanivula

New Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Iliesa Tanivula said it is now time for everyone to move forward and focus on the future. Tanivula said the players have been briefed and at the moment they are now focusing on the Wellington 7

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Morale High In Warriors Camp

A young Fiji Warriors team will be putting their hearts on the line when they meet the NSW Warratahs this evening. Team Manager Isei Rayawa said morale in camp is high at the moment as the boys are eager to meet the Sup

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Time Will Tell

Only time will tell how successful we can be. New Digicel 7s Coach Iliesa Tanivula said the 12 member squad has been adapting well to the change in leadership. Tanivula said that after going through a training run with

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Disputes Reasons For Delay: FFA

Fiji Football Association (FFA) had revealed that disputes within various districts had led to a few delays in finalizing the Transfer Window. Fiji FA CEO Bob Kumar who has just arrived in the country said that they wil

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Time To Move On-Suva Rugby

The Suva Rugby Union, of which terminated Coach Waisale Serevi is a member, met this afternoon to discuss the decision made by the FRU Board to terminate his services. Speaking to Fijivillage, Suva Rugby Union secretary

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Serevi’s Sacking Comes At Wrong Time-Tietjens

Waisale Serevi's sacking comes at a wrong time for Fiji. IRB 7's series most successful Coach, New Zealand 7's Gordon Tietjens said the move by the Fiji Rugby Union to remove Serevi yesterday comes at a very

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Vodafone Extends FNRL Sponsorship

Fiji National Rugby League received a boost after Vodafone extended their sponsorship contract with the side. This was confirmed by Vodafone Fiji at the Fiji Bati Awards Night held last week. However, FNRL Official, Rus

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Stick By Selection Criteria-Keni

New Digicel Fiji 7's coach, Iliesa Tanivula will have to work closely with the National selectors for the remainder of the IRB 7's Series and the defense of the Melrose Cup in March. Acting FRU CEO, Keni Dakuidr

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CvC Dates Confirmed

The Fiji Football Association has today announced that the first Champion versus Champion series will be played on February 21st and not on the 7th as earlier confirmed. Fiji FA CEO Bob Kumar said Ba had requested for t

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FNRL Yet To Appoint New Coach

The Fiji National Rugby League is yet to finalise who will take over as the new Fiji Bati Coach after current coach Joe Rabele's contract ended last year. FNRL Official, Rusiate Ratakele said that they are in the pr

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Serevi Looks At Assessing Fitness Levels

Digicel Fiji 7's Coach, Waisale Serevi is now looking at assessing the fitness levels of the young team he has been handed by taking part in competitions against local clubs. The Board of National selectors chose a

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Serevi Was Aware-FRU Acting CEO

The Fiji Rugby Union remains firm in the selection made by the national selectors for the Digicel Fiji 7's team to the Wellington and San Diego 7's. Although coach Waisale Serevi is not happy with some of his ke

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