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Hockey Fiji Looks For Young Players

Hockey Fiji is looking for young players to fill in three places up for grabs in the final team to the Australian Hockey Fest that will be held in July. Development Officer, Tai Smith said that after a hockey workshop d

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Womens Soccer Heading In Right Direction-Janeman

Fiji FA's Development officer Farouk Janeman said womens soccer in the country is heading into the right direction after two of players from National Womens team were nominated for the OFC Player of the Year award.

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National 7s Tournament Participants Still Unknown

The Fiji Rugby Union is not sure at this stage as to how many teams will compete in the BP National 7s tournament this weekend. At this stage no teams have registered despite numerous calls by FRU to provinces to send i

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Nagusa Remain Doubtful

Flying Fijians wing Timoci Nagusa remains a major fitness doubt for Ulster's Magners League clash against Edinburgh despite being named in a 27-man squad for Friday's game. Nagusa pulled a hamstring early on in

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Ryder, Naevo Could Play In Wellington 7s

Japan based William Ryder and Semisi Naevo could force their way into the 12-man Digicel Fiji 7s squad to Wellington and San Diego 7's next month. It is understood that Ryder and Naevo are available for the second l

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Bolabiu Top Bet For Sports Personality Award

The Fiji Sports Council has received five final nominations for the 2008 Sports Personality of Year and are expected to release the names by the end of this week. A likely top contender to claim the Sportsperson for 200

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Serevi Pleased With Players Performance

National 7's Coach, Waisale Serevi is pleased with the performance of his players in the 15 man training Digicel squad after the Festive break. Serevi who has had a few runs with the boys said that the break they to

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Cakau, Duidomo’s Fate Depend On FRU

The Fiji Rugby Union will meet tomorrow to decide the fate of two Digicel Fiji 7s players vying for a spot in the final 12-man team to Wellington and San Diego 7s tournaments next month. Setefano Cakau and Lemeki Duido

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Krishna Not Far From Becoming Professional Player

Labasa soccer team striker Roy Krishna is not far from becoming a professional soccer player. These were the words of National Soccer Coach Carlos Buzetti, who brought Krishna into the limelight, when he heard that he h

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Possibilities Of Fiji Playing In AFL International Cup

Fiji could be playing in the International Cup competition of the Australian Football League or Ozzie Rules in the near future. AFL Oceania Development manager Andrew Cadzow told worldfootynews.com that Fiji has good pl

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Fiji Barbarians Return Home Empty Handed

The Fiji Barbarians will return home empty handed after losing out in the Punta del Este 7s tournament in Uruguay. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side first lost 14-21 to Buenos Aires in the Cup quarterfinal and later were

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Fiji Barbarians Return Home Empty Handed

The Fiji Barbarians will return home empty handed after losing out in the Punta del Este 7s tournament in Uruguay. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side first lost 14-21 to Buenos Aires in the Cup quarterfinal and later were

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Roy Nominated OFC Player Of The Year Award

Fiji and Labasa soccer team striker Roy Krishna has for the first time ever has been nominated for the OFC Player of the Year award. Krishna has been one of the best strikers for Fiji recently, helping the National side

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Fiji Barbarians Fall Short

The Fiji Barbarians are now out of the Punta del Este 7s tournament in Uruguay. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side lost to Buenos Aires in the quarterfinals this morning by 21 points to 14. Buenos Aires, a club team from

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Global Baba’s Invited To 7s Tournaments

The Global Babas 7s Team from Fiji has been invited to take part in three International 7s tournaments this year. They will be carrying Fiji's hopes in Australia, New Zealand and Samoa. Team Manager Rajesh Singh is

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Team Fiji To Get Expert Overseas Coaches

Team Fiji will get expert coaches from overseas to help our athletes to prepare for the Mini Pacific Games in the Cook Islands later this year. Chef de Mission Patrick Bower said it will be cheaper rather than sending t

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RWC 7s 2009 Set To Be Biggest Ever

Rugby World Cup 7's 2009 is set to be the biggest ever celebration of international rugby, bringing together 24 men's and 16 women's team across three days of enthralling action at Dubai's brand new stadi

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Ba Soccer To Seek Help From FFA For Dauniseka’s Release

Ba Soccer Association will seek help from Fiji Football Association to secure the release of Suva midfielder Petero Dauniseka. Association secretary Iliyaaz Khan said they will be writing to Fiji FA because Suva soccer

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FRU 15s Calendar To Officially Kick-Off in March

The Fiji Rugby Union 15's calendar will officially kick-off in March. After the FRU decided to scrap the Colonial Cup this season, they have moved the Digicel Cup competition to March where the 12 provincial teams w

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Serevi Likely To Make Changes

Digicel Fiji 7's coach Waisale Serevi is likely to make 2 to 3 changes in his 12 member team for the Wellington and San Diego 7's. Although the side failed to perform up to expectations in the last two IRB 7&#39

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