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Fiji 7s Team Presents I-Ta-Tau

The Digicel Team has presented their "I-Ta-Tau" today are all geared up for the first leg of the IRB world 7s series in Dubai next weekend. The Waisale Serevi-coached side had a farewell church service this af

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Last Meet for 7s Team Before Departure

Digicel Fiji 7's Players and management are expected to meet together with their family members this afternoon for a buffet before the team departs for Dubai. New manager for the Team, Jope Tuivanuavou said that the

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Pacific Islanders Win Atlast

Three Fijians, Filimoni Delasau, Kameli Ratuvou and Seremaia Bai were instrumental for the Pacific Islanders Europe Tour last night when they defeated Italy 25-17. Delasau scored two tries while Ratuvou ran in one for t

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Serevi Has Faith In His Players

The Digicel Fiji 7s coach Waisale Serevi has faith in the players that will fly the country's flag in Dubai and George 7s tournaments. Serevi said the 12-member squad that he has selected is the best so far, and the

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Tailevu Naitasiri Qualify in Promotion Relegation

Tailevu Naitasiri have qualified to play in the Promotion Relegation series of beating Dreketi 1-0 in the second leg today. Both the soccer team's were locked at nil-all, but in the dying stages of the match Tailevu

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Singh in Running For 2008 PGA Player of the Year

Golfer Vijay Singh is in the running for the 2008 PGA Tour Player of the Year award. Singh have been nominated for the award after a successful 2008 season. Singh - the three times winner clinched the lucrative FedEx

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FASANOC Thanks Interim Govt For Support

FASANOC vice-president Atma Maharaj has thanked the Interim Government for its continued support for Fiji's sports participation at Regional and International Games, and the allocation for the Mini Pacific Games of $

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Pacific Islanders, Italy Desperate For Win

The Pacific Islanders and Italy are both desperate to end the year with a win at the expense of the other in their first test tomorrow. While Italy were edged by Australia 30-20 two weeks ago, and outplayed by Argentina

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Roy Krishna Named in Waitakere Line-Up

Fiji soccer team golden boy Roy Krishna has been named in the Waitakere United's starting line-up for the O-League encounter against Vanuatu's Port Villa Sharks. Krishna left the country yesterday after helping

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Vucago To Captain National 7s Team

The Digicel Fiji 7s coach Waisale Serevi has not considered Prison officer Setefano Cakau for the first leg of the IRB World 7s Series in Dubai and George. FRU earlier this week received a letter from the family of dece

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Four Youngsters Given Chance By NZ 7s Coach

New Zealand rugby 7s supremo Gordon Tietjens has given another four youngsters the chance to stamp their mark on the world stage. The 10th edition of the world 7s series kicks off in Dubai next Friday with New Zealand s

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No Assistance Applied For In Budget By FRU

The Fiji Rugby Union did not apply for any assistance from the interim government, when the 2009 Budget is announced this morning. With the World Cup 7s tournament the only major event for next year, this could be the r

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No Assistance Applied For In Budget By FRU

The Fiji Rugby Union did not apply for any assistance from the interim government, when the 2009 Budget is announced this morning. With the World Cup 7s tournament the only major event for next year, this could be the r

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Serevi Likely To Name 3 New Caps

Digicel Fiji 7s coach Waisale Serevi is likely to name 3 new caps in the 12 member team to be named this morning for the opening leg of the IRB 7s in Dubai and George. After the side wrapped up their preparation yesterd

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Ministry of Youth and Sports Asks for $4m

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has put a submission to the Interim Government asking for $4 million for next year, when the 2009 Budget is announced tomorrow. Director Youth and Sports, Josefa Matau said the $4 millio

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Serevi Banks On Vucago

Fiji 7's coach Waisele Serevi is banking on Emosi Vocago to assist the team when it comes to crunch time. The 7's wizard who is currently in camp with the training squad says that the experience Vucago will be a

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Rauluni Relegated Against Italy

Fiji rugby 15's captain Mosese Rauluni will not start against Italy for the Pacific Islanders final tour match. Rauluni has been relegated to the reserve bench and his captaincy band has been given to Tonga's Ni

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11 Athletes Nominated For Youth Festival

Athletics Fiji has nominated 11 athletes to compete in next year's Australian Olympic youth Festival. Most of the athletes that took part in the Commonwealth Youth Games have been retained while new inclusions see N

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Police Add One More Trophy To Their Cabinet

Police have added another trophy to their cabinet after a good outing at the Police Rugby League World Cup in Australia. Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni, who was on hand to welcome the winning squad last night, said

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Naba Wants Showdown With NZ In Dubai

Former Digicel Fiji 7s Captain Etonia Naba wants another showdown with IRB 7's series champions, New Zealand in the opening leg in Dubai next week. Naba was captain of the side that lost 26-19 to New Zealand in the

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