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Kangaroos Expect Tough Competition

Australian Rugby League hooker Cam Smith says the team is expecting Vodafone Fiji Bati to try to "blow them off the park" in the early stages of their Rugby League World Cup semifinal at Sydney Football Stadium

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Pacific Islanders Name Strongest Team

The Pacific Islanders have named one of the strongest team to face France on Sunday and many of them will feel at home no less than seven players in the starting XV ply their trade in the Top or Pro Division 2. The big

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Rokocoko Named in Barbarians

Fiji born All Blacks wing Joe Rokocoko is the only Fijian player named in the Barbarians starting 15 by World Cup winning coach Jake White for next month's London Olympic Centenary match against Australia at Wembley.

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Prayer, Laughter and Pride

Prayer, laughter and pride, they are three ingredients the smiling Fijians will call on when they confront $8 million worth of Australian's finest rugby league flesh in Sunday's Rugby League World Cup semifinal.

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Taveuni Aims For Gold

A strong 99 member Taveuni team has anchored their hopes this year in getting 6 gold medals. The team, who arrived into Suva yesterday afternoon, has had only one training run and said though they do not have a lot of t

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Fiji Soccer Moves Up One In World Ranking

The Fiji soccer team has gone one place up in the latest World Soccer Rankings released by Fifa this morning. The Carlos Buzetti coached side is now ranked 137 and could go further up if they beat New Zealand in the Wor

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Bati Retains Same Team for Kangaroo Clash

Vodafone Fiji Bati coach Joe Rabele has retained the same set of players for the semifinal clash that beat Ireland to qualify for the Rugby League World Cup last four. Rabele said the players selected are the best and h

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Kangaroos Ready For Fiji Bati

Fiji born Australian Kangaroos prop Petero Civoniceva is delighted that the country of his origin has done so well in the Rugby League World Cup but insists they will be going no further in the tournament. The 32-year-o

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Kangaroos Ready For Fiji Bati

Fiji born Australian Kangaroos prop Petero Civoniceva is delighted that the country of his origin has done so well in the Rugby League World Cup but insists they will be going no further in the tournament. The 32-year-o

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7 Fijians Named In Pacific Islanders Line-up

The Pacific Islanders team has again been dominated by the Fijian players for this weekend's match against France on Sunday. When the side took on England, there were 6 Fijians in the starting line-up and Coach Qudd

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We Are Capable – Fiji Bati

Vodafone Fiji Bati have the players to match the World Cup champions Australia. Bati wing Akuila Uate said they have not reached the Rugby League World Cup semifinals by fluke and they will show the world what they are

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National Stadium To Get New Name

The National Sports Stadium will have a new name by the end of this week. Talks are currently underway between the Fiji Sports Council and the new company which Sports Council chairman Paul Yee said is a 100% locally ow

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Bati To Give Best Shot Against Kangaroos

The Vodafone Fiji Bati will give it their best shot in the semifinal against Australia on Sunday. The team's wing Akuila Uate said although the odds are against them, they could create history if they manage to beat

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Oceania Officials To Help At Chow Games

The FMF Chow Primary Schools Athletics Association has hired officials from the Oceania Athletics Association to control the electronic system during the finals which starts on Friday. Chief organizer Patrick Bower sai

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12 Named To Lead Hockey Side

Twelve players have been named as the leaders of the three Hockey Fiji teams that will be competing at the first Pacific Hockey Cup Championships in Suva. Team Fiji coach Hector Smith said Shaun Corrie, Amasai Matabua,

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Money No Motivation For Fiji Bati’s Stunning Performance

Money may not be the motivation behind Vodafone Fiji Bati's stunning Rugby League World Cup run - but it certainly weighed heavily on many of the players' minds. Fiji Bati Management have revealed most players w

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Bati Fullback Hayne Cleared To Play

Vodafone Fiji Bati fullback Jarryd Hayne has been cleared to line-up against Australia in the second World Cup semifinal in Sydney on Sunday. Hayne has been cautioned for leading with his legs and feet in a tackle in a

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Uate Not Ready to Change To Rugby Union As Yet

Vodafone Fiji Bati wing Akuila Uate is not ready to change to rugby union as yet. Digicel Fiji 7s coach Waisale Serevi yesterday said that he will be happy to see if Uate changes the code and opts to play for the Fiji

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Uate Not Ready to Change To Rugby Union As Yet

Vodafone Fiji Bati wing Akuila Uate is not ready to change to rugby union as yet. Digicel Fiji 7s coach Waisale Serevi yesterday said that he will be happy to see if Uate changes the code and opts to play for the Fiji

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Lewaqai May Be Left Out of 7s Squad

Nadi rugby forward Isei Lewaqai may be left out of the Digicel Fiji 7s 12-member squad, when it is announced on Saturday after the Provincial 7s tournament in Lautoka. Lewaqai remains injured and also failed to join the

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