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Fiji Bati Identifies French Weaknesses

The Fiji Bati coaching staff knows the weakness of the French side ahead of their opening pool game on Saturday night. Coach Joe Rabele said the players had another video session of the France and Scotland game yesterda

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Three Players Pull Out Of PIRA Squad

The Pacific Islanders tour to Europe is yet to start, but three players have already pulled out. Team Manager Sitiveni Rabuka said club commitments forced two players from Fiji and one player from Tonga to withdraw from

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Too Much Lovo, Bati Changes Diet

The Fiji Bati rugby league team has had to change their diet due to a lot of lovo food in Australia ahead of their opening pool game on Saturday night against France. Bati coach Joe Rabele said the side has to change t

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Rinakama Yet To Be Approached By FRU

National 15s Assistant Coach Reverend Joji Rinakama has not been approached by the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) to be part of the Digicel Fiji 7s team coaching staff. While National 7s Coach Waisale Serevi said that Rinakama&

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Rinakama Yet To Be Approached By FRU

National 15s Assistant Coach Reverend Joji Rinakama has not been approached by the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) to be part of the Digicel Fiji 7s team coaching staff. While National 7s Coach Waisale Serevi said that Rinakama&

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Ba Prepares To Take On Solomon’s

The injured Ba Soccer players are well on recovery period as they prepare to take on Solomon’s Koloale FC in the opening round of the 2008/2009 O-League. Striker Maciu Dunadamu, Josaia Bukalidi, Roneel Kumar and M

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FRU Reaches Agreement With Serevi

The Fiji Rugby Union has announced it has reached an agreement with the Digicel Fiji 7's coach Waisale Serevi regarding issues surrounding the National 7's squad selection to the upcoming Dubai and George 7's

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Nadi Rugby Hopes for Repeat

The Nadi rugby side is hoping for a repeat when the 2009 rugby season gets underway in March. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side claimed the Farebrother Sullivan Cup after beating Suva in the last challenge by 24-14 and e

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Civoniceva Is Panthers Player Of The Year

Fiji born Australian Kangaroos prop, Petero Civoniceva picked up the Penrith Panthers Player of the Year Award for his outstanding first season at the club. Panthers Football Chief Executive, Mick Leary, declared Civoni

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Nadi Hopeful Of Repeat Next Year

The Nadi rugby side is hoping for another repeat when the 2009 rugby season gets underway in March. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side claimed the Farebrother Sullivan Cup after beating Suva in the last challenge by 24-14

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Naming Rights of National Sports Stadium Unknown

The Fiji Sports Council is yet to announce the new sponsor who will take up the naming rights for the National Sports Stadium. One of the companies that tendered for the sponsorship has withdrawn, forcing the Fiji Sport

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Tadulala To Retire After RLWC

Vodafone Fiji Bati's most veteran player Semi Tadulala wants to lift the Rugby League World Cup title before he retires from International competition. Tadulala who plays for Bradford in England had also played in t

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Tadulala To Retire After RLWC

Vodafone Fiji Bati's most veteran player Semi Tadulala wants to lift the Rugby League World Cup title before he retires from International competition. Tadulala who plays for Bradford in England had also played in t

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Men In Black Face Stiff Challenge

The 4R Limited Men In Black Ba will face stiff challenge from their opponents in the opening match of the 2008/2009 O-League. Koloale FC from Solomons is a new club in the O-League this season and had recently returned

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Bati Name Strongest Side For Opener

The Vodafone Fiji Bati officials have named their strongest side to take on France in their opening match of the Rugby League World Cup. Team manager Ilaitia Naqau said they might use 17 players in the opening match but

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Ba Registers Other Six For O-League

The 4R Limited Men in Black Ba soccer team has registered six players from other districts for the 2008/2009 O-League season. But it will depend on other districts if they want to release their players from 1st November

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Bati Mean Business

The Vodafone Fiji Bati is not in Australia just to make numbers in the Rugby League World Cup. Team manager Ilaitia Naqau said they want to show the world that Pacific Island teams are also a force to be reckoned with a

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Change Of Attitude Needed

Former Agen rugby player Rupeni Caucau will not be considered for any national duties unless he proves to national selectors that he has changed his attitude. Caucau's discipline has cost him in a place in the Digic

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Change Of Attitude Needed

Former Agen rugby player Rupeni Caucau will not be considered for any national duties unless he proves to national selectors that he has changed his attitude. Caucau's discipline has cost him in a place in the Digic

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Fiji Bati Geared Up For France

Fiji Bati has been analysing video recordings of France in preparation of their upcoming Rugby League World Cup Pool play-off this weekend. Bati Coach Joe Rabele said that with concentration now focused on their upcomin

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