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NRL Players In Fiji Bati Squad

Seven NRL players have been confirmed as starters for the Vodafone Fiji Bati in their squad for the 2008 Rugby League World cup. The final team is not due to be named until October 8th, but Wes Naiqama of the Knights, A

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Time For Girl Power

It’s time for girl power. Fiji Under 12 soccer player Maria Lewavuni wants to be a top player in the Danone Cup soccer tournament in France next month. 11-year-old Lewavuni is one of the two females included in t

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Time For Girl Power

It’s time for girl power. Fiji Under 12 soccer player Maria Lewavuni wants to be a top player in the Danone Cup soccer tournament in France next month. 11-year-old Lewavuni is one of the two females included in

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Flying Fijians Shortlisted For Pacific Islanders Team

Flying Fijians coach Ilivasi Tabua has shortlisted 10 players from the IRB Pacific Nations Cup to play for the Pacific Islanders team this season. Team captain Mosese Rauluni, Filimoni Delasau, Kameli Ratuvou, Sireli Na

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FRU To Decide on SANZAR Tournament

The Fiji Rugby Union will be issuing a statement next week to outline their views on the idea of a Pacific Islanders team joining the expanded Super 14 SANZAR Tournament. Board Chairman, Keni Dakuidreketi said that the

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Sour End to Olympics for Three NZ Swimmers

There's been a sour end to the Olympics for three New Zealand swimmers who have been kicked out of the Games Village and missed last night's final team function after a prank backfired on them. The New Zealand O

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Fiji to Send Two National Youth Teams to Guam

Fiji will be sending two National Youth teams, a Boys and a Girls team to compete in the Oceania Youth Tournament in Guam by the end of next month. This will be the sixth Oceania Tournament that Fiji will be taking part

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Naqelevuki Finally Leaves for South Africa

Flying Fijians outside centre Sireli Naqelevuki has finally left for South Africa. Naqelevuki was due to arrive in South Africa last month after the completion of IRB Pacific Nations Cup but had to stay back because of

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Fiji/Auckland Player Watisoni Lotawa Cited

Fiji and Auckland player Watisoni Lotawa has been cited for allegedly striking Manawatu player Francisco Bosch with his elbow in the Air New Zealand Cup match between Auckland and Manawatu at Eden Park last Saturday. Lo

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Navua Soccer To Take Legal Action

The Navua soccer association will take legal action against Vodafone Labasa soccer president Abinesh Kumar although he has withdrawn the Fiji FACT match-fixing allegation. Anil Sharma said he won't let this matter r

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Navua Soccer To Take Legal Action

The Navua soccer association will take legal action against Vodafone Labasa soccer president Abinesh Kumar although he has withdrawn the Fiji FACT match-fixing allegation. Anil Sharma said he won't let this matter r

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Naming Rights Bidder Threatens To Pull Out

One of the bidders for the naming rights of the National Stadium has threatened to pull out. The executives of the bidding company are not happy with the delay tactics used by the Fiji Sports Council. They have been wa

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Nadi Out for Bonus Point Win

It's the business end of the Digicel Cup and Nadi coach Iliesa Tanivula has urged his players to stay focused if they are to stand a chance of retaining the title this season, as well as claiming the $20,000 prize-mo

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Vijay Singh Wins First PGA Event

Golfer Vijay Singh stole Sergio Garcia's thunder today and along with it the title at The Barclays Classic. Singh outlasted Garcia and American Kevin Sutherland to win the first event of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup

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Nadroga to Host Digicel Cup Semifinal

The top four teams in the Digicel Cup competition have confirmed their place in the semifinals for next month. Nadroga who leads the points table with 41 points and have a game in hand, will host one semifinal at Lawaqa

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Nasinu Soccer Out of Danger Zone

Nasinu soccer team is safe from playing in the Promotion Relegation series this season. They were in danger of playing in the series but their 2-all draw with Tavua yesterday put them in safe zone. Nadroga and Tavua wi

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Fiji Schools U-18 Team Sets Goal

The Fiji Schools Under-18 team has set themselves the goal to win all four matches including the Bledisloe Challenge curtain raiser against the Australia Under-18 on Saturday September 13th at the Suncorp Stadium in Aust

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China Wins 2008 Olympic Games

China has for the first time ever won the Olympic Games. This was more special to them since they were also the host. After the completion of all events, China won 51 gold, 21 silver and 28 bronze. USA who dominated mo

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Kaji Tournament Moves To The West

The FMF Chow Kaji Tournament Committee will be looking at seeking extra funds for next year’s tournament after a huge success in Labasa last week. Speaking to Fijivillage, FMF Chow Kaji Tournament President Rupeni

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China Wins 2008 Olympic Games

China has for the first time ever won the Olympic Games. This was more special to them since they were also the host. After the completion of all events, China won 51 gold, 21 silver and 28 bronze. USA who dominated mo

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