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Tonga/Fiji Make Changes For Last Match

In their quest to win their last IRB Pacific Nations Cup against Fiji this weekend, the Ikale Tonga rugby team has made four changes to the side that lost by 20-15 to Samoa last week. The defeat against Samoa has left t

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FRU Will Stick To Criteria

The Fiji Rugby Union will not bow down to pressure from the rugby public on the selection criteria for the Digicel Fiji 7s coach to defend the Melrose Cup and lead the side to the 2008/2009 IRB 7s series. When applicati

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Lautoka To Meet Labasa

The Lautoka soccer team travels to the North on Saturday knowing that the host team Vodafone Labasa knows a lot about the way they will approach the match. Three former Lautoka reps are in the Babasiga Lions team who ha

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Baleinadogo Secures French Contract

Former Highlanders and Fiji's inside centre Dan Baleinadogo has made a huge comeback in the international arena after securing a contract to play for top club Le Stade Aurillacois club in France. Baleinadogo said t

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Top 7s coaches Eye Coaching Role

Applications for the Digicel Fiji 7's coaching job for the IRB 7's series closed yesterday afternoon and the Fiji Rugby Union will now short-list those who will be interviewed. Fijivillage Sports has been reliab

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Rewa Soccer in a Must Win Situation

The Viva Rewa soccer team faces a must win situation when they take on the Vodafone Ba to get their campaign back on track for the Super 6 title. After two losses to Vodafone Labasa and Nadi, the delta tiger's will

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Local players Lack International Exposure-Murphy

The local based players in the Flying Fijians squad still need more exposure in playing at international level. This was highlighted in yesterday's match against Australia A when Fiji were beaten by 50 points to 13.

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Match Fixing Investigations Continue

The Fiji Football Association Independent Committee will take another two weeks to investigate the alleged match-fixing during the Fiji Fact in May this year. Association President Doctor Samsud Dean Sahu Khan said he h

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Nagusa Hopeful for Tonga Match

Flying Fijians Coaching staff is hopeful that wing Timoci Nagusa will play in the last match of the IRB Pacific Nations Cup against Tonga on Saturday. Nagusa was carried off the field against Australia A yesterday in wh

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Athletes Bag 12 Gold

The Fiji athletics team will return home from Saipan today with 12 gold, 8 silver and 3 bronze after the completion of the Oceania Athletics Championship. Fiji Athletics coach Albert Miller said this was one of the best

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Flying Fijians Out Of Contention

The Flying Fijians are now out of contention in this year's IRB Pacific Nations Cup competition. Ilivasi Tabua's side will finish in third place even if they lose to Tonga this Saturday in Nuku'alofa. They

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Flying Fijians Out Of Contention

The Flying Fijians are now out of contention in this year's IRB Pacific Nations Cup competition. Ilivasi Tabua's side will finish in third place even if they lose to Tonga this Saturday in Nuku'alofa. They

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Nasinu, Navua Win opening Matches

Nasinu and Navua soccer teams could avoid playing in the promotion relegation soccer series after they both won their opening round of matches in the bottom four competitions. Nasinu on Saturday night defeated Nadroga 2

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Duos Inclusion Adds Strength

The Australia A team knows the inclusion of Sireli Naqelevuki and Kameli Ratuvou in the Flying Fijians run on team will add a lot of strength in the side. Speaking to Fijivillage, coach Phil Mooney said the ability of t

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Kunavore And Co Win French Title

France based center three quarter Maleli Kunavore kicked a penalty and played an instrumental role to help his Toulouse club be crowned champions of France for the 17th time this morning with a 26-20 win over Clermont.

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Lautoka/Suva Target First Win

Both the Lautoka and Suva soccer teams will be out to register their first win in the New World National Soccer League Super 6 series this afternoon. Both sides lost their opening game last week with the Sugar city boys

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Rokocoko Contemplates Stint Overseas

Joe Rokocoko is in two minds on his playing future in New Zealand. The star All Blacks and Blues wing said he's torn between heading overseas and staying in New Zealand so he can play in the next Rugby World Cup. R

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Naqelevuki/Ratuvou Cleared

The Flying Fijians coaching staff has cleared Sireli Naqelevuki and Kameli Ratuvou to be included in the run on team against Australia A this afternoon. The duo who were doubtful to start the match because of injury, ha

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Naqelevuki/Ratuvou Cleared

The Flying Fijians coaching staff has cleared Sireli Naqelevuki and Kameli Ratuvou to be included in the run on team against Australia A this afternoon. The duo who were doubtful to start the match because of injury, ha

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Rauluni Has Big Role To Play

Flying Fijians captain Mosese Rauluni will have a big role to play against Australia A tomorrow in Brisbane. Rauluni who celebrated his 33rd birthday yesterday has never played against Australia A. FRU's High Perfo

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