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Tagicakibau Eyes Tough Encounter From Japan

London Welsh club based, Michael Tagicakibau is eyeing a very tough encounter between the Flying Fijians and the Cherry Blossoms, after the John Kirwan coached side upset Tonga in their Pacific Nations Cupmatch last week

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Tailevu Without Key Players

The Tailevu rugby team will be without some key players in the opening Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge against Lautoka on Saturday. The side will miss the services of winger Timoci Nagusa, halfback Nemia Kenatale

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Not Much Pressure on 15s Captain

Flying Fijian 15's Captain Kele Leawere is not under a lot of pressure in this week's Pacific Nations Cup showdown against Japan on Sunday. Speaking to Fijivillage, Leawere said last week's 11-7 loss to the

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Breed players for 2011 RWC-Rauluni

England based half-back Mosese Rauluni believes the time is right to start giving younger players in the Flying Fijian 15's rugby team are break into the starting line-up. Rauluni, who has opted to stay back with hi

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Breed players for 2011 RWC-Rauluni

England based half-back Mosese Rauluni believes the time is right to start giving younger players in the Flying Fijian 15's rugby team are break into the starting line-up. Rauluni, who has opted to stay back with hi

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Replacement Players to Prove Selection

Flying Fijians vice-captain Sireli Naqelevuki is adamant that players coming in to replace Mosese Rauluni and winger Filimoni Delasau have the potential to put up a good game against Japan on Sunday. Speaking to Fijivil

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Flying Fijians Confident of Victory

The Flying Fijians will try to win all their remaining away games in the IRB Pacific Nations Cup competition. They will start their tour of overseas with a match against Japan this Sunday, then they face Australia A on

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Ba Soccer Reverses Policy

The Vodafone Ba Soccer Association has reversed its policy on the non-inclusion of players from other districts. Association President Rishi Kumar said they have a reason to change their decisions because most of their

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Junior Fijians In A Must Win Situation

The Fiji Under-20 rugby side is now in a must win situation in the IRB World Junior Championship. They have so far lost all their games to England, Australia and Canada. Fiji must now beat USA on Thursday to avoid rele

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Flying Fijians Drop To 10th In IRB Ranking

The Flying Fijians have dropped to 10th place in the latest IRB World Rugby Rankings. Ilivasi Tabua's side were hoping to get 8th place but the 7-11 loss against the New Zealand Maori saw them slip one place down.

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Flying Fijians Drop To 10th In IRB Ranking

The Flying Fijians have dropped to 10th place in the latest IRB World Rugby Rankings. Ilivasi Tabua's side were hoping to get 8th place but the 7-11 loss against the New Zealand Maori saw them slip one place down.

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Dovumatua Early Favorite In Oceania Grand Pix

Coca Cola Light Games blue ribbon champion Iowane Dovumatua is the early favorite to win the Gold medal in the Oceania Grand Prix, which will be held in Saipan from this weekend. Dovumatua has the best time of 10.84 sec

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Fiji All But Out Of World Cup Playoffs

The Fiji soccer team is all but out of the Oceania 2010 World Cup soccer playoffs. This is after the Vanuatu and New Caledonia World Cup playoff's match ended in a one-all draw yesterday at the Port Villa Municipal

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Delasau ruled out of PNC against Japan

France based winger Filimoni Delasau has been ruled out of the Flying Fijians team for their third Pacific Nations Cup match against Japan after signing on a new contract. Speaking to Fijivillage sports, Flying Fijians

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Kele Leawere New Flying Fijians Captain

Flying Fijians coach Ilivasi Tabua has named Kele Leawere as the new captain and Stormers based Sireli Naqelevuki as the vicecaptain for the team, in their first away game against the Cherry Blossoms in Japan on Saturda

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Fiji Bati Continues Preparations

The Vodafone Fiji Bati team continues their preparations for next year's World Cup and will meet up with the touring Australian Affiliated States team tomorrow. Speaking to Fijivillage sports, Fiji Bati Manager - Il

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Kele Leawere new Flying Fijians Captain

Flying Fijians coach Ilivasi Tabua has named Kele Leawere as the new captain and Stormers based Sireli Naqelevuki as the vicecaptain for the team, in their first away game against the Cherry Blossoms in Japan on Saturday

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Braid, Brett of NZ Maori Doubtful Against Samoa

New Zealand Maori flanker Daniel Braid and first five-eighth Stephen Brett are doubtful for Saturday's third round Pacific Nations Cup match against Samoa in Hamilton. Both have strained leg muscles following Saturd

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Japan Stun Tonga in PNC

Japan stunned Tonga in the IRB Pacific Nations Cup, beating the islanders 35-13 at Sendai City for their first victory in the tournament. The Japanese pack, impressive against Australia A a week ago, fronted up well to

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Junior Fijians Bundled Out

The Junior Fijians have bundled out of the IRB Junior World Cup Championship after their 17-10 loss to Canada this morning in an error ridden contest in Newport. Speaking in a press conference after the match, team capt

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