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7’s team won’t take part in Nawaka 7’s

The Digicel Fiji 7's team will not be taking part in the main competition in the Fiji Bitter Nawaka 7s tournament this weekend. Coach Joe Savou said instead they will play a few warm-up games with clubs, to be arran

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Naevo Excused from Training

Man Mountain Semisi Naevo has been excused from Fiji 7s training. Naevo injured his ankle during the pool games at last weekend's Marist 7s tournament and has already missed yesterday's and today's training

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Highlanders ready for Knights

The Suva Highlanders team knows what awaits them at Ratu Cakobau Park on Friday afternoon for the 4th round against the Tailevu Knights. Coach Josua Tokula said that after the Knights handed the Stallions their first lo

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Must Win Situation for Crusaders and Roosters

The Western Crusaders and the Bligh Roosters could miss a spot in the Colonial Cup semifinals if they fail to win their remaining matches in the competition. Iliesa Tanivula's Western Crusaders currently lies in 5th

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Fiji 15’s team remains in Top 10

The Fiji 15's rugby team remains in the top 10 in the IRB World rugby rankings despite dropping one place. Ilivasi Tabua's team is now ranked 10th in the World. They were ranked 9th in the world after reaching t

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Fiji 15’s team remains in Top 10

The Fiji 15's rugby team remains in the top 10 in the IRB World rugby rankings despite dropping one place. Ilivasi Tabua's team is now ranked 10th in the World. They were ranked 9th in the world after reaching t

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NZ 7s team to give its best-Tietjens

New Zealand 7s coach Gordon Tietjens said they will have to give their best shot in Hong Kong if they are to maintain their winning record in the 2007/2008 IRB World 7s series. Tietjens comments come after hearing that

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Buzetti’s future in limbo

The Fiji soccer team coach Carlos Buzetti's future with the Fiji Football Association is in limbo. Buzetti again failed to produce the result as Fiji Olympic side finished in third place at the OFC Olympic qualifyin

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Fiji Womens Basketball team steps into big league

The Fiji Women's Basketball team has stepped into the big league! After attaining third place at the Oceania Women's Championship in New Zealand in September - the team will now take part in the Pre-Olympic com

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Suva defeat Nadi in National soccer league

The capital city soccer side beat hosts Nadi by 2-0 in their New World National soccer league match at Prince Charles Park this afternoon. Suva's goals came from Shadrick Dutt and Joseph Mishra. Labasa are currentl

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NZ 7s coach ready for Fiji

New Zealand coach Gordon Tietjens is aware the Digicel Fiji 7s team means business and is serious about winning in Hong Kong after the announcement of experienced players in the 15-member squad on Saturday. Speaking to

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FRU HPU finalizes selection criteria

The Fiji Rugby Union High Performance Unit has finalized the selection criteria that will be used as the basis for players vying for places in the 2008 IRB Pacific Rugby Cup and Pacific Six Nations Cup teams. The criter

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Savou, Tietjens recall top players for HK 7s

With only 18 days to go for the Hong Kong 7s to kick off at the So Kon Po stadium, Digicel Fiji 7s coach Joe Savou and New Zealand coach Gordon Tietjens have made common decisions on their squads. At the announcement of

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Fiji lose to Solomons in Olympic soccer qualifier

The Fiji soccer team lost to the Solomons soccer team in yesterday's game by 3-2. Fiji was leading 2-0 at half-time with goals coming from Golden Boy Roy Krishna and Maciu Dunadamu. Fiji now lies in third position

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Ryder’s Fitness Will Improve

Fiji 7s coach Joe Savou said that Japan based William Ryder will be a star at this year's Hong Kong 7s tournament. Ryder's form at the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament came under spot light after the poor perfor

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Ryder’s Fitness Will Improve

Fiji 7s coach Joe Savou said that Japan based William Ryder will be a star at this year's Hong Kong 7s tournament. Ryder's form at the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament came under spot light after the poor perfor

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Bulikiobo out of Indoor Championship

Fiji athlete Makelesi Bulikiobo is out of the world indoor athletics championship in Valencia. Bulikiobo finished fifth in the women’s 400 meters semifinals this morning with a time of 54.23 seconds. She was the

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Swamy Fined $1000

Ba soccer team defender Avinesh Swamy has been fined $1 000 and banned for two matches by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee. Swamy was shown a red card against Cook Islands during the OFC Olympic qualifying tournament in

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Roosters out of Colonial Cup

The Bligh Roosters franchise side is out of the Colonial Cup competition. Manasa Bari coached side so far lost 2 of their 3 games and lie at the bottom of the points table. Bligh Roosters yesterday lost to Highlanders

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Savou to Work on Winning Combination

Fiji 7s coach Joe Savou said the team selected for the Hong Kong and Adelaide 7s tournaments is one of the best this season. Savou said despite losing the first four tournaments in the 2007/2008 IRB World 7s Series, he&

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