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Knights upset Crusaders in Colonial Cup

The Coastal Stallions suffered their first defeat in the Colonial Cup competition this afternoon. Tailevu Knights upset the Stallions 15 points to 10 to remain on course for the semifinal spot. The Coastal Stallions ju

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Babasiga Lions defeat Suva at home

The Labasa soccer team is now leading the National soccer league points table with nine points. This is after the Babasiga Lion defeated Suva 2-1 this afternoon at Subrail Park. Fiji's champion soccer side started

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Prison Gold-Army Red tipped for Marist 7s final

Prison Gold and Army Red are tipped to play in the finals later this afternoon at the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament. Prison Gold advanced into the last four after beating Marika Vunibaka's Lomaiviti side by 20 po

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Tailevu Knights in a must win situation

The Tailevu Knights must win today's match against the unbeaten Coastal Stallions side to have any chances of making the semifinal stages in the Colonial Cup competition. Coach Etuate Waqa is confident of a victory

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Bulikiobo qualifies for 400m semifinals

Fiji athlete Makelesi Bulikiobo has qualified for the 400 metres semifinals at the World Indoor Championships in Valencia after finishing third in her heat this morning. Bulikiobo, the first Fiji athlete to compete at t

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Vili Satala could be a surprise inclusion

Fiji 15's rugby hitman Viliame Satala could be a surprise inclusion in the Fiji 7s 12-member squad to the Hong Kong and Adelaide 7s tournaments. Satala, who is known for his hard hitting tackles have guided his Namo

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Northern Sharks in Contention for Colonial Cup Semis

The Northern Sharks are now in contention for a semifinal spot in the Colonial Cup. This is after they upset the Western Crusaders at Subrail Park in Labasa last night by winning the match 37 points to 25. The Sharks a

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Defending Champion out of Marist 7s

A new champion will be crowned his afternoon at the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament. Defending Champions Nawaka are out of the main competition after losing their final pool match yesterday, although they had the likes

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Bulikiobo named FASANOC Female athlete of the year

Fiji's Sprint Queen Makelesi Bulikiobo was last night named FASANOC Female Athlete of the Year. Bulikiobo had a great season last year winning 4 gold medals at the Pacific Games and also getting a ticket to compete

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NZ soccer team qualify for Beijing Olympics

The New Zealand soccer team has unofficially qualified for the Beijing Olympics. The Oly Whites won their fourth straight match in the Olympic qualifying tournament in Lautoka yesterday beating the Solomons 2-0. They w

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Army Red Favourites for Marist Title

Last year's Fiji Bitter Marist 7s losing finalists, Army Red has stamped their mark as the top favourites to win this year's tournament. The Napolioni Naulia led side has been the only team that is able to go pa

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Marist 7s Heats Up

The reigning champions of the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s, Nawaka nearly lost their second pool match, as they were held by the unknown Island Babaas side 19-all. William Ryder who had a quiet game against the Gladiators this

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Stallions One Win Away from Semis

The Coastal Stallions just need a win this weekend to book its place in the semifinals of the Colonial Cup competition. They are the only unbeaten side at this stage, winning both their opening games. The Stallions wil

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No upsets so far in Marist 7s

No upsets have been recorded so far at the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament which is currently underway at the Post Fiji stadium and Suva Grammar School ground. All the top teams have won their opening pool games and ar

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NZ/Solomons match decider for Oceania Olympic qualifier

The New Zealand under 23 football coach Stu Jacobs admits they'll have their hands full against the Solomon Islands today at the Oceania Olympic qualifying tournament in Lautoka. This is the match that will decide w

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Vunibaka shines in Marist 7s

Former Fiji 7s veteran player Marika Vunibaka scored a try and set up another as his Lomaiviti side clinched their first win on the opening day of the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament. Vunibaka is a top contender for a

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Aggressiveness the key point-Savou

Fiji's top 7s rugby players will enter the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament today with only one aim and that is to be part of the Fiji 7s squad to the Hong Kong and Adelaide 7s tournaments. Fiji 7s coach Joe Savou m

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Aggressiveness the key point-Savou

Fiji's top 7s rugby players will enter the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament today with only one aim and that is to be part of the Fiji 7s squad to the Hong Kong and Adelaide 7s tournaments. Fiji 7s coach Joe Savou m

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Bulikiobo to fly Fiji’s flag in World Indoor championship

Makelesi Bulikiobo will create another history today. She is the first ever athlete from Fiji to compete in the World Indoor Championship in Spain. Bulikiobo qualified from the Oceania region after finishing 2nd in the

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Forbes to watch Marist 7s

On the eve of the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s New Zealand Captain DJ Forbes has confirmed he is looking forward to attend the tournament and view the local talent our players have to offer. Speaking to Fiji Village Sports, Fo

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