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Star Players Take Part in Marist 7s

The Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament, which gets underway tomorrow at the Post Fiji stadium, will be one of the best this season, as top players from around the country including overseas based players, will be vying for

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Referees Decision is Final-Manager

The Fiji Football Association will not appeal the red card decision handed to two of their key players Osea Vakatalesau and Avinesh Swamy against the Cook Islands yesterday. Team Manager, Rajesh Patel said the referees&

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Stallions Travel to Ovalau

The Joji Rinakama coached Stallions side will travel to Ovalau this weekend to play their first away game against hosts the Knights. The Colonial Cup defending champion’s side has won all their matches in the firs

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IRB plans far reaching changes

The Fiji 15s rugby team will have all their overseas based players available for future International Test matches if the IRB goes ahead with their proposed plans. The IRB is planning far reaching changes to ensure the

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IRB plans far reaching changes

The Fiji 15s rugby team will have all their overseas based players available for future International Test matches if the IRB goes ahead with their proposed plans. The IRB is planning far reaching changes to ensure the

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Ryder/Raoma doubtful starters for Nawaka

Japan based Fiji 7s player William Ryder is yet to join the Nawaka Rugby side in training. Ryder arrived in the country on Tuesday and went straight to his home in Bua. Nakawa rugby officials are hoping that Ryder will

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Olympians thrash Cooks

The Fiji soccer team thrashed the Cook Islands team in their Olympic qualifying match by 9 goals to nil at Lautoka's Churchill park this afternoon. Fiji's centre midfield - Malakai Tiwa and striker Elvin Singh s

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Serevi to Coach Chinese Taipei in HK 7s

Former Fiji 7s Coach/Player Waisale Serevi will be at the Hong Kong 7s tournament later this month. Serevi, who signed a two year contract with the Taiwan Rugby Union will not be accompanying the Fiji 7s team - but will

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Vakatalesau Rested for Today’s Match

Fiji Soccer Team Captain Osea Vakatalesau may be rested for today's match against the Cook Islands in the Olympic qualifying tournament. Vakatalesau who is yet to score a goal for Fiji got a yellow card against Papu

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No Word on Caucau

Organizers of the 32nd Fiji Bitter Marist 7s have confirmed there is still no confirmation on whether Agen speedster - Rupeni Caucau will be playing at the two-day tournament. When contacted by Village sports, Tournamen

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2008 Pacific Nations to set good platform

Fiji 15's rugby coach Ilivasi Tabua said the 2008 IRB Pacific Nations Cup will set a good platform for his team for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Tabua said this is the championship where he can test the

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2008 Pacific Nations to set good platform

Fiji 15's rugby coach Ilivasi Tabua said the 2008 IRB Pacific Nations Cup will set a good platform for his team for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Tabua said this is the championship where he can test the

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Over 40 teams to receive cash prizes

More than 40 teams will be receiving cash prizes at this weekend's Fiji Bitter Marist 7s that will be held at the Post Fiji stadium. The major prize - the winner of the "Fiji Bitter Cup" will receive $10,0

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Ryder calls on FRU to reconsider stance on Serevi

Japan based William Ryder has called on the Fiji Rugby Union to reconsider their stance on Maestro Waisale Serevi and give him another shot at the Hong Kong tournament at the end of the month. Ryder adds he respects the

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Bulikiobo vying for second National award

2007 Sportswoman - Makelesi Bulikiobo will be vying for her second national award as the FASANOC Female Athlete of the Year this Friday night. Bulikiobo is known as Athletics Fiji's top woman sprinter at home and in

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7s Team can make a comeback-Ryder

Japan based William Ryder believes the Digicel Fiji 7s team can make a comeback and win the third leg of the IRB World 7s Series in Hong Kong and Adelaide. Ryder, who arrived in the country this morning, said it’s

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Fiji wins bid to host Junior Squash Competition

Fiji has won the bid to host the Oceania Junior Squash championship in August. Fiji Squash Association's Frank Chan said there were other countries interested in hosting the event, but Fiji got the nod ahead of them

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Davu awaits appeal

The ongoing saga as to whether former Fiji netball Coach Vilimaina Davu will be allowed to play in the inaugural trans-Tasman netball competition is set to drag on for at least another week. The Northern Mystics launche

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Fiji Womens 7s Team pulls out of HK 7s

The Fijiana National women's team has pulled out from the Hong Kong 7s tournament despite being drawn in Pool B with France and Kazakhstan. Fiji Womens Rugby Union president Vela Naucu-kidi said they have yet to inf

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Tabua replaces Manasa Bari as 7s selector

National 15's rugby Coach Ilivasi Tabua has join force with current national 7's coach Josateki Savou in eyeing the 12 players that will be name after the Fiji Bitter Marist 7's on Saturday. Tabua together w

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