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Serevi to await FRU’s approach

Former Digicel Fiji 7s coach Waisale Serevi will await the Fiji Rugby Union to approach him - if they see that he can assist current coach Joe Savou. Serevi said he will not push his weight around as Savou already has a

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Overseas Reps Confirm Availability

Digicel Fiji 7's coach Josateki Savou has received confirmation from overseas based reps that they will arrive in the country in the first week of March, in time for the Marist 7's the following weekend. Speakin

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No Confirmation from FRU on Overseas Based Players

There is still no confirmation from the Fiji Rugby Union on when overseas based players who have shown interest in representing Fiji in Hong Kong will be in the country to attend the fitness tests before the team to Hong

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Lautoka Soccer to Pay Over $9000 for Players Bid

The Lautoka Soccer Association will have to pay a total of over $9000 to the Fiji FA to get Nadi pair Netani Momoivalu and Marika Madigi to play for them this season. Fiji FA CEO Bob Kumar said in the case of Marika Mad

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We are only human, not God-Rinakama

We are only human, not God, to be unbeatable! Those were the words of National 15's Assistant Coach, Reverand Joji Rinakama regarding the public criticisms leveled against the officials and the players of the Digice

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We are only human, not God-Rinakama

We are only human, not God, to be unbeatable! Those were the words of National 15's Assistant Coach, Reverand Joji Rinakama regarding the public criticisms leveled against the officials and the players of the Digice

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Akesa Drotini vies for 2nd sports award

Young 13-year old Akesa Drotini will be vying for her second sports award in a fortnight's time, the FASANOC Sports Personality of the Year. Drotini, who is now a student of Adi Cakobau School, shocked the Pacific a

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Stop criticizing 7s team-Rinakama

National 15's Assistant coach Reverand Joji Rinakama believes that the criticisms from rugby fans levelled against the Digicel Fiji 7's teams' poor performance in the Wellington and San Diego is unfair. Rina

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FRU should explain-Serevi

The FRU should explain! These are the words of former Digicel Fiji 7's coach Waisale Serevi after being questioned by Village sports, on why he resigned from the coaching job. Serevi adds he wants to make it his la

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Roy Krishna to remain for home town

Labasa's goal scoring sensation Roy Krishna will still play for the Babasiga Lions this season. This has been confirmed to Village sports by Fiji FA CEO, Bob Kumar who said that they received an application for Kris

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Serevi confirms participation in Marist Samoa 7’s

Fiji's Waisale Serevi has been confirmed to take part in this year's 21st Marist Samoa International 7s tournament next weekend. He will be leading the Drifters team which also includes another big name in the 7

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Savou admits experienced players needed

After Fiji's demise in San Diego yesterday, Digicel Fiji 7s coach Joe Savou has admitted that he will get in more experienced players for the next leg in the Hong Kong and Adelaide 7s. However, NZ coach, Gordon T

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Savou admits experienced players needed

After Fiji's demise in San Diego yesterday, Digicel Fiji 7s coach Joe Savou has admitted that he will get in more experienced players for the next leg in the Hong Kong and Adelaide 7s. However, NZ coach, Gordon T

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Singh finishes 2nd at Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

Fiji's international golfer Vijay Singh finished in second position at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am behind American Steve Lowery. Singh shot a 10 under par 71 with a total of 278 to finish second while Lowery sh

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7’s team drops to 3rd in IRB standings

The Digicel Fiji 7s team has dropped to third position in the IRB standings after winning the plate-final to Argentina by 26-21 in San Diego this afternoon. Speaking to Village sports, Coach Joe Savou said that he is st

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NZ wins 4th IRB Sevens Title

Reigning IRB 7s World Series champions, New Zealand stormed past a stiff Cup final challenge from South Africa to win their fourth IRB Sevens title in a row by 27-12. The Kiwis were impressive in outscoring the Africans

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NZ takes on S/Africa in San Diego

The Cup final of the San Diego 7's will see New Zealand take on South Africa this afternoon.     Defending IRB 7s series champions New Zealand earlier beat Kenya by 50-10 and South Africa beat Samoa 22-12 i

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Fiji 7’s Wins Plate Semi Final

The Digicel Fiji 7s has just won their plate semifinal match against England by 21-14.  Meanwhile, New Zealand whose had just five points scored against them through this tournament have equalled the 34 consecutiv

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NZ 7s coach focused on beating Fiji

New Zealand 7's coach Gordon Tietjens said he is solely focused on beating Fiji in the tough cup quarter final of the San Diego 7s this morning. Tietjens said he really doesn't think about the record although so

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7s team focused in defending San Diego title

Former National 7's Captain Semisi Naevo has high hopes that the Josateki Savou coached team will defend the San Diego 7's title. Speaking to Village Sports, Manager Opetaia Ravai said the side received a phone

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