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Vugakoto Passes Away

It is a shock to the rugby circles with the news that former Fiji U-19 captain John Vugakoto has passed away this afternoon. Speaking to Village Sports close relatives have confirmed the 20 year old passed away in his s

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Vugakoto Passes Away

It is a shock to the rugby circles with the news that former Fiji U-19 captain John Vugakoto has passed away this afternoon. Speaking to Village Sports close relatives have confirmed the 20 year old passed away in his s

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Olympic Prospect Returns for Studies

21-year-old Iliesa Namosimalua, one of Fiji's 2008 Beijing Olympic prospects, returned to Fiji last weekend to pursue a two-year Diploma of Teaching Course at the Fiji College of Advanced Education. Namosimalua had

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Savou to Stay On

The FRU Games Committee is behind Savou to lead Fiji's campaign in the next five IRB 7s tournaments. Speaking to Village sports, Games Committee Chairman Rafaele Kasibulu has confirmed Savou stays on as coach. K

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Savou to Stay On

The FRU Games Committee is behind Savou to lead Fiji's campaign in the next five IRB 7s tournaments. Speaking to Village sports, Games Committee Chairman Rafaele Kasibulu has confirmed Savou stays on as coach. K

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Fiji 7s in a Must Win Situation

The Digicel Fiji 7s faces a must win situation in all of their pool games in the San Diego 7s to avoid a quarter final showdown against current IRB points leaders New Zealand. The Josateki Savou coached side is in Pool

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Fiji 7’s captain likely to be changed

The Fiji 7s captain is likely to be changed in San Diego. Coach Josateki Savou said he needs a strong leader on and off the field. Savou said current captain Etonia Naba, Neumi Nanuku and Setefano Cakau are all capable

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Fiji 7’s captain likely to be changed

The Fiji 7s captain is likely to be changed in San Diego. Coach Josateki Savou said he needs a strong leader on and off the field. Savou said current captain Etonia Naba, Neumi Nanuku and Setefano Cakau are all capable

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7’s team lacks experience-Serevi

Sevens Maestro, Waisale Serevi said one of the key areas which contributed to Fiji's downfall in Wellington over the weekend was the lack of experience in the team. Speaking to Village sports, Serevi said there were

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Serevi ready for HK 7s test at Marist 7s

I am ready. Former Digicel 7s coach and player, Waisale Serevi said he will take part in the Marist 7s on the 7th and 8th of next month to try to make it into the Fiji team after the Fiji Rugby Union announced that the

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Serevi ready for HK 7s test at Marist 7s

I am ready. Former Digicel 7s coach and player, Waisale Serevi said he will take part in the Marist 7s on the 7th and 8th of next month to try to make it into the Fiji team after the Fiji Rugby Union announced that the

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Bulikiobo shows further improvements in Australia

Makelesi Bulikiobo and Niko Verekauta together with Iliesa Namosimalua were the three Fiji athletes in the Pacific All Stars team that took part in the Australia Athletics Cup Event over the weekend. Makelesi took out t

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Door Still Open for Players

Fiji Rugby Union Games Committee Chairman Rafaele Kasibulu said the door is still open for players seeking a position in the team to Hong Kong. In an interview on our Radio station Viti FM from Wellington last night, Ka

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Fiji U23 Scores Hat-trick

The Fiji Under 23 team won their 3rd match on Australian tour last night. The side defeated a top Australian state league team, Brisbane Broncos by 5 goals to 1. Labasa striker Maciu Dunadamu scored 2 goals while the o

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FRU could be Changing their Selection Criteria

It is evident now the Fiji Rugby Union could be making some changes to their selection criteria in selecting the Digicel Fiji 7s team to Hong Kong in March. Fiji Rugby Union CEO, Ratu Timoci Tavanavanua, had earlier ind

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FRU could be Changing their Selection Criteria

It is evident now the Fiji Rugby Union could be making some changes to their selection criteria in selecting the Digicel Fiji 7s team to Hong Kong in March. Fiji Rugby Union CEO, Ratu Timoci Tavanavanua, had earlier ind

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NZ Wins Wellington 7s

New Zealand were made to fight hard for their third title of the 2007/08 IRB 7s world series, scoring a 22-17 win over Samoa in the final of the Wellington leg last night. The tournament hosts, who are now well clear of

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Fiji 7’s Gets Nothing

The Digicel Fiji 7s team is out of the Wellington 7s after they lost 26-19 in the plate semi-final to South Africa. Fiji were down 19-5 at half-time but came back in the second half to draw 19 all. South Africa scored

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Veiyasana Club Wins Kadavu 7’s

The Veiyasana rugby club of Narere is the new winner of the Kadavu 7's after they beat Red Rock 15-7 this afternoon at the Post Fiji Stadium. Veiyasana defeated favorites 3FIR 15-12 in the first semi-final while Red

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Serevi’s Team Favorites to win Kadavu 7’s

7's wizard Waisale Serevi's City Eagles are the favorites to win the Kadavu 7s tournament at the Post Fiji Stadium this afternoon. The side which also includes the services of former national 7's reps Lepani

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