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Vincy Jewels rebound against Canada after Trinbago trouncing
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Vincy Jewels rebound against Canada after Trinbago trouncing

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Vincentian goal shooter Mary-Ann Frederick netted 44 goals from 45 attempts, ensuring no hiccups in St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ 51 –41 victory over Canada on Wednesday,…

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Police and Corrections netball teams to battle for Tudravu Shield
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Police and Corrections netball teams to battle for Tudravu Shield

The Fiji Police netball team will make history this Friday when it takes on the Fiji Corrections Service in the inaugural contest for the Tudravu Shield. The match will also mark the first time netball has been included in the ANC…

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Pearls to compete in netball challenge
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Pearls to compete in netball challenge

The Fiji Pearls are gearing up for another major assignment next month, with the inaugural PacificAus Sports Netball Challenge set to bring together five Pacific nations in Brisbane. Fiji will join Samoa, Papua New Guinea, the Cook Islands…

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Pass It On programme boosts grassroots netball in Fiji
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Pass It On programme boosts grassroots netball in Fiji

Netball Fiji is expanding its grassroots development efforts with the introduction of the Pass It On programme, aimed at creating more opportunities for children and adolescents to participate in the sport. The initiative is delivered in…

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Nadi Divas ready to rumble
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Nadi Divas ready to rumble

Members of the Nadi Divas Netball Club are eager to take to the court tomorrow and showcase their talent at the Pacific Mana Cup in Australia. The two-day tournament brings together netball clubs from across the Pacific, with teams…

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Lautoka ready for national Netball showdown
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Lautoka ready for national Netball showdown

Lautoka will become the centre of Fiji’s netball scene this weekend, with some of the country’s best domestic teams set to battle for honours at the Crest National Netball Championships. The two-day tournament, organised by Netball Fiji…

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Second loss for Pearls, Tonga qualifies
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Second loss for Pearls, Tonga qualifies

A brave Fiji Pearls outfit went down to hosts Tonga, 72-60, in their third Netball World Cup 2027 Oceania Qualifiers. It was the second loss for the Fijians after falling short against Samoa yesterday, 56-50. The win secured Tonga’s spot…

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Fiji Pearls beat Cook Islands
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Fiji Pearls beat Cook Islands

The Fiji Pearls defeated Cook Islands in their first Netball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers Oceania at the Tonga High School Indoor Stadium yesterday. Fiji beat Cook Islands 65-63 in a closely contested game. Cook Islands were leading 36-32 at…

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One game at a time for Fiji Pearls
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One game at a time for Fiji Pearls

The Fiji Pearls will treat every match like a final when the Netball World Cup Oceania Qualifiers get underway in Tonga next week. Looking at their schedule, head coach Michelle Parons says the Pearls are set to face some of the toughest…

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World Cup Qualifiers just around the corner
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World Cup Qualifiers just around the corner

Preparations are progressing well for the Fiji Pearls as they gear up for the Netball World Cup 2027 Regional Qualifier in Tonga next week. Head coach Michelle Parsons says building strong combinations and developing relationships within…

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Family atmosphere driving Pearls preparations
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Family atmosphere driving Pearls preparations

For Crest Fiji Pearls defender Vutaeli Tokaduaudua, success at next month’s Netball World Cup qualifiers will be built as much on team unity as it is on talent. The 20-year-old says creating strong relationships within the squad has been a…

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Parsons wary of Tonga, Samoa at World Cup qualifiers
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Parsons wary of Tonga, Samoa at World Cup qualifiers

Crest Fiji Pearls head coach Michelle Parsons believes hosts Tonga and regional rivals Samoa will be among the biggest obstacles standing between Fiji and qualification for the Netball World Cup. The Pearls are preparing for next month’s…

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Nakula embracing challenge of Pearls and studies
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Nakula embracing challenge of Pearls and studies

Balancing university studies and elite sport is no easy task, but Crest Fiji Pearls midcourter Nina Nakula believes the sacrifices are worth it after earning selection for next month’s Netball World Cup qualifiers in Tonga. The University…

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Organisers defend venue decision
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Organisers defend venue decision

Organisers of the Crest Fiji Secondary Schools Netball Championship have defended their decision to host this year’s competition at Jai Narayan College, saying no alternative venue in the country could accommodate the tournament’s record…

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Weather forces shared titles at Schools Netball Championship
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Weather forces shared titles at Schools Netball Championship

The Crest Fiji Secondary Schools Netball Championship will not have semi-finals or finals after organisers were forced to revise the competition format due to adverse weather conditions and the state of the playing courts. Fiji Secondary…

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Netball Association launches game changers programme
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Netball Association launches game changers programme

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Netball Association launched its Game Changers Netball Grassroots Development Programme on Saturday at the Fancy Hardcourt. The launch attracted male and female athletes aged…

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Schools competition key to netball pathway
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Schools competition key to netball pathway

The Fiji Secondary Schools Netball Association believes its competitions play a crucial role in developing the next generation of national representatives. Vice President Josua Qalo says one of the association’s main objectives is to…

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Navatu netters overcomes odds to compete
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Navatu netters overcomes odds to compete

Just like their Under-19 rugby team, which defied the odds to reach the Vodafone Deans final, Navatu Secondary School’s netball side is overcoming significant challenges to compete at the Crest Fiji Secondary Schools Netball Championship.…

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Netball pathway a key goal for schools championship
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Netball pathway a key goal for schools championship

Building stronger links between secondary schools’ netball and the national programme remains a key objective of the Crest Fiji Secondary Schools Netball Championship. Fiji Secondary Schools Netball Association Vice President…

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Men’s netball continues to gain momentum
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Men’s netball continues to gain momentum

Men’s netball is continuing to build momentum in Fiji, with stronger competition and greater involvement from young players highlighting the sport’s steady growth. Suva men’s head coach Myron Williams says the standard has improved year…

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Men’s netball eyes Olympic pathway and first World Cup
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Men’s netball eyes Olympic pathway and first World Cup

With netball pushing for inclusion at the Olympic Games and the inaugural Men’s Netball World Cup on the horizon, the MPaisa Central Rally is providing an important platform for the continued development of men’s netball in the country.…

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MGM girls gain valuable exposure ahead of Nationals
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MGM girls gain valuable exposure ahead of Nationals

With the Fiji Secondary Schools Netball Nationals just a week away, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School Netball coach Temalesi Tukana believes the MPaisa Central Rally is giving her young players valuable exposure against stronger opposition.…

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Fiji Pearls squad named ahead of Oceania Qualifiers
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Fiji Pearls squad named ahead of Oceania Qualifiers

Fiji Pearls head coach Michelle Parsons has named her final squad for the upcoming World Cup Oceania Qualifier, which will be held in Tonga next month. The qualifiers are scheduled to run from September 14 to 18. For the shooting…

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