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NZ Rugby plans not to remove All Blacks name from sevens

New Zealand Rugby has no plan to remove the All Blacks name from its sevens and Maori teams. Both teams were given the moniker in 2012 as part of a rebranding strategy, but it hasn't always sat well with some i

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New winner to be crowned in Fiji Secondary School Soccer

There will be a new winner in the 2016 Vodafone Fiji Secondary School Soccer Championship as the defending champions Kamil College went down in the second semifinal against Mata Trading Nukuloa College 8-7 in the penalt

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Copeland prepares for first throw in Rio

Fiji's wildcard athlete, Leslie Copeland is preparing for his first throw. Copeland is aiming to throw 83 meters in the Javelin event which can automatically put him in the final. He will be competing in&n

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Rabbitohs claims first win in 10 games over Warriors

The Rabbitohs picked up their first win in 10 games last night, disposing of the Warriors 41‑22 in a clinical display which saw them score five first‑half tries. The Bunnies has been struggling this season but

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Fiji Secondary School semifinalists confirmed

Fiji Secondary School Soccer defending champions Kamil College is through to the semifinals tomorrow. Kamil College came out as winners in the quarterfinal against Tavua College 4-1 while Nukuloa College beat Khals

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Nadroga beats Suva in Farebrother Challenge

Nadroga has defeated Suva 32-9 in the HFC Farebrother Challenge. The Nadroga team was flashed two yellow cards in the second half to Sakiusa Nadruku and Tuiba Batiratu. Nadroga led Suva 13-9 at half time.

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Lelean wins Deans U19 title

Lelean Memorial School has walked off as the Under 19 deans champions after defeating RKS 12-8 this afternoon at the ANZ stadium. The boys from Davuilevu led at half time and the points did not change in the second

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Seavula finishes last in 100m heats

Fiji Women’s sprinter, Sisilia Seavula has failed to qualify to the semifinals of the Womens 100m. Seavula came in last place in the 100m heat 1 and clocked a time of 12.48 seconds. Meanwhile, Women&rsqu

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QVS retains Deans U14 and U15 titles

Queen Victoria School have retained their titles in the Under 14, U15 and U17 grades in the Coke Zero Deans finals today at the ANZ Stadium. The QVS under 14 defeated RSMS 15-5, beat RKS 17-13 in the Under 15 grade

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Seavula ranked 8th in 100m preliminary standings

Fiji women’s sprinter, Sisilia Seavula came 2nd in the Women’s 100m preliminary heat 1 this morning. Seavula clocked a time of 12.34 seconds. She was ranked 8th in the final standings from the 3 he

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Fiji Residents too strong for Tonga

The Fiji Residents proved to be too strong for the visiting Tonga side last night with a 24-16 win at the ANZ Stadium. Fiji pressured Tonga throughout the match however Tonga managed to score three tries. Fiji

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Brisbane Broncos stun Parramatta Eels

Brisbane five‑eighth Anthony Milford helped inspire his side to a 38‑16 win over the Parramatta Eels at Suncorp Stadium last night. It was arguably Milford's best performance for the year, with the young Br

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Stage set for Deans Finals

The stage is set for the Coke Zero Deans final today. QVS captain Ratu Kinivuwai Veitata says they are looking forward to the final and are dedicating their game to all Victorians in Fiji and abroad. &

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Crest West Kids Rugby tournament commences in the west

The Crest West Kids Rugby Tournament has commenced today with the highlight of the Under 14 girls adopting a participating country in the Rio Olympics. Tournament Coordinator Noa Neivogo says the girls pools have b

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Mitchell helps Wallabies despite injury

Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell has been using a long injury layoff to help the side's younger generation, in the lead up to one of rugby's toughest assignments. Mitchell had groin surgery almost three month

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Phelps continues to win Gold at Rio Olympics

US Swimming sensation Michael Phelps continue to win gold at the Olympics as he won his 22nd gold in the 200m individual medley. This was Phelps 13th individual gold medal as well, which is a new Olympic recor

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Tietjens believes NZ 7s team will rise again

New Zealand 7's coach Sir Gordon Tietjens expects a superior approach to selection and training when New Zealand chases sevens redemption at the Tokyo Olympics. Tietjens believes the men's sevens team will

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4 referees from NZ to officiate at the Deans final

The Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Association has confirmed that four referees from New Zealand will be officiating at the Coke Zero Deans 2016 final. It has also confirmed that the QVS under 14 team will now face M

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