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Bulldogs end Eagles push to qualify for the finals

A try late in a golden point extra time to Bulldogs five‑eighth Josh Reynolds has ended the Manly Sea Eagles push to qualify for the finals. The Bulldogs scored four tries to win the match 20-16. They now si

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28 local rugby league players to feature for Fiji Residents

Twenty eight local rugby league players will feature for the Vodafone Fiji Residents when they take on Tonga Residents at the ANZ Stadium tomorrow. This game will also determine the 18 players who will represent Fi

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Phelps wins his 22nd gold medal

American Swimmer Michael Phelps just won his 22nd gold medal a few minutes ago in the 200m individual medley. Phelps swam a time of 1 minute 55 seconds. Ryan Lochte of USA took the Silver while Thiago Pereira

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Secondary Schools Soccer competition underway

The Vodafone Secondary Schools Soccer competition is underway at the Xavier Schools ground and the Academy grounds in Ba. In the Under-19 grade, defending champions, Kamil College beat Nadi Muslim College 3-0 and N

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Germany thrashes Fiji 10-0 in final pool match

Germany thrashed Fiji 10-0 in their final pool match of the Rio Olympics Men’s football competition. Fiji lost 8‑nil to Republic of Korea in their first match and then lost to Mexico by 5-1. Captain Ro

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Tietjens says it is devastating to lose Willams and Webber

Japan caused a major upset in the Rio Olympics 7s competition today as they beat New Zealand 14-12. New Zealand made amends in the second game after they beat Kenya 28-5. Other gold medal contenders, South Afr

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Phelps wins his 21st Olympic gold medal

American swimmer Michael Phelps has won his 21st gold medal at the Olympics. He won gold in the 200m Butterfly and 4 x 200m freestyle relay event this afternoon. He is the most decorated Olympian of all time a

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West kaji rugby to feature 7 districts

The Crest West Kids Rugby Tournament will be featuring seven districts and will be held this Friday and Saturday at Prince Charles Park. Western Primary School Rugby Association President Albert Wise says they are

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Sonny Bill Williams ambulance driver loses way

It was not just the New Zealand sevens team that lost in Rio - Sonny Bill Williams' ambulance driver also lost his way as he took the star to hospital after his Olympic‑ending injury. Williams was forced off

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NZ 7s team loses Webber

The New Zealand men's sevens have also lost Joe Webber from a shoulder injury. Unfortunately Webber joined Sonny Bill Williams in the injury list for Gordon Tietjen's side. New Zealand recovered from t

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Ashley‑Cooper to return for the Wallabies

Wallabies utility back Adam Ashley‑Cooper is preparing for a showdown with his club, Bordeaux‑Bègles, as he is set to return to Test action. Although his club has allowed him to play in Australia's f

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Hunt disappointed over appointment of new Broncos coach

Brisbane Broncos halfback Ben Hunt says he is disappointed the Broncos have elected not to engage the services of Queensland coach Kevin Walters. An assistant coach at the club in 2015, Walters left the Broncos to

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Kaji Rugby Competition canceled

The Rewa Galaxy Kaji Rugby Competition has been canceled following adverse weather conditions. The Vice President of Primary Schools Rugby Association, Sikeli Vosailagi has confirmed this to Fijivillage. Vosai

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Marist prop Uluilakepa to look out for in Deans final

Marist Brothers High School prop Kaliopasi Uluilakepa will be a key player to watch in the Coke Zero Deans 2016 under 18-final this weekend. The 17-year-old was part of the Marist under 18-team that lost to Ratu Ka

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Hayne to wear No. 6 jersey

Jarryd Hayne will wear the No.6 jersey in an NRL game for the first time since Round 23, 2013 and his new Titans teammates desperately need him to improve on his winning record when playing five‑eighth. Given how

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Australia wins gold medal in Women’s Olympic 7s

Australia won gold in the Women's Olympic 7s tournament after beating New Zealand 24-17. Elia Green who played a huge role in Australia's win is the first Australian of Fijian descent to win gold in the Oly

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Primary Netball School Championship underway

The Tailevu South Under 12 side thrashed Bua Roses 11-0 at the opening of the Punjas Digicel Primary Netball School Championship at the LICI courts earlier today. The championship had a good start today with the co

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Boyd signs 2 year contract extension with Hurricanes

Hurricanes Super Rugby winning coach Chris Boyd has signed a two year contract extension with the Wellington based franchise. The former Wellington Lions coach has led the Hurricanes to two Super Rugby finals &ndas

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