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Historic moment looms for Fiji Football at Rio Olympics

It will be a historic moment for Fiji Football when the Men’s soccer team play their first ever football match in the Olympics on Friday against the Korea Republic. Fiji FA President Rajesh Patel told the pla

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Team South Africa aim for Gold in Rio

The scene is set for Team South Africa to return from the Rio Olympics with their richest harvest of medals. One of the main contenders is their sevens team who possess a real threat to the Fiji 7s team and other b

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Marist to seek revenge ahead of semifinal clash

Last year’s Coke Zero Deans Under 18 runners up Marist Brothers High School will be looking for revenge ahead of their semifinal clash against Ratu Kadavulevu School this weekend. Four players who are part of

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New Haka for NZ 7s team in Rio

Among the balls, boots and black jerseys the New Zealand men's sevens team has packed a new haka for the Rio Olympics. For as long as they have been on the world stage, the sevens team have followed in the All

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Thaiday looks forward to Dragons clash

Brisbane forward Sam Thaiday says he is looking forward to their clash against the Dragons this Thursday. Thaiday will return from his one‑week suspension and is eager to put in a big performance after letting hi

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Coetzee believes Lions can win Super Rugby

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee believes that the Lions' success in the Super Rugby final on Saturday would be a boost for the national team, but he also cautioned that the Boks would not suddenly start playing lik

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Jones names Rokoduguni and Hughes into England squad

Two players with Fijian connections have been named in the England 45‑man elite squad for the November Series test. Coach Eddie Jones named Wasps number eight Nathan Hughes and Bath winger Semesa Rokoduguni.

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Titans end Sharks winning streak with draw

Cronulla's 15‑game winning streak has come to an end in the most extraordinary fashion, fighting out an 18‑all draw with the Gold Coast Titans last night. The Titans fought back from a 12‑0 deficit to lea

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Sky Pacific to air live Olympics coverage

People who do not have access to the free to air TV stations due to transmission issues can watch live Olympics coverage on Pay TV station, Sky Pacific through their satellite delivery. People in different parts of

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QVS captain to be key during Deans semifinal

Queen Victoria School Under 18 number eight Ratu Kinivuai Veitata is the player to watch in the Coke Zero Deans semifinals at Lawaqa Park this weekend. This is Veitata’s third year in the QVS Under 18 side as

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Hurricanes have opportunity to win first Super Rugby title

The Hurricanes now have the opportunity to end decades of heartbreak and disappointment with the final of the Super Rugby Championship coming up this weekend. The Hurricanes have won their last seven matches agains

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7 teams for Vodafone Rugby Trophy B Division competition

7 teams will take part in this year’s Vodafone Rugby Trophy B-Division competition from this Saturday. They are Cakaudrove, Rewa, Ba, Serua, Naitasiri North Bulls, Nanukuloa and Navosa while the Nadroga under

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Rabuka conveys best wishes to Team Fiji at Rio Olympics

SODELPA Leader, Sitiveni Rabuka today conveyed his best wishes to Team Fiji at the Rio Olympics. Rabuka congratulated the athletes representing Fiji. He acknowledged their many hours of training, commitment an

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Veitata player to watch in Deans semifinals this weekend

Queen Victoria School Under 18 No.8 Ratu Kinivuai Veitata is the player to watch in the Coke Zero Deans semifinals at Lawaqa Park this weekend. This is Veitata’s third year in the QVS Under 18 side as he

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