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Lelean U18 ready to take on Marist in Deans quarters

The Lelean Memorial School Under 18 side will try and pick up from where they left off last year in the Coke Zero Deans semifinals. The boys from Davuilevu lost to Marist 13-20 in the semifinal that was held at Gov

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Namosi favourites to win Skipper Cup semifinal against Suva

Last year's Skipper Cup finalist Namosi will be the favourite in their semifinal against Suva in the Skipper Cup competition this weekend. Majority of Namosi’s players who featured in the final against Na

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Riccitelli to replace injured Dane Coles against Chiefs

Hurricanes back‑up hooker Ricky Riccitelli undaunted by prospect of replacing Dane Coles. Coles remains in contention to play, although it's hard to see how given the rib cartilage injury he suffered in the 4

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Banks returns from injury for Highlanders for semis

Marty Banks has made a timely return from injury to add experience to the Highlanders' squad for their Super Rugby semifinal with the Lions in Johannesburg. It was not all good news on the injury front for the

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Every game in Rio will be played like a final - Nakarawa

Fiji Men's 7s lanky forward Leone Nakarawa says they will treat all of their games at the Rio Olympics as a final. The 28 year old believes they have prepared well and is looking forward to a great tournament.

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Suva and Namosi to battle in first semifinal of Skipper Cup

It will be the battle of the forces when Suva will face Namosi in the first semifinal of the Skipper Cup competition. The Suva rugby team will boast a number of Police, Fire, Navy and Army rugby players in their si

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Daveua to make debut for Fijiana at Rio Olympics

Raijieli Daveua will make her debut for the Fijiana 7s team at the Rio Olympics. The 24-year-old who plays rover and wing says she was emotional when Coach Chris Cracknell told her that she has made the team.

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Super Rugby semifinal showdown between Barrett and Cruden

It's hard to believe that barely a month ago Beauden Barrett could not earn a starting spot in the All Blacks and now the Hurricanes first five‑eighth is being placed on the same elevated pedestal as the legendary

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Sea Eagles keep hopes alive with win over Rabbitohs

The Sea Eagles have kept their slim finals hopes alive with a 20‑12 win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs last night to move within four points of the NRL ladder top eight. The game looked over at half‑time with

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Krishna is the new brand ambassador for Fiji Airways

Fiji soccer captain, Roy Krishna is a new brand ambassador for Fiji Airways and its subsidiary Fiji Link. Krishna said he is honored and excited to have joined the Fiji Airways team and his fellow Ambassadors in pr

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Ioane may replace Nadolo at Crusaders

The Crusaders may have found giant winger Nemani Nadolo’s replacement in the form of former Wallabies wing Digby Ioane. Ioane played 35 tests for Australia, the last against the British and Irish Lions in 201

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All Blacks reappoint Steve Hansen through until 2019

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has been reappointed through until 2019. In making the announcement, NZ Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said it had been easy for the board to make a unanimous decision to extend

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Cuvu College honoured to be Western Zone top seed

Cuvu College Principal Navneet Mishra says it is an honor for them to be the Western Zone top seed team ahead of the Coke Zero Deans quarterfinals this weekend. Cuvu beat favorites Ratu Navula College 18-13 last we

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Naitasiri expects huge support for Skipper semifinal

The Naitasiri rugby team is expecting huge support from their fans ahead of the Skipper Cup semifinal against defending champion, Nadroga at Lawaqa Park on Saturday. Team Manager Waisale Luveniyali says they are ex

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My brother is the reason I'm here - Kolinisau

Fiji 7s captain Osea Kolinisau will not only be playing for his country but also for his brother. Kolinisau says his brother was his biggest motivation and the reason why he still loves 7s rugby. He also says

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QVS U18 has a lot to play for after TC Winston

The Queen Victoria School Under‑18 rugby team has a lot more to play for especially after the devastation left by Tropical Cyclone Winston early this year at the school. The horrific experience on the night of th

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Nadroga frustrated by points being stripped

Skipper Cup defending champions Nadroga believe they will do their talking on the field. Nadroga Rugby President Tiko Matawalu highlighted his frustration last week as they were stripped of four points from the tal

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