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Ben Ryan welcomes added pressure towards Fiji 7s team

Team Fiji Mens Rugby coach, Ben Ryan says he always wanted to go to Rio as the number one team saying that if they were going in below that rank, it would be obvious that they have not won world titles going into the Ol

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Brumbies confident of beating Highlanders

The Brumbies are confident they're ready to match with the defending Super Rugby champions the Highlanders in tomorrow's quarterfinal match. The Highlanders have gained a deserved reputation for their cleve

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Savea benched for quarters against Sharks

Hurricanes wing, Julian Savea has been benched for their Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Sharks in Wellington. The All Blacks blockbusting wing has been replaced by Jason Woodward. The Hurricanes and the

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Kolinisau is Team Fiji’s flag bearer at Rio Olympics

Osea Kolinisau will be the flag bearer for Team Fiji at the Rio Olympics. The Fiji Men’s 7s team captain says he is proud to be selected to carry Fiji’s flag at the Olympics. While presenting their

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Super Rugby round with all NZ teams possible

An all‑New Zealand Super Rugby semifinal round is possible but is it going to happen? The Super Rugby quarter‑finals kick off tomorrow night when the Brumbies face the Highlanders in Canberra. The defendin

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Cooper and Jackson ready for tonight's clash

North Queensland's Gavin Cooper and Canterbury Bulldogs's Josh Jackson will go head‑to‑head in Round 20 of the NRL Premiership tonight. The third‑placed Cowboys and the fourth‑placed Bulldogs are on

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Sharks hooker banned for 4 years for doping

Sharks hooker Monde Hadebe has been banned for four years in a growing doping scandal enveloping South African rugby. Sport24 have reported that Hadebe tested positive for two forbidden forms of steroid during rand

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Hayne holds talks with ARU for possible move to Waratahs

Code‑hopper Jarryd Hayne has held talks with the Australian Rugby Union to discuss a possible move to the Waratahs. Hayne played for the Fiji 7s team at the London Sevens in May but failed to make the cut for the

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Squire to return for Highlanders line-up against Brumbies

All Black Liam Squire returns to the Highlanders starting lineup with Luke Whitelock switched to lock for the quarterfinal showdown against the Brumbies tomorrow night. Squire has impressed this season in between h

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Farah benched against Dragons

The Wests Tigers have announced that Robbie Farah will not play for the club's first‑grade team on Sunday against the St George‑Illawarra Dragons. Coach Jason Taylor informed Farah yesterday that he will no

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I never gave up on my dream on playing for Fiji - Veremalua

Born and raised in Korotogo, Nadroga, Fiji 7s forward Jasa Veremalua never looked back or gave up on his dream since making his debut for the national side in 2013. Veremalua who has become a world class sevens pla

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Stormers coach frustrated over Super Rugby playoff format

Far from being thrilled to have a home quarter‑final against the Chiefs on Sunday morning, Stormers coach Robbie Fleck is frustrated by the Super Rugby format which has benefitted his side. As conference winners

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Ryan has his own way of connecting with players

As the intensity of training kicks in again for the Fiji 7s team, coach Ben Ryan has his own way of connecting with the players in camp. Fijivillage caught up with Jerry Tuwai and Ryan and discovered a secret behin

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Brumbies confident Pocock will play against Highlanders

The Brumbies are confident David Pocock will join their Super Rugby title quest, but are sweating on a final tick of approval to clear him to bolster the team to play the Highlanders on Friday night. Doctors have g

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Waqa calls for the nation's support for soccer team to Rio

Team Fiji Men's soccer player, Saula Waqa is calling on the country to back them when they are playing in the Rio Olympics. Waqa says this a life-time opportunity for them and they have been training well to fa

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