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Hurricanes to host Sharks in Wellington

Wellington's economy is expected to get a few bonus points of its own when the Hurricanes host the Sharks, and possibly two more Super Rugby matches as the tournament climaxes. The Hurricanes play the wildcard

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Messam ruled ineligible for Super Rugby playoffs

Chiefs flanker Liam Messam has been ruled ineligible for the Super Rugby playoffs. Sanzaar made the extraordinary decision last night, just six hours or so before the Chiefs head to the airport for their long trip

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Jennings injured after Eels lose to Panthers

A hamstring injury to Origin centre Michael Jennings opened a defensive weakness for the Panthers to race in three quick second half tries to come back from 14‑0 down in a thrilling 22‑18 win over local rivals Parra

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Hurricanes top Super Rugby standings

The Hurricanes have topped the Super Rugby standings after the Lions collapsed to defeat against the Jaguares in Argentina. Only needing a losing bonus point to finish as top seeds, the Lions coughed up a big lead

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Fiji U23 Soccer team to Rio named

The Vodafone Under 23 Soccer Team who will represent Fiji in the Rio Olympics have been named. The list includes, Shaneel Naidu, Praneel Naidu, Samuela Nabenia, Jale Dreloa, Anish Kumar Khem, Roy Krishna, Atonio Tu

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Kenya 7s team to Rio Olympics named

The Kenyan 7s team has announced their players to play in the 2016 Rio Olympics next month. Andrew Amonde will lead the team as captain. Other members include Biko Adema, Willie Ambaka, Oscar Ayodi, Colli

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Canes claim bonus point win over Crusaders

The Hurricanes overcame enormous odds to secure a home quarterfinal in Super Rugby, topping the New Zealand conference when they took a bonus point from a 35‑10 win over the Crusaders last night. In a thrilling f

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Broncos end two game losing streak with win over Rabbitohs

The Brisbane Broncos have snapped a two‑game losing streak with a resounding 30‑10 win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night. Having struggled through the State of Origin period, Bris

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Argentina names 7s team for Rio Olympics

Argentina has named their 7s players who will be representing their country for Rio next month. Coach Santiago Gómez says the inclusion of Rugby World Cup 2015 stars Juan Imhoff and Matías Moroni give

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Fiji U23 Soccer team to Rio awaiting FASANOC endorsement

The Vodafone Fiji Under 23 Soccer team to Rio next month will be announced after they receive the endorsement by FASANOC. National Soccer Team Director and Vice President, Taranesh Reddy says that they submitted 18

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Blues end season with strong showing against Waratahs

Three penalty tries may make headlines but the real story is the Blues cementing the notion they have turned a corner under Tana Umaga. Another turbulent season concluded on a memorable note last night, with the Bl

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Dragons into top 8 after dispatching Titans

The Gold Coast Titans have jumped the Dragons into the top eight on the NRL Telstra Premiership ladder following their 32‑12 annihilation last night. The Titans led by Josh Hoffman, Tyrone Roberts and two‑try h

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Copeland chosen as wild card entry to Rio Olympics

Leslie Copeland has been confirmed as the wild card entry for the Rio Olympics. Speaking to Fijivillage, Fiji Athletics Team Manager to Rio Joe Rodan Jnr says Copeland was chosen because he has been the most consis

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Nadroga defeats Malolo in round 10 of Skipper Cup

The Nadroga rugby team has defeated Malolo 32-11 in round 10 of the Skipper Cup competition. Malolo led 11-8 at half-time. Meanwhile, Vatukoula will go head to head with Lautoka, Nadi will meet Suva, Macuata w

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Waratahs make four changes against Blues

Waratahs head coach Daryl Gibson has named a Super Rugby team with four changes for tonights match against the Blues. Jack Dempsey has been named to start at number six after his performance last week and as a resu

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Marshall and Dugan sidelined for injuries

St George Illawarra have been struck a hammer blow with Benji Marshall and Josh Dugan sidelined for their crunch NRL clash against Gold Coast tonight. Dragons playmaker Marshall has succumbed to a hamstring strain

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Lousi quits Waratahs, joins Hurricanes

Former Warriors league player Sam Lousi has quit the Waratahs Super Rugby franchise and signed with the Hurricanes. Lousi was brought to Sydney by Wallabies coach Michael Cheika, but his rugby development has been

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Blues name unchanged team for Waratahs clash

Blues coach Tana Umaga has named an unchanged starting lineup for tonight’s home game against the Waratahs at Eden Park. All Blacks Charlie Faumuina and George Moala have made progress in their recovery from

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