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South Africa announces sevens team to Rio Olympics

South Africa have announced their 7s team for next month's Olympic Games in Rio, with Kyle Brown named as captain. Brown leads the 12‑man squad which excludes 2007 Rugby World Cup winner Bryan Habana and fell

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NZ teams likely to set alight last round of Super Rugby

All eyes will be on Christchurch and Dunedin in what is otherwise a Super Rugby sea of mediocrity. The Hurricanes named a predictable team to meet the Crusaders while round 17 is a horrible ask for the Chiefs, havi

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Hodges hoping Hayne will return to NRL

Justin Hodges hopes Jarryd Hayne can find his way back to the NRL sooner rather than later. Hodges says that like most people in rugby league, he was fascinated by what Hayne has been able to achieve over the past

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Only 2 spots left to be filled in Fiji 7s team - Ryan

“Everyone wants us to win gold but we will have to play our best game first.” Those were the words of Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan who has already picked 10 players to head to Rio and only has two sp

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Blues to host Waratahs for round 17 of Super Rugby

The first match in Round 17 or the final round of the regular Super Rugby season is in Auckland where the Blues host the Waratahs. The Blues are out of contention for the play offs while a loss for the Waratahs wil

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Inglis suspended for shoulder charge on Dugan

South Sydney captain Greg Inglis has been suspended for three NRL matches after pleading guilty to a grade‑two shoulder charge which left Dragons centre Josh Dugan with a broken jaw. Inglis was slapped with the c

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Australia names side for Rio Olympics

Australia has announced a strong side for the Rio Olympics. Coach Andy Friend named an experienced side including captain Ed Jenkins, Lewis Holland, James Stannard, Allan Fa=alava=au and Jesse Parahi. The othe

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Hurricanes change midfield combination against Crusaders

An injury to centre Matt Proctor has forced the Hurricanes to change their midfield for their match against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday. Ngani Laumape will start at second‑five, with Willis Halaholo

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Vakatawa makes 12 member team for France to Rio Olympics

Fiji born winger Virimi Vakatawa has been named in the final 12 member team for France to participate in the Rio Olympics next month. Vakatawa has been dominating the sevens world with his pace, power and skills ma

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Jennings help NSW Blues win game 3 of Origin series

A try in the final minute to centre Michael Jennings helped New South Wales snatch a dramatic last minute victory to send retiring skipper Paul Gallen out an Origin winner. Gallen produced two try assists in the Bl

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Ardie Savea signs 2 year deal with NZ Rugby and Hurricanes

Ardie Savea has signed a new two‑year deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes. The 22‑year‑old made his All Blacks debut against Wales this year after withdrawing from the New Zealand sevens team for t

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McDonalds contributes $25,000 to Road to Rio campaign

McDonalds has contributed $25,000 for the Road to Rio campaign from the sale of paper rugby balls in their outlets in Fiji. They presented the cheque to the CEO of Fiji Sports Council, Litiana Loabuka this afternoo

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Maroons believe NSW Blues will field best team for Game III

The Queensland Maroons believe the NSW Blues will field their best attacking line‑up yet but are determined to blunt the threat of rookie Blues fullback James Tedesco. Maroons assistant coach Anthony Seibold says

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Suva Junior Football Club organizes a one day tournament

The Suva Junior Football Club is organizing the Dominion Insurance Junior Football Cup to be played on the 30th of this month at USP Vaturara Grounds. Tournament organizer Dr. Olivier Jutel says they are organizing

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Tuwai trying to make Rio team for wife and new baby

Vodafone Fiji 7s playmaker Jerry Tuwai has a lot more to play for should he be selected for the Rio Olympics team this Saturday. Tuwai and his wife had their first child last month, and he wants to do the best for

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Cooper leaves Toulon to return to Super Rugby

Australian pivot Quade Cooper has quit French club Toulon 12 months into his two‑year deal and is expected to return home to play Super Rugby for the Queensland Reds. The 28‑year‑old struggled to secure a sta

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