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Hayne shouldn't return to NRL - Marshall

Benji Marshall says it would be unfair for Jarryd Hayne to turn out for Parramatta this year and has cast doubt on whether the code‑hoping star will return to the NRL at all. Hayne's future is uncertain after

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Ryan awaiting Tuwai’s medical report

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan is awaiting Pio Tuwai’s medical report before making any public announcement. Tuwai was taken to the Suva Private Hospital after complaining of numbness in his legs and was als

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Daley holds no fears about Queensland clean sweep

New South Wales coach Laurie Daley holds no fears about a potential Queensland State of Origin clean sweep, just as long as his team finally lives up to its potential tonight. Daley has handed Origin debut to eight

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Playoff spots at stake in final Super Rugby round

It is crunch time to determine the playoff placings in Super Rugby, and some teams could be left ruing their luck when the week concludes. While that luck can take many forms, the largest factor in the Super Rugby

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Taliga pushes hard in training to make Rio cut

Vodafone Fiji 7s playmaker, Kitione Taliga is pushing hard for a spot in the Fiji 7's team to the Rio Olympics. Taliga who won the DHL Impact Player of Vancouver 7s has been in outstanding form and has scored s

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Naulu considered for wild card entry for Rio Olympics

Fiji’s female sprinter, Makereta Naulu is also being considered for the wild card entry for the Rio Olympics. This has been confirmed by Fiji Athletics Team Manager to Rio, Joe Rodan Jnr who says they are sti

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Parsons honoured with MVP award at 2016 Blues Awards

Blues Super Rugby captain James Parsons has been honoured with the Most Valuable Player award at the 2016 Blues Awards. The entire Blues organisation voted for the player who they judged to be the most consistent p

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Bolt named in Jamaican Olympic team despite missing trials

The fastest man in the World, Usain Bolt has been named in the Jamaican Olympic team for the 100m, 200m and 4x100m races despite an injury that kept him from qualifying at trials. The six‑time Olympic gold medall

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Blues aim to snatch last win over Waratahs

There is only one match left for the Blues this season, but still plenty to play for. A win over the Waratahs at Eden Park on Friday would seal the franchise's best season since 2011 when they were beaten in th

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Smith is the best player I have ever played with - Gallen

Outgoing NSW Blues skipper, Paul Gallen says his opposing captain Cameron Smith is the best player he's ever seen or played with or against, hands down. The lofty praise was delivered at Gallen's final ever

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Reddy Group Company donates $25K towards Fiji 7s

Reddy Group Company have boosted the Fiji 7s Men’s and Women’s teams after donating $25,000 to Fiji’s Road to Gold campaign. While receiving the cheque, FRU President and Prime Minister Voreqe Bai

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Hayne did not have enough time - Ryan

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan believed that former NRL and NFL star Jarryd Hayne will not get there in time for Rio Olympics selection. Ryan had said that he would rather make a decision now than string him along

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Krishna, Tamanisau and Singh likely senior trio for Rio

It is highly likely that Wellington Phoenix star Roy Krishna, Ba defender Alvin Singh and Rewa goalkeeper Simione Tamanisau will be part of the Vodafone Fiji Under 23 soccer team to the Rio Olympics next month. Und

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Raiders closing in on top 4

The Canberra Raiders have moved within one point of the NRL top four with a 26‑12 win over the North Queensland Cowboys last night. Raiders fullback Jack Wighton proved the difference on the night with a try in e

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