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Rokocoko scores as Racing 92 wins French Top 14 title

Fiji born and former All Blacks winger Joe Rokocoko scored a try for Racing 92 and helped his side win their first French Top 14 Title in 26 years as they beat Toulon 29-21 this morning. 33-year-old Rokocoko showed

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Suva too strong for Macuata

The Suva rugby team was too strong for Macuata as they won 20-14 in the Skipper Cup at Subrail Park yesterday. Suva’s tries were scored by Ratu Meli Kurisaru and Ratu Seru Cakobau. Meanwhile, Nadroga thr

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Panthers hands Rabbitohs its fourth straight loss

Penrith Panthers has handed South Sydney its fourth‑straight NRL loss, holding on for a tough 28‑26 win at home. Sam Burgess crossed for two tries and the Rabbitohs, having to go 100 metres to win, had a chance

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Georgia upsets Flying Fijians

The Georgian rugby team upset the Vodafone Flying Fijians 14-3 in their June International test this afternoon. Fiji made basic mistakes in the match and also lacked proper execution in break through opportunities.

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Fiji Swim team wins another 4 medals

The Fiji Swimming team won a silver and three bronze medals at the 2016 Oceania Swimming championship yesterday. Moana Wind won silver in the Women’s 50‑meter breaststroke. 2014 Fiji Sportsman of the Y

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McKee names strong team for Georgia match

Vodafone Flying Fijians coach John McKee has named a strong team for their test match against Georgia today. The selected players are: Peni Ravai, Sunia Koto ©, Taniela Koroi, Savenaca Tabakanala

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Cheika expects England to be even more tough to beat

Coach Michael Cheika expects England to come even harder at the Wallabies team despite already wrapping up the three‑test series. Cheika has made three changes to the side which lost the second test in Melbourne,

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Malani aims to win gold in 50m breast stroke race tonight

2014 Fiji Sportsman of the Year, Meli Malani will be aiming to win gold in the 50 metre breast stroke race tonight at the Oceania Swimming Championships. Malani who came last in his previous race, says that he is a

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Malani fails to win any medals

2014 Fiji Sportsman of the Year and National Swimming rep, Meli Malani failed to win any medal in his main event, the mens 100 metres freestyle in the 2016 Oceania Swimming Championship at the Damodar National Aquatic C

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Wales to play Northern Ireland in round 16 of Euro 2016

Wales will play Northern Ireland in the round 16 of Euro 2016, England will take on Iceland and the Republic of Ireland will face France. In other Round of 16, Switzerland will play Poland, Croatia will face Portug

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Govt allocates $500,000 for Olympic incentive

A great incentive has been offered to our Olympians as cash rewards of $30,000 has been allocated for any Olympian who brings home a medal after the Rio Olympics. The government has set aside $500,000 for this.

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Queensland Maroons win State of Origin 2016

The Queensland Maroons have won the 2016 State of Origin Series with a 26‑16 victory over New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium last night. Dane Gagai scored a hat-trick for the Maroons to take a 20‑10 advan

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Hansen selects 3 new caps for third Wales Test

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has selected three new caps for Saturday's third Test against Wales. Elliot Dixon wins his first cap at blindside flanker while Ofa Tu'ungafasi and Liam Squire will look to ma

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Ronaldo scores twice for Portugal against Hungary

Portugal will play Croatia in the last 16 at Euro 2016 after Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in a six‑goal thriller against Hungary in Lyon. Portugal and Croatia drew 3-all. Hungary progress as Group F winner

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NSW aims to bounce back in Game 2

As State Of Origin season rolls around again, it is still unclear just who has their nose in front. New South Wales copped a 52-6 thrashing the last time they faced the Maroons at Suncorp Stadium, and coming up wit

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Rajesh Patel rubbishes social media posts

The Fiji Football Association has referred a matter to the police Cyber-Crime Unit where someone has posted on social media stating Ba has won a protest against Rewa and will replace them in the semifinal against Suva i

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Jamie Roberts hoping to make 3rd Test

Wales centre Jamie Roberts is hopeful he will be declared fit for Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks in Dunedin. Roberts must complete his return-to-play protocols after he injured himself in a clash of h

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