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Lack of effort caused Storm thrashing - Robinson

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says a lack of effort cost his side in their 46‑0 loss at home to the Melbourne Storm last night. The Roosters were beaten in every area of the game from line breaks to missed

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Owens sets new record at Fiji vs Tonga PNC match

Rugby referee Nigel Owens is among the Welsh people who have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. The 44‑year‑old became the most experienced international referee of all time after taking

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Storm wins 7 in a row after thrashing Roosters

The Melbourne Storm have continued their golden run with a 46‑0 win over the Roosters last night to make it seven victories in a row in 2016. It was a record‑breaking night as it was the first time the Roosters

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Wales snatches late game winner against Slovakia

Wales snatched a late winner against Slovakia in their Euro 2016 opener to make a dramatic return to the major tournament after a 58‑year absence. Wales beat Slovakia 2-1. In another match, Switzerland beat

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Fiji defeats Tonga in PNC opener

The Vodafone Flying Fijians defeated the Ikale-Tahi Tongan side 23-18 in today's opening match of the Pacific Nations Cup. The Fijian side struggled to put down any tries in the first half and gave the chance t

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We need to finish number one - McKee

Vodafone Flying Fijians Coach John McKee says that they need to finish as number one in the Pacific Nations Cup. McKee says that both games with Tonga and Samoa are pivotal as this is the Rugby World Cup qualifying

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Goal kicking to play a big part in Test - Jenkins

Wales assistant coach Neil Jenkins who is the second highest test points scorer in history and a man who knows a thing or two about kicking goals, insists Aaron Cruden’s average goal kicking form with the Chiefs i

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Roosters wary of Kiwi threat in Melbourne Storm

As the Roosters prepare to tackle the Storm tonight, Sam Moa says he is well aware of the threat Jesse Bromwich, Tohu Harris and Kevin Proctor poses. The Roosters will head into the match with half-a-dozen forwards

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France starts Euro 2016 on a high note

Dimitri Payet’s spectacular late goal gave host France victory over Romania 2-1 in the opening match of Euro 2016 amid a huge security operation at the Stade de France. On an emotional evening at the same ven

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World Rugby reaffirms commitment to global development

World Rugby has reaffirmed its commitment to the global development of the game with the hosting of its Rugby Committee meeting in Nadi this weekend. With rugby experiencing record breaking global participation and

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Koto hopes to see much stronger forwards

Vodafone Flying Fijians captain, Sunia Koto hopes to see much stronger forwards as they prepare to face Tonga in the Pacific Nations Cup opener tomorrow. The 36-year-old believes Tonga will be tough up front with t

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Fast pace soccer expected from Dreketi

People can expect fast pace soccer from the younger players of the Dreketi Soccer Team. Coach Arthur Simmons said anything can happen in soccer as the bottom placed teams have beaten the best teams in the league.

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George Smith to return to Super Rugby next year

George Smith has officially been unveiled by the Queensland Reds with the Wallaby signing on the dotted line at Ballymore for the 2017 and 2018 Super Rugby seasons. In a massive coup for the rebuilding Reds, Smith

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Eddie Jones questions Hayne's inclusion in Fiji 7s squad

A day after having a comment at rugby league, England coach Eddie Jones has questioned Jarryd Hayne’s inclusion in the Fijian Olympic Sevens squad. Jones courted controversy by saying league “is not a s

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3 players to debut for the Flying Fijians

Vodafone Flying Fijians Coach John McKee has named an experienced and powerful line up for their first match against Tonga in the 2016 Pacific Nations Cup, at the ANZ Stadium tomorrow. Three players will make their

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Dyer appointed as stand in coach for Dreketi Soccer Team

Former Labasa and Rewa soccer rep, Henry Dyer has been appointed as the stand in coach for the Dreketi Soccer Team. Team Secretary Amitesh Karan said their coach Aurther Simmons is in Suva and will be joining the t

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Kerevi to start for Wallabies

For the first time two players with links to Fiji have been named to form a midfield combination for the Wallabies. Reds centre Samu Kerevi will make his test debut tomorrow and will form a powerful centre combinat

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Brisbane Broncos beat Canberra Raiders

The Brisbane Broncos beat the Canberra Raiders 26‑18 at Suncorp Stadium last night. The result ended a three‑game losing streak for the Broncos and in the process broke Canberra's three‑game winning strea

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Tony Brown to coach Highlanders in 2017

Tony Brown will coach the Highlanders in 2017, before heading to Japan in 2018. He will take over the top job in 2017, but move overseas in 2018, linking up with the Highlanders’ current coach Jamie Joseph, w

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