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Radradra vows to finish NRL contract

Semi Radradra has vowed that he will finish his NRL contract with the Parramatta Eels and not make an unexpected switch to rugby union. Radradra said he is focused on playing good rugby league. The 23‑yearâ€

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Hansen set to receive contract offer to keep him in his job

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is set to receive a contract offer which will keep him in his job until the next World Cup. Despite guiding New Zealand to World Cup glory in England last year, Hansen indicated, at th

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Chiefs confident to continue with fine performance

Chiefs co-captain Sam Cane is confident they can continue their fine performance throughout the rest of the season  after defeating the Rebels 36-15 over the weekend. Cane said the team had some honest c

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Bulldogs beat the Roosters

A hat‑trick to Bulldogs wing Tyrone Phillips helped them claim a convincing 32‑20 win over the Roosters. The Bulldogs led 18‑10 at halftime. The 12‑point defeat leaves the Roosters' finals hopes ha

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Ben Smith named Deputy All Blacks Captain

The rise of Ben Smith will continue in 2016, with the world's best fullback confirmed to take a major step up in responsibility with the All Blacks. Smith will be Kieran Read’s official deputy in Steve Ha

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Maka knocks out ‘Razor’ Ali

Fijian welterweight champion Junior “The Razor” Farzan Ali lost on a third round technical knockout to New Zealand based Sitaleki Maka in Nadi last night. In other bouts last night, Savenaca Naliva knoc

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Chiefs secure bonus point win against Rebels

A four‑try first‑half performance helped the Chiefs see off the Rebels 36‑15 in a bonus‑point Super Rugby triumph in Hamilton last night. It was definitely a game of two halves as the New Zealanders were 26

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Parker beats Takam in IBF title eliminator

Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker has beaten Carlos Takam in their IBF title eliminator bout last night. Parker, now undefeated after 19 fights, was declared the victor via unanimous decision after 12 thrilling rounds

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Sharks top NRL ladder

For the first time in more than 16 years, the Cronulla Sharks are at the top of the NRL ladder after sealing an eight point win over their bitter rivals, Manly Sea Eagles. They won 20-12. In other matches, the

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Suva beats Malolo in Skipper Cup

Suva defeated Malolo 24‑20 in their skipper Cup rugby competition match today. The capital city side led 17‑10 at the break. In other matches, Macuata beat Lautoka 29-17, Tailevu beat Vatukoula 22-17, Nadr

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Bukuya returns for Sharks

The Sharks are in seventh heaven at the moment on the back of seven straight wins and are riding high following their record 62‑0 thrashing of the Newcastle Knights last Sunday. Manly fullback Brett Stewart didn&

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Crusaders secure comfortable win over the Waratahs

The Crusaders have secured a comfortable 29‑10 victory over the New South Waratahs in their Super Rugby fixture in Christchurch yesterday. The home side was one try short of a bonus point victory but have extende

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Incredible series for the Fiji 7s team

The first round of the 2015‑16 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series seems like a very, very long time ago. Sixteen teams descended on Dubai, packed full of new faces to contest the opener. By Saturday evening, the

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McKee names strong team for 2016 PNC

Vodafone Flying Fijians coach, John McKee has named a strong team for the 2016 Pacific Nations Cup and Test Match against Georgia scheduled to be hosted here in Fiji in June. A notable inclusion in the Flying Fijia

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Parker just one fight away from a crack at world title

New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker is just one fight away from a crack at a world title. Parker fights French‑Cameroon boxer Carlos Takam in South Auckland tomorrow night in an IBF eliminator with the w

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Australian 7s team expecting an exciting clash against Fiji

The Australian 7s team is expecting their pool match against Fiji at the London 7s this weekend to be exciting. Coach, Andy Friend has made key changes in the team for this weekend’s tournament and says they

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Guildford out to prove a point against Crusaders

Waratahs wing Zac Guildford said he has a point to prove against the Crusaders tonight. Guilfdord, who featured in 11 tests for the All Blacks and had a successful World Cup campaign in New Zealand has been reinsta

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Hayne on the verge of making debut for Fiji 7s

Jarryd Hayne is on the verge of making his debut for the Vodafone Fiji 7s team in the London 7s this weekend. The national team played two warm up matches against Scotland yesterday and Hayne was given a chance to

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