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Radradra to make debut for Australia tonight

Many are looking forward to watching the Anzac Test tonight only to see Semi Radradra’s debut for Australia. Radradra playing for the Kangaroos is an issue that has been debated long and hard throughout the b

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Crusaders not taking Reds lightly

The Crusaders hope to use their next four Super Rugby matches to consolidate or improve their position in the Super Rugby standings. The Crusaders had a bye last week and have four games before the June Internation

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Flying Fijians to face Barbarians in Ireland

The Barbarians will play in Belfast, Ireland for the first time in 59 years when they face the Vodafone Flying Fijians at Ulster's Kingspan Stadium on November 11. The game will be part of the Barbarians' a

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Fiji Blue qualify for semis after defeating Tonga

The Fiji Men's Blue team has qualified for the semifinal of the 2016 Handy Finance Oceania Volleyball Championship after defeating Tonga by 3 straight sets in the quarterfinal last night. Fiji Blue will meet Ne

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Cooper not considered for Rio selection

Quade Cooper will not be considered for selection for the final two rounds of the 2015‑2016 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series or the Rio 2016 Olympics following an official announcement from the Australian sevens program

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Naholo named to play against Chiefs

The Highlanders have named Waisake Naholo in their team to play the Chiefs tomorrow. Naholo made his return to playing last week in club rugby after being out with a broken leg since the round one match against the

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Khan ready to prove doubters wrong

Amir Khan says he is ready to prove the doubters wrong again with a world title win over Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez on Sunday. The 29‑year‑old is taking on the toughest test of his career in Las Vegas when h

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Chiefs name strong line-up against Highlanders

The Chiefs have named a strong line-up to take on the Highlanders this weekend. There are just two changes to the starting fifteen that secured a 24‑22 win over the Sharks last Friday. Wing James Lowe and se

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Larkham unhappy with rule interpretations in recent losses

Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham has had talks with Super Rugby's referees boss Lyndon Bray, as he is unhappy with rule interpretations in recent losses. He believes the Brumbies' great strength, their s

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Foran admitted after overdose on medication

Troubled NRL star Kieran Foran was admitted to hospital last week after reportedly overdosing on prescription medication. A report in Fairfax Media suggested that the Parramatta Eels skipper needed to be treated at

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Real Madrid qualifies for UEFA Champions League final

Real Madrid has qualified for UEFA Champions League Final against Atletico Madrid after beating Manchester City 1 nil this morning. It was an own goal by City in the first half of the match. The final will be

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Viriviri aiming for Paris 7s comeback

Samisoni Viriviri is aiming to make a comeback and make the final team for the Paris 7s next weekend. Viriviri returns to the national side for the first time since the 2014 London Sevens where he was also named th

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Fiji Bati to face Kumuls without key players

The Vodafone Fiji Bati will go into the Pacific Test against the PNG Kumuls without five key players. Korbin Sims and Jayson Bukuya have been ruled out due to suspension. Melbourne Storm star winger Marika Kor

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Crusaders make 5 changes ahead of Reds match

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has made five changes to his starting line‑up for tomorrow’s clash with the Reds in Christchurch. The seven‑time champions had a bye last weekend but Blackadder has opted t

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Seninawanawa creates for Fiji Volleyball

Taniela Seninawanawa has been breaking boundaries in the sport of Volleyball in Fiji since he was 17-years-old and is now representing Fiji in the 2016 Handy Finance Oceania Volleyball Championship. Seninawanawa wh

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Crusaders hope to continue winning streak without Nadolo

The Crusaders are hoping they will be able to continue their winning streak without star wing, Nemani Nadolo who has been a potent attacking force for them since the season started. The Flying Fijians wing has scor

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Final Olympic 7s Qualifying tournament to be held in June

The Samoa and Tonga 7s teams are yet to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics 7s competition in August. They will fight for a spot in the Final Olympic Qualification Tournament which will be held on the 18th and 19th o

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Vakatawa extends commitment to French 7s team

Fiji born wing and French star, Virimi Vakatawa has decided to stay in the sevens game after accepting a two year contract with the French Rugby Union. Despite being approached by a number of top clubs in France, V

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