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Umaga eyes small improvements for Blues

Blues coach Tana Umaga is eyeing small improvements as he and the Blues travel to South Africa today. The Blues notched up their fourth Super Rugby win of the season with a 36‑30 win over the Melbourne Rebels at

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Naholo could feature for Highlanders against Chiefs

Waisake Naholo is poised for his first Super Rugby action in over two months. The All Blacks wing could feature for the Highlanders against the Chiefs in Hamilton this weekend after making a successful return to cl

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2016 Oceania Volleyball Championship to kick off today

The 2016 Oceania Volleyball Championship will kick off today at the Vodafone Arena. Eight teams will play in the men's division while 9 teams will participate in the women's category. Fiji, Kiribati, T

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Hurricanes one point shy of Crusaders in NZ conference

The New Zealand Super Rugby sides won all their matches in the last round of the Super Rugby competition. The Hurricanes thrashed the Lions 50‑17 in Johannesburg, the Highlanders held on for a 23‑10 win over th

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Sharks down Broncos to claim sixth win in a row

A first‑half ambush has propelled the Cronulla Sharks to their sixth win a row to join three other teams at the top of the NRL Telstra Premiership. The Broncos fought back with determination after the break but e

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Leicester City holds Man United to 1-all draw

Leicester City moved to within two points of the Premier League title after holding Manchester United to a 1-all draw at Old Trafford this morning and will clinch it tomorrow if Tottenham fail to beat Chelsea at Stamfor

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Lautoka soccer team beats Labasa

The Lautoka soccer team beat Labasa 3-1 in the Vodafone Premier League this afternoon. Meanwhile, Labasa beat Nadroga 1-0 on Friday.

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Melbourne Storm thrashes Gold Coast Titans

The Melbourne Storm have followed up last week's 42‑0 thrashing of the Warriors with a 38‑0 win over the Titans this afternoon. Halfback Cooper Cronk and wing Suliasi Vunivalu both scored doubles as the Sto

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Kerevi to undergo surgery

Reds centre Samu Kerevi will undergo surgery after suffering a broken hand in his side's win over the Cheetahs last night. The injury occurred late in the game, in the process of setting up a try. The 22â€

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Koroisau turns down Fiji offer

Manly Sea Eagles hooker Apisai Koroisau has turned his back on a Fijian Test jumper in a bid to concentrate on nailing a regular spot in the Eagles top squad this season. Koroisau has opted not to make himself avai

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Johnny Williams to guide Lautoka soccer

With guidance of their new coach, the Lautoka Soccer team is ready to take on Labasa in the Vodafone Premier League this afternoon. Former Labasa player, Johnny Williams is now the Lautoka coach. Williams join

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Highlanders outscore Brumbies

Tries from Ben Smith and Lima Sopoaga have helped the Highlanders to a 13 point win over the Brumbies in their Super Rugby match last night. The defending champions outscored the Brumbies two tries to one in the 23

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Malolo surprises Macuata in Skipper Cup

Malolo has beaten Macuata 20-7 in the final Round 1 match of the 2016 Skipper Cup competition. The side led Macuata 14‑0 at the end of the first half. Malolo was promoted to the Skipper Cup competition this

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Sydney Roosters rout Newcastle Knights

The return of Mitchell Pearce and a hat‑trick to Blake Ferguson has helped the Sydney Roosters easily beat the Newcastle Knights 38-0. The Roosters led 14-0 at half‑time. Fiji Bati and Newcastle Knights pl

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Chiefs edge Sharks

Fly half Aaron Cruden kicked three second‑half penalties to break a 15‑15 halftime deadlock and steer the Chiefs to a 24‑22 Super Rugby victory over the Sharks last night. Cruden took up the goal kicking duti

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Eels beat Bulldogs

The Parramatta Eels admit the concern for the health of teammate Kieran Foran acted as motivation in their emotion‑charged victory over the Canterbury Bulldogs last night. The Eels beat the Bulldogs 20-12. P

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Strong squad named for Paris and London 7s

A strong squad has been named for the Paris and London 7s. Savenaca Rawaca, Aisake Katonibau, Pio Tuwai and Viliame Mata make a return to the squad. Five overseas based players will join the squad in London ne

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FRU disappointed with Fijian Teachers Association

The Fiji Rugby Union had to pay for Vodafone Fiji 7s player, Savenaca Rawaca’s private hospital bills yesterday. The FRU has expressed its disappointment with the Fijian Teachers Association after they failed

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Chiefs coach denies cheating against Hurricanes

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has denied cheating in the dying minutes of their nail‑biting Super Rugby win over the Hurricanes last weekend. The Chiefs won 28‑27 but the match went to uncontested scrums for the las

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