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Vokiti out to break Intermediate Boys High Jump record

George Vokiti of Natabua High School is aiming to break the Intermediate Boys High Jump record at the Coca-Cola Games next week. Vokiti already holds the Junior Boys High Jump record of 1.90 metres which he set in

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Thomson returns from injury for Chiefs match

Blade Thomson's return from injury is the only change to the Hurricanes starting side for their crucial Super Rugby match against the Chiefs tomorrow. Thomson comes back into the side after missing the last mat

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Ratu Filise want to restore lost pride at Marist 7s

The Coastal Ratu Filise rugby side wants to restore some lost pride in this week’s Fiji Bitter Marist 7s. Ratu Filise last won the Marist 7s title in 1997 with experienced players like the late Aminiasi Naitu

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Chiefs lose Lowe ahead of Hurricanes match

The Chiefs have suffered a significant injury blow ahead of their big Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes in Wellington. In‑form wing James Lowe has been ruled out of the match at Westpac Stadium with a mino

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Naitasiri to face Nadroga in Skipper Cup opener

Naitasiri will face defending champions Nadroga in the opening round of the Skipper Cup competition tomorrow. This match will kick off 7pm tomorrow. On Saturday, the Jet Setters from Nadi will host Tailevu at

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Carter nominated for European Rugby player of the year award

Former All Black Dan Carter who now plays for French club Racing 92 has been nominated alongside 15 other players for the European Rugby player of the year award. The list also includes former All Black wing Charle

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Naidroka ready to defend title at the Coca Cola games

Marist Brothers High School sprinter Keasi Naidroka is ready to defend his title at next week’s Coca Cola games. Naidroka won the Intermediate Boys 100 metres final at the Coca Cola Games last year. He i

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Smith returns for Highlanders

Highlanders co-captain Ben Smith will make a return for the Highlanders in the match against the Sharks tomorrow. He has been cleared to play after two weeks rest. He takes his place at fullback with Matt Fadd

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Red Rock out to create upset at Marist 7s

Red Rock Team Manager, Joe Usa believes his team will be out to defy the odds during the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s. Usa says they have recruited new players and they are out to create upsets during the two day tourname

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Hewett eyes Crusaders coaching postion

Dave Hewett could have his eye on more than just the Crusaders head coach's job. The former All Blacks and Crusaders loosehead prop, who first started working under current coach Todd Blackadder at the Crusader

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Josefa Tabakaucoro back for redemption

Marist Brothers High School’s rising star Josefa Tabakaucoro is back for redemption after a disappointing performance in the Coca‑Cola Games last year. Tabakaucoro was beaten by Kameli Sauduadua of RKS in t

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Any group would have been Mount Everest for us - Farina

“Any group would have been Mount Everest for us.” Fiji soccer team coach Frank Farina made this comment after Fiji was drawn with defending champion Mexico, Germany and South Korea for their Olympi

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Fiji beats Uruguay in World Rugby U20 Trophy

The Fiji U20 Rugby team has made a winning start at the World Rugby Under 20 Trophy tournament in Zimbabwe. Fiji is playing in the Tier 2 competition. Fiji scored six tries to beat Uruguay 38-34. Uruguay

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Brumbies to wear a camouflage strip jersey against Crusaders

The Brumbies will wear a camouflage strip jersey to help them break a seven‑match drought against the Crusaders this Sunday. They revealed their ANZAC jersey for the Crusaders match yesterday. Co‑captain C

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5 Fiji Bati players to start for Newcastle Knights

Five Fiji Bati players will start for the Newcastle Knights in their NRL match against the Sea Eagles next Monday. This is the first time five Fiji Bati players will start for a team in the NRL. Tariq Sims, Ko

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Tabadamu Red on track to defend Marist 7s title

“We are on track to defend the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s title.” That is the statement from Tabadamu Red coach Pio Kaberi ahead of the tournament which starts this Friday. Kaberi said they have the exp

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