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Sims returns for Knights from 5 game suspension

Returning Newcastle Knights co‑captain Tariq Sims is hoping to keep his discipline in check ahead of his first game of the 2016 NRL against the Wests Tigers on Sunday. Sims has been named in the back row in place

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We will play every game like a final - Kolinisau

Vodafone Fiji 7s captain Osea Kolinisau says they will go all out at this weekend’s Hong Kong 7s and treat every game as a final. With one day left for the 40th Hong Kong 7s tournament, Kolinisau says Canada,

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Pocock banned for 3 weeks for foul play against Chiefs

Brumbies flanker David Pocock has been banned for three weeks for an act of foul play in his team’s 48‑23 defeat to the Chiefs in Canberra on Saturday. Pocock grasped the neck of Chiefs number eight Michael

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Koroibete returns after 1 week ban

Marika Koroibete is back for Melbourne Storm after his one week ban. Koroibete was charged with tripping a player. He is looking forward to another week of blockbusting rugby league. The Storm will face t

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NZ not underestimating any teams

New Zealand 7s captain Tim Mikkelson said they will not take any team lightly in this weekend’s Hong Kong 7s. Mikkelson said South Africa and Fiji are two of the most consistent teams and they have been playi

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Cheika not buying into Aussie teams’ form

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is not buying into Super Rugby form as Aussie teams struggle against the Kiwi opposition. After six rounds, only the Brumbies and Melbourne Rebels, have more wins than losses while th

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Reynolds may be in hot water after tickling incident

Canterbury Bulldogs five-eighth Josh Reynolds may find himself in hot water with the NRL match review committee after a bizarre incident in which he appeared to tickle an opponent’s backside. The 26-year-old

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SBW may return to Toulon after Olympics

Former Chiefs center and All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams may return to Toulon, according to French reports. Williams’ future beyond the Rio Olympics – providing he makes the New Zealand sevens team

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Suva and Nadi face mammoth task in OFC Champions League

The Suva and Nadi soccer teams face a mammoth task in this year’s OFC Champions League as their performance will dictate whether Fiji will have two representatives in next season’s tournament. Under Oce

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Radradra quiet on decision to represent Kangaroos over Bati

Semi Radradra did not want to talk about it, but teammate Michael Jennings had no problems doing the explaining for him. The Parramatta star declined to discuss his controversial decision to represent Australia aft

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Start well and keep momentum going - Mikkelson

New Zealand 7s captain Tim Mikkelson says they will not take any team lightly in this weekend’s Hong Kong 7s. Mikkelson says South Africa and Fiji are two of the most consistent teams and they have been playi

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Folau wants more action from the Waratahs

Wallabies fullback Israel Folau wants less talk and more action from the NSW Waratahs as they prepare for their Super Rugby season decider against the Brumbies. Both sides have a bye this weekend to regroup after e

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South Africa 7s team eyes for win in Hong Kong

A victory for the South Africa 7s team in the Hong Kong 7s will serve the same pleasure as winning a gold medal at the Rio Olympics. South Africa has never won the Hong Kong 7s but they have been runners‑up three

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Austin and Sezer help Raiders win

The return of Blake Austin and Aidan Sezer helped the Canberra Raiders upset the Bulldogs 22‑8 last night. The Raiders led 14‑4 at half time. Bulldogs second‑rower Josh Jackson was sinned binned in the m

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Taliga has more to offer

Vodafone Fiji 7s playmaker Kitione Taliga believes he has more to offer as he looks forward to making his family and country proud at this weekend’s Hong Kong 7s. The former Ratu Navula Collage student stampe

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Savea expected back for Hurricanes this weekend

Julian Savea has done his time. Dropped, sent to boot camp, rotated, freshened up, call it what you will, the star Hurricanes wing’s spell on the sideline is over. Coach Chris Boyd has confirmed that Sav

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Dagg likely to make return against Force

Former All Blacks fullback Israel Dagg is in line to make his first appearance of the Super Rugby season after joining the Crusaders in Perth ahead of their clash with the Western Force. The 49-Test veteran has joi

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Ba and Rewa match ends in a draw

Ba and Rewa drew nil all in an exciting clash of the Vodafone Premier League. Both teams applied immense pressure throughout the 90 minutes but failed to score as Simione Tamanisau and Josaia Ratu displayed good go

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