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Pocock cited

David Pocock faces a potential suspension for an alleged neck grab in the Brumbies' biggest ever loss at home to Super Rugby frontrunners the Chiefs. Pocock was cited by SANZAAR for foul play on rival No.8 Mich

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Winning in Hong Kong is always special - Tietjens

All Blacks 7s coach Sir Gordon Tietjens says winning in Hong Kong is always special. Tietjens says with the history of 7s rugby in the Hong Kong 7s tournamnet, all teams are always gunning for the top prize in So K

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England prepares for West Indies final in World Twenty20

A new‑look England and a resurgent West Indies will battle to become the first two‑time winners of cricket World Twenty20 in a big‑hitting showdown tomorrow that promises to rain sixes. Jason Roy one of the s

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Cummins called up to Aussie 7s squad

Nick Cummins "aka" the Honey Badger has been called up to the Australian Men's Sevens squad by Head Coach Andy Friend for the Hong Kong Sevens. The 28‑year‑old outside back replaces Henry Hut

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Chiefs prove too strong for Brumbies

The Chiefs proved why they're this year's Super Rugby pacesetters, thrashing Australian conference leaders the Brumbies 48‑23 in entertaining fashion. The free‑running New Zealand side, led by skillful

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Vunakece makes debut for Roosters

Fiji Bati and Roosters forward Eloni Vunakece isn't getting ahead of himself despite finally making his NRL debut at the age of 28 last weekend against the Sea Eagles. Vunakece still works five days a week and

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England to meet West Indies in World Twenty20 final

England and West Indies will attempt to make history when they contest the World Twenty20 final at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata tomorrow. No team has won the competition more than once since its inception in

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Cowboys smash Dragons

The Cowboys smashed the Dragons 36‑0 last night in the NRL competition. The Cowboys made 280 tackles over the 80 minutes to keep the visitors off the board, something their captain Johnathan Thurston credited the

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Tottenham draws with Liverpool

Tottenham drew 1 all with Liverpool in their English Premier League match this morning. Tottenham who sit second on the EPL table missed the opportunity to increase pressure on leaders Leicester City as they could

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Fiji 7s team leave for Hong Kong 7s without Pio

“It’s the grandfather of all tournaments.” These are the words of Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan ahead of the Hong Kong 7s which starts next week. Ryan believes with the history of the Hong

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Osborne helps Highlanders beat Force

Fijian born and Highlanders wing Patrick Osborne scored a try last night to help his side beat the Force 32-20 to claim top spot of the New Zealand Conference. The Highlanders put on a great show for their fans las

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Two changes made to Aussie 7s team to Hong Kong 7s

Australia 7s coach Andy Friend has made two changes for the Hong Kong Sevens. Captain Ed Jenkins and star centre Cameron Clark return to the squad after being rested for the last round in Vancouver. Australia

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Broncos survive late Titans charge

The Brisbane Broncos have survived a late charge from the injury‑hit Gold Coast Titans to claim a 24‑16 win last night in the NRL competition. The Broncos is now sitting top of the NRL ladder after last night&r

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UPDATE: Lelean and ACS win Triple N Zone

Adi Cakobau School and Lelean Memorial School have successfully defended their titles in the Coca-Cola Triple N Zone today. ACS won with 37 gold, 19 silver and 12 bronze, Dilkusha Girls finished second with 3 gold,

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Ben Ryan targets double victory

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan is targeting to defend the Hong Kong 7s and also win the inaugural Singapore 7s. With one leg left before the preparations for Rio Olympic Games, Ryan wants Fiji to be a clear 10 poi

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Highlanders gun for 5th straight win

Reigning champion the Highlanders will be gunning for a fifth straight win when they return home to face the Force tonight. Success away in Australia against the Waratahs and Rebels has kept the Highlanders’

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