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Force’s Rasolea to take up Scottish contract

Western Force centre Solomoni ‘Junior’ Rasolea has signed a two-year deal to play in Scotland for Edinburgh. The Brisbane-born 24-year-old played for Fiji in the World Rugby Under 20 Championship in 201

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Faultless performance needed by England to win Twenty20 WC

England will need to produce a faultless all-round performance to beat a strong West Indies side in the World Twenty20 final on Monday. West Indies beat England by six wickets in their second group stage match last

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Tuwai in, Mata out

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach, Ben Ryan has made a late change in the Fiji squad for the Hong Kong 7s with Viliame Mata being ruled out after picking up a knock in training yesterday. Pio Tuwai will replace Mata as Tuwai

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Vakatawa return to sevens for French side

Virimi Vakatawa has returned to the French sevens squad after playing a starring role in the Six Nations 2016. The 23‑year‑old appeared in the opening rounds of the series in Dubai and Cape Town before turning

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Nasinu and BMS retain Suva Zone 1 title

Nasinu Secondary School and Ballantine Memorial School have retained their titles at the 2016 Coca-Cola Suva Zone 1 Athletics competition. The boys division was won by Nasinu Secondary School with 10 gold, 7 silver

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Brumbies makes 3 changes ahead of Chiefs clash

The Brumbies have made three changes to their team to face the Chiefs tomorrow. Josh Mann‑Rea returns to the squad as a reserve following a one‑week suspension. Scott Sio, Stephen Moore and Ben Alexander w

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West Indies to meet England in final of World Twenty20

West Indies will meet England in the final of the World Twenty20 after stunning hosts India with a seven‑wicket win in the semi‑final. India looked in complete control after Virat Kohli made 89 runs and took th

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Rabbitohs claim win over Manly

Apisai Koroisau scored a try last night for the Manly Sea Eagles but was it not enough to help his side win. Manly showed wonderful resilience to overcome an early three‑try burst from the Rabbitohs but they fell

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Teitjens names HK 7s team

NZ 7s coach Gordon Tietjens has named a strong 14 member squad for the Hong Kong and Singapore 7s tournaments. Sonny Bill Williams returns from injury and Hurricanes backline utility Pita Ahki has also made the squ

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Chiefs makes two changes against Brumbies

The Chiefs have resisted throwing Dominic Bird straight back into action and have made just two changes to their starting XV to face the Brumbies in Canberra. Former All Blacks lock Bird has recovered from a fractu

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Fiji team named for HK and Singapore 7s

The Beast Semi Kunatani will make a return to the Vodafone Fiji 7s team in the Hong Kong and Singapore 7s.  Kunatani is included in the 14-man squad for the two tournaments after missing the Las Vegas and Vanc

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Springboks name 7s team for HK 7s

Former Southern Kings wing Siviwe Soyizwapi will make his Springbok 7s debut next weekend at the Hong Kong 7s. The inclusion of the 24-year-old is one of four changes to the side that contested the Cup final at the

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Nasinu and BMS lead Suva Zone 1

Defending champion Nasinu Secondary School and Ballantine Memorial School currently lead the boys and girls divisions in the Coca-Cola Suva Zone 1 athletics competition at the ANZ Stadium. Nasinu Secondary is leadi

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World class playmakers to clash in Super Rugby

Two of World Rugby’s premier playmakers, Christian Lealiifano and Aaron Cruden will go head-to-head when the Brumbies play the Chiefs this weekend. Lealiifano has been a star for the Brumbies since making his

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Fiji 7s team to Hong Kong and Singapore to be named today

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan will name his 14 member squad to the Hong Kong and Singapore 7s today. After a hard two weeks training, the team looks ready to defend the Hong Kong 7s title and have a feel of the i

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Nigel Owens to make history when Fiji meets Tonga

Nigel Owens will make history on June 11 when he takes charge of his 71st Test match, to become the most experienced international referee in the history of rugby union. The 44‑year‑old Welshman will take the f

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Koroisau to start at halfback for Sea Eagles

Fiji Bati hooker Apisai Koroisau will start at halfback for the Sea Eagles when they face the Rabbitohs tonight. The Sea Eagles and the Rabbitohs have played each other 136 times in the NRL and the Sea Eagles have

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Fiji 7s players with conjunctivitis have been isolated

Vodafone Fiji 7s prop Viliame Mata will not be available for Hong Kong 7s selection tomorrow after being released from camp as he has conjunctivitis. Team Manager Ropate Kauvesi says Nemani Nagusa and Josateki Tuil

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