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Radradra inspired by home trip

Parramatta Eels wing Semi Radradra believes his trip home to Fiji just one week out from the beginning of the season will inspire him to bigger and better things this year. Radradra returned to Australia four days

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India and Pakistan clash to go ahead

The Tournament Director of the ICC T20 World Cup has confirmed that the much anticipated clash between India and Pakistan will go ahead.  All security arrangements have been made at the city of Dharamsala wher

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7 changes made to Blues line-up to face the Hurricanes

Blues coach Tana Umaga has made seven changes to his starting side for their Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes on Friday. Following the Blues 28‑13 loss to the Crusaders last week, Umaga has opted to move

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Nadolo in Fiji to help in distributing ration packs

Crusaders and Vodafone Flying Fijians winger Nemani Nadolo is in Fiji and is helping out in distributing ration packs to those who have been affected by Cyclone Winston. Nadolo is currently in Ovalau and has also b

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5 changes made to Australia 7s team

Australia’s Sevens Head Coach Andy Friend has freshened up his squad by making five changes for the Inaugural Vancouver Sevens this weekend. In‑form playmaker Lewis Holland has been recalled into the squad

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Eels face questions about alleged payment to Hayne

The Parramatta Eels are at the centre of allegations that senior management signed off on deals that rewarded third‑party sponsors with game‑day hospitality, contravening NRL rules. The Eels will also face ques

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Beale set to sign NZ$3M deal with London Wasps

Kurtley Beale is reportedly set to sign a record two‑year deal worth NZ$3 million with the London Wasps. Such a deal is unlikely to be matched by the Australian Rugby Union even if Beale enters into a flexible de

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Veremalua achieves huge stats in Las Vegas 7s

Vodafone Fiji 7s lanky forward Jasa Veremalua was the DHL Impact Player of the Las Vegas 7s Tournament, achieving some huge stats across the three day tournament in Nevada. The Fijian sensation scored a crucial try

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Radradra keeps promise to little sister

He may have eluded NRL officials, but Semi Radradra was only keeping a promise to his little sister when he wore a necklace in last Thursday night's match against Brisbane. After visiting Fiji to check on his f

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Afghanistan defeats Scotland by 14 runs in World Twenty 20

Scotland missed the chance to record a first victory at a World Twenty20 as Afghanistan held on to win by 14 runs in Nagpur. In the other match, Zimbabwe defeated Hong Kong by 14 runs. Tomorrow, Bangladesh wil

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Vancouver 7s to gather largest rugby crowd in Canadian history

History is set to be made as ticket sales have surpassed 95 per cent capacity for the inaugural HSBC Canada Sevens in Vancouver, which will see the largest ever rugby crowd in Canadian history attend the exciting 16‑t

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Sutton sidelined for 16 weeks

Its bad news for all Rabbitohs fans as star backrower John Sutton will be sidelined for up to 16 weeks after a chest injury. The injury occurred in the dying stages of the 42‑10 win over the Roosters last Sunday.

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Hurricanes ready for Blues match up this Friday

Although the Hurricanes are yet to record a win in the 2016 Super Rugby competition, their coach Chris Boyd says Friday’s match against the Blues will not frighten them. The Blues lost 28-13 to the Crusaders

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Vancouver 7s pools announced

World Rugby has announced the pools for the sixth round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Vancouver, Canada, to be played on Sunday and next Monday. The Vodafone Fiji 7s heads Pool A in Vancouver thanks to t

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Football fan killed over Ronaldo-Messi debate

A football fan has been killed in an argument with a friend over whether Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo is the best footballer in the world. The incident happened in Mumbai between two Nigerian nationals. O

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Sharapova to be provisionally suspended

Former women's tennis world No 1, Maria Sharapova will be provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance. Sharapova said she recently received a letter saying she had failed a drug test a

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World Rugby Pacific Rugby challenge entry fee to be waived

In light of the recent events pertaining to the destruction and recovery from Tropical Cyclone Winston, the Fiji Rugby Union in partnership with World Rugby and with the support of the Fiji Sports Council has announced

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