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Suva in a must win situation

Suva team coach Gurjeet Singh says they must win the second leg of the Pillay Garments Champion Versus Champion series in Nadi this afternoon. Singh says he is disappointed with the performance of the under 23 play

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Crusaders thrash the Reds in Super Rugby pre-season match

The Crusaders thrashed the Reds 31-3 in their Super Rugby pre-season match last night. After going into halftime three points in front, a penalty try, two scores from George Bridge and one from Jordan Taufua eventu

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World Rugby investigates whether NZ fielded 8 players

World Rugby are investigating whether New Zealand had eight players on the field when they scored a last minute try to snatch a 17-all draw with Australia last night. Video footage appears to show eight Kiwi player

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Vakatawa scores as France edge Italy

Fiji born and France wing Virimi Vakatawa scored a try to help his team beat Italy 23-21 in their Six Nations opener this morning. Vakatawa, who had not played 15‑man rugby in more than two years, scored the firs

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Carter’s Racing 92 beats Highlanders

Dan Carter's French club Racing 92 side have beaten the defending Super Rugby champions the Highlanders 45‑38 in an exhibition match in Hong Kong. The scores were tied 38‑all with 10 minutes to go before Ra

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Sharks, Storm and Eagles shine at Auckland Nines

Cronulla Sharks, Melbourne Storm, and Manly Sea Eagles are in the box seat after making it through day one of the Auckland Nines undefeated. The three clubs lead their respective pools, with the final round games o

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Leicester stuns Manchester City

Premier League leaders Leicester stunned Manchester City with a convincing 3-1 victory this morning to move five points clear. Other matches saw Liverpool and Sunderland drew 2-all, Everton beat Stoke 3-0 while New

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Nadi just needs a draw to win CvC title

The Professional Valuation Limited Nadi Soccer team just needs a draw against Suva in tomorrow's match to win its first ever Pillay Garments Champion vs Champion series. Nadi who beat Suva by 1-0 in the first l

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Rabbitohs start NRL Auckland 9s tournament on a high

Defending champions of the NRL Auckland 9s tournament the South Sydney Rabbitohs started their campaign on a high after winning their first match. The Rabbitohs beat the Roosters 14-13. In another match, Semi

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Nadi wins first leg of the CvC

Professional Valuations Limited Nadi started their 2016 Pillay Garments Champion versus Champion Series on a high after beating Suva 1 0 in the first leg at the ANZ Stadium last night. Nadi’s Napolioni Q

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Speight reunites with Friend

Henry Speight still remembers the moment Andy Friend convinced him to join the ACT Brumbies. They were sitting in the airport in Auckland six years ago, and Speight was a largely unknown talent with the Waikato rug

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Fiji team named for the Sydney 7s

The Vodafone Fiji 7s side for the Sydney 7s has been named. There is only one change from the team that played in Wellington last week as Viliame Mata replaces Emosi Mulevoro. The twelve players in the team ar

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Nadi vs Suva CvC clash set for kick-off

The first leg of the 2016 Pillay Garments Champion Versus Champion series between Suva and Professional Valuations Limited Nadi is all set for kick off at 7pm tonight at the ANZ Stadium. There will be a new winner

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Hayne reunites with the Fiji 7s team

Jarryd Hayne has been reunited with the Fiji national side, performing a stirring traditional hymn with the Pacific Island’s Rugby 7s squad at the jersey presentation ahead of the Sydney 7s tournament this weekend

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South African Coach says he was misquoted by the media

South African Coach Neil Powell says he has been misquoted by the media. This comment comes after supersport.com reported that the Bokz had accepted an apology from Matt O'Brien over the performance of the Well

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Blitzboks aim to go one step further at Sydney 7s

The Springbok Sevens team will be aiming to go one step further in the Sydney Sevens this weekend after losing in the Wellington 7s final last Sunday. The Blitzboks have suffered a dreadful run of injuries so far t

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Losing to South Africa a big wake up call - Kolinisau

Vodafone Fiji 7s captain Osea Kolinisau hopes they can bounce back in Sydney after a disappointing finish in Wellington. Following the disappointing performance against South Africa, Kolinisau is confident they can

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