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Kotanibau learns his lesson after blunder in Cape Town 7s

Vodafone Fiji 7s player Isake Katonibau says he has learnt his lesson after his blunder during the Cape Town 7s last year against France in the Cup Quarterfinal which Fiji lost 14-17. Katonibau was just about to sc

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Rokoduguni extends contract with Bath for another 2 years

Semesa Rokoduguni has extended his contract for Bath rugby club for another 2 years. The dynamic winger, who is a Lance Corporal and reconnaissance tank soldier in the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards in the British Army

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Fiji U23 holds CF Cracks to a 2 all draw

The Vodafone Fiji Under 23 soccer side drew its third game on their tour of Spain against CF Cracks 2 all. CF Cracks scored the first goal in the seventh minute but Fiji equalized through striker Abbu Zahid in the

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14 players for Wellington and Sydney 7s to be named today

Vodafone Fiji 7s Coach Ben Ryan will name his 14 players for the Wellington and Sydney 7s today. Ryan says Viliame Mata is out due to an injury and Semi Kunatani is expected to replace him. He adds that Eminon

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2 changes in South Africa team for Wellington 7s

Two changes have been made to the South African 7s team for the Wellington Sevens next week. Philip Snyman has been chosen to captain South Africa for the first time. Sandile Ngcobo will make his debut at the

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Cooper signs up to Australia’s rugby 7s program

Quade Cooper has signed up to Australia's rugby sevens program in a bid to be part of their Rio 2016 Olympic squad. The 27‑year‑old will be released by his French club Toulon for the Sydney, Paris and Londo

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Former Fiji 7s team Captain passes away

Former Fiji 7s team Captain Aliposo Waqaliti passed away in Santa Rosa, California yesterday at the age of 59. Waqaliti had moved to America 7 years ago. He had captained Fiji in the 1984 Hong Kong 7s where Fi

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Interchange rule is good for Fiji - Ben Ryan

The changes made in the interchange rule in the World Sevens Series is good for Fiji. Those are the words of Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan on the new rules on substitution that has come into effect during the Dub

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South Africa eager to test Sonny Bill Williams

South Africa has put a question mark over Sonny Bill Williams' defensive skills in sevens, and are eager to test him in Wellington at the end of the month. Williams has been named in New Zealand's squad for

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Vakatawa dubbed as France's dangerous weapon

The call‑up of Sevens star Virimi Vakatawa to France's Six Nations squad was a calculated gamble by Guy Novès serving as both his most intriguing decision and proof of a major problem in French rugby.

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Tomasi Cama Jr confident NZ can win Wellington 7s

Tomasi Cama Junior is confident the New Zealand 7s team has what it takes to turn around their rough start to the HSBC World Sevens Series and win the Wellington Sevens. Cama who retired last year to take up a perf

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USA names 7s squad for Wellington and Sydney 7s

USA Sevens coach Mike Friday has named a 13-man side as part of the travel squad for the Wellington and Sydney 7s. USA is currently third in the HSBC World Sevens Series, which is their highest ranking ever. F

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Under 23 soccer team draws with Hercules

The Vodafone Fiji Under 23 soccer team fought back to hold Spanish club Hercules to a 1-all draw in their second match of the Spain tour at the Hercules Sports Stadium in Valencia. Hercules scored first in the 35th

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Kunatani joins Fiji 7s squad in training

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan says Semi Kunatani should not have any problems with his fitness. Kunatani joined the team earlier this afternoon. Ryan is hoping Kunatani has been following his 7s training pro

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Nadal loses to Verdasco

If 2015 was bad for Rafael Nadal, then 2016 isn't looking much better. Nadal exited the Australian Open at the first round stage for the first time in his career after losing to fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasc

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