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17 teams confirmed for Ovalau 7s tournament

17 teams are confirmed to take part in the Pacific Energy Ovalau 7s tournament which will kick off this weekend. Tournament Organizer, Seresio Druguta said teams can expect a totally different tournament this year

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Wallabies sweat on fitness of prop Scott Sio

The Wallabies are sweating on the fitness of prop Scott Sio and the stability of their scrum may depend on his dodgy elbow. The Wallabies first‑choice loosehead sat out the World Cup semifinal win over Argentina

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Volavola, Nadolo and Macilai named in Crusaders 2016 squad

Three players with links to Fiji have been named in the Crusaders 2016 squad. These players are Ben Volavola, Nemani Nadolo and Jone Macilai. Richie McCaw and Dan Carter were not named in the Crusaders 2016 sq

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We will do the talking on the field - Williams

All Blacks star midfielder Sonny Bill Williams says they will do the talking on the field when they take on the Wallabies in the Rugby World Cup final on Sunday. Williams who will play in his second World Cup final

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Cane reveals simple game plan to tackle Pocock

All Blacks flanker Sam Cane has revealed a simple game plan on how the All Blacks can take out David Pocock in the Rugby World Cup final. Cane said for the All Blacks, taking David Pocock out of the game is as much

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Nadi and Suva to clash in CvC series

Nadi and Suva will play in next year’s Champion versus Champion soccer series. Nadi won this year’s Rewa Galaxy Premier League while Suva are last year’s IDC winners. This means that after a

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Wallabies are the underdogs - Cheika

Wallabies coach, Michael Cheika has clearly admitted that they will go into the Rugby World Cup final as underdogs. Cheika says they have forgotten all past performances with the All Blacks and their focus is now o

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Nigel Owens will referee RWC final

Welsh referee Nigel Owens has been confirmed as the referee for Sunday's Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia in Twickenham. The appointment was no surprise, after he was not picked for the s

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ARU bets over $460K on Wallabies winning Rugby World Cup

The Australian Rugby Union places a six‑figure bet on their side to win the Rugby World Cup final. According to reports in the Sydney Morning Herald, the ARU has bet FJD$465,694 on a Wallabies victory to help cov

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McCaw cleared to play in RWC final

All Blacks captain, Richie McCaw has been cleared by World Rugby to lead New Zealand into the World Cup final against Australia. Hours after the match against South Africa, McCaw was being damned as footage emerged

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Osborne scores try within 2 minutes

After seven weeks on the sidelines it took Patrick Osborne barely 90 seconds to score just inside one at AMI Stadium and justify his selection for the NPC premiership final in Christchurch on Saturday night. Osborn

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Wallabies to meet All Blacks in RWC final

For the first time in Rugby World Cup history the Wallabies will meet the All Blacks in the rugby world cup final. Australia beat Argentina 29‑15 in their semifinal in Twickenham this morning. This will be t

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Hansen dismisses McCaw elbow claims

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has dismissed reports All Blacks captain Richie McCaw could miss the World Cup final for elbowing Francois Louw in the semifinal. Hansen says there is nothing to talk about and people

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Thunderbolts beat Tabadamu in Central Coast final

The Australian Sevens teams Olympic preparation is on track after the Aussie Thunderbolts won the Central Coast 7s defeating Fiji’s Tabadamu 31-21 in the final. The Thunderbolts beat Yamacia 12‑7 in the Cup

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Wallabies not relying on Pocock and Folau for semifinal

The Wallabies have vowed to take the pressure off returning duo Israel Folau and David Pocock, vice‑captain Adam Ashley‑Cooper declaring the team can't rely on the two stars to lift them to a World Cup semi‑fi

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Second half drop goal was not planned - Carter

All Blacks fly half Dan Carter says the drop goal in the second half was off the cuff. The unexpected Carter drop goal helped keep the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup title hopes alive after they beat South Africa

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