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9 Fijians in British Army rugby team

Nine players with links to Fiji are currently part of the British Army team that is taking part in the International Defence Rugby competition in Aldershot, England. The team includes Junior Jonasa Bulumakau who pl

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Fiji Primary IDC soccer underway

Ba thrashed Nadroga 5-nil in their first pool match of the 40th Bongo Fiji Primary IDC Soccer Under 14 division which is currently underway at Gurunanak Primary School in Labasa. Thomas Tora scored two goals for th

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Springboks plan to ground unstoppable All Blacks

The Springboks believe they have what it takes to ground the unstoppable All Blacks in the first semifinal of the Rugby World Cup. From the last 52 tests that the All Blacks have played over the past four years, th

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Ben Ryan to be keeping an eye on talent at Central Coast 7s

As four local sevens clubs look to stamp their mark again in the Central Coast 7s this weekend, Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan will be at the tournament to monitor the national 7s players and look for potential talents

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World Rugby confirms Joubert blunder

Rugby World Cup bosses have officially confirmed South African referee Craig Joubert blundered in awarding the Wallabies a penalty that handed them victory over Scotland. Joubert’s late decision in the quarte

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Springboks relishing showdown with All Blacks

South Africa is relishing the prospect of taking on New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup semifinal at Twickenham on Sunday. Springbok flanker Francois Louw admits that he was surprised by the way the All Blacks dem

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Genia admits Wallabies were lucky

Australia scrum half Will Genia has admitted his team was lucky to get a penalty in the dying moments to knock Scotland out of the Rugby World Cup and advance to a semi‑final against Argentina. Replaced by Nick P

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Wallabies World Cup hopes rest on injured trio

The Wallabies' World Cup hopes could rest on the medical reports of injured trio David Pocock, Israel Folau and Scott Sio. While they escaped with an extraordinary one‑point win over world number nine Scotlan

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Hayne fumbles punt comes back with fancy footwork

Jarryd Hayne fumbled a punt and didn’t impact the game but the San Francisco 49ers avoided their fourth loss in a row with a 25‑20 win over the Ravens this morning. Hayne was expected to see an increased ro

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All Blacks are just extraordinary – Mark Ella

After the stunning All Blacks win in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against France, former Wallabies Mark Ella says the French were not poor and the All Blacks are just extraordinary. Ella said that when the

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Seething Scottish rugby fans set up an online petition

Seething Scottish rugby fans have set up an online petition calling for referee Craig Joubert to be banned from Scotland for life. The South African official awarded Australia a controversial penalty in the last mi

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Red Rock sets focus on Central Coast 7s

The FWCC Red Rock 7s team are setting their focus at the Central Coast 7s this weekend after winning the Melbourne International 7s last weekend. Red Rock 1 beat Mooroopna Lions 24-20 in the Cup Final to walk away

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Referee almost hit by a bottle thrown from crowd

Referee Craig Joubert was almost hit by a bottle thrown from the Twickenham crowd after his last‑minute decision ruined Scotland's World Cup dream and allowed the Wallabies to book a semifinal spot. Scotland

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Last minute penalty saves Wallabies from brave Scotland

The Wallabies are through to the Rugby World Cup semifinals after a final minute penalty by Bernard Foley secured a 35‑34 victory over Scotland this morning. Scotland was on the verge of creating a stunning upset

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Kuchar wins 2015 Fiji International

American golfer, Matt Kuchar shot a second‑straight three‑under 69 to ease to a four‑stroke victory at the Fiji International this afternoon. World No. 16, Kuchar has pocketed AUS$1.125 million. Kuchar h

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Injury concern over Crockett and Milner‑Skudder

Loosehead prop Wyatt Crockett and right wing Nehe Milner‑Skudder are the only casualties in the All Blacks camp following their spectacular 62‑13 victory over France in the Rugby World Cup quarters this morning.

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All Blacks humiliate France in Cardiff

New Zealand laid to rest the ghosts of 1999 and 2007 as they embarrassed France 62‑13 with a dominant performance in the Rugby World Cup quarters at the Millennium Stadium. The All Blacks have set up a mouthwater

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