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Hooper cited for alleged shoulder charge

Wallabies back-rower Michael Hooper has been cited for an alleged shoulder charge during Australia's 33‑13 win over England at the Rugby World Cup, a decision that could force a reshuffle of Australia's backro

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McKee favourite to become new Japan coach

Vodafone Flying Fijian coach John McKee is coming to the fore as the favourite to replace Eddie Jones as the main man in Japanese rugby. The Kiwi is being touted as the front‑runner to not only take over the coun

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Flying Fijians fancy chances of getting first RWC win

The Vodafone Flying Fijians will fancy their chances of picking up their first win of the Rugby World Cup 2015 in tomorrow’s clash with Uruguay. Fiji and Uruguay met each other on one occasion in which they w

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Naholo to be assessed on availability against Tonga

All Blacks wing Waisake Naholo will be assessed over the next 24 hours to assess whether he will be available to play Tonga in Newcastle on Saturday morning. Naholo, who scored a stunning try with his first touch o

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Ba to make changes for Labasa match

Ba soccer coach, Imdad Ali confirms he will be making some changes in his team for the match against Labasa tomorrow in the Courts IDC. Ali says he knows that high flying Labasa will play with a lot of confidence a

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Ryan has discussions with Nadolo, Botia and Nakarawa

Vodafone Fiji 7's coach Ben Ryan has today revealed to Fijivillage that he has held discussions with Nemani Nadolo, Lepani Botia and Leone Nakarawa on their participation in the World Sevens Series and Olympics next

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Wales coach slams World Rugby officials

Wales coach Warren Gatland has slammed World Rugby officials for the way they do the World Cup draw, describing the “group of hell” as stupid and ridiculous. Wales and Australia have locked in quarterfi

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Patel confident to be re-elected

Current President of the Fiji Football Association, Rajesh Patel is confident that he will be elected for another term tomorrow in the Fiji FA annual congress. Patel who registered a landslide victory four years ag

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Nadroga soccer files protest against Ba

The Nadroga soccer association has filed a protest against Ba. The CEO of Fiji Football Association, Bob Kumar has confirmed that he has received an email about a protest from Nadroga soccer claiming that Josaia Ra

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Flying Fijians name team to take on Uruguay

Vodafone Flying Fijians head coach John McKee has made five changes to his starting 15 to take on Uruguay in their last Rugby World Cup clash. Giant winger Nemani Nadolo comes back to his usual blind wing position

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Prasad to make number of changes if he wins

Former Lautoka soccer President, Shalendra Prasad who will be contesting the President’s position in the Fiji Football Association AGM tomorrow said he will make a number of changes in the Fiji FA constitution if

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Warriors new signing Naiyaravoro arrives in Glasgow

Glasgow Warriors new signing Taqele Naiyaravoro has arrived in Glasgow from Sydney. The Australian international winger has signed a three‑year deal with the club. Warriors coach Gregor Townsend said he is h

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Matavesi says team always comes first

Flying Fijians flyhalf Josh Matavesi says the team always comes first despite misreports on his confusion and demotivation by Fiji’s treatment during the Rugby World Cup. Speaking from the Fiji team‑base in

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Saulo given 10 week ban for head stamp

Vodafone Flying Fijians prop Manasa Saulo has been banned for 10 weeks for stamping on the head of Wales lock Luke Charteris. The ban is the toughest handed out yet for an offence at the Rugby World Cup. Saulo

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Lautoka holds Nadi to one all draw in Courts IDC

The Lautoka soccer team came from behind and held Nadi to a one all draw in the Courts IDC tournament at Prince Charles Park this afternoon. Nadi's first goal came from Napolioni Qasevakatini in the first half

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Flying Fijians aim to finish on a high note

The Vodafone Flying Fijians have set their focus on finishing the 2015 Rugby World Cup on a high note by beating Uruguay in their final pool match next Wednesday. Coach John Mckee says the players are working toget

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Nadroga always ready when it comes to football

The Nadroga soccer team is always ready when it comes to football. Team President Vijay Singh says there are no injuries in the team and all the players have been training well. Singh adds they have alwa

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Wallabies demolish England

The Wallabies have qualified for the Rugby World Cup quarter‑finals and eliminated one of their main rivals for the title with a dramatic 33‑13 win over England at Twickenham. Bernard Foley reaped the benefits

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Labasa thrashes Rewa in Courts IDC

Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants winner Trade Air Rewa was thrashed by Labasa 3-nil in the Courts IDC tournament at Subrail Park. Taione Kerevanua, Taniela Waqa and Ilisoni Logaivou scored the goals for Labasa.

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