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Koribete to feature against the Cowboys

Explosive Fiji-born winger Marika Koroibete will play against the Cowboys this Saturday. Koroibete and Auckland Blues bound Matt Duffie will be the two wingers for the Storm. Known by Melbourne Storm fans as t

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12 changes made in All Blacks team to face Namibia

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has made 12 changes to his team to face Namibia in the Pool C clash at the Olympic Park on Friday. Only Sam Whitelock, Julian Savea and Nehe Milner‑Skudder retained their posit

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Blossoms work in RWC is far from over - Leitch

Few expected Japan to face Scotland with a win under their belt but the Brave Blossoms flipped Pool B on its head last weekend. Pulling off the greatest Rugby World Cup upset of all time has meant that Japan have w

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Wallabies to pressure Flying Fijians in tomorrow's match up

Australia kick‑off their 2015 Rugby World Cup campaign with a high‑pressure clash against the Vodafone Flying Fijians at the Millennium Stadium tomorrow. With both England and Wales having started their respect

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Jones to coach Stormers next season

Japan coach Eddie Jones who masterminded Japan's sensational 34‑32 Rugby World Cup victory over South Africa on Saturday, will take charge of Super Rugby side the Stormers next season. He replaces Allister Co

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Courts IDC first round to begin next Saturday

The first round of Courts IDC will be played at Subrail Park and Prince Charles Park next Saturday. Defending Champions Suva will take on Dreketi at 1pm while Labasa will host Rewa at 3pm at Subrail Park. At P

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Koroibete in doubt for preliminary final clash

Melbourne Storm winger Marika Koroibete has had stitching and plastic surgery on his foot and is far from certain to play in Saturday night’s preliminary final. The Storm’s leading try scorer this seaso

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Waqaniburotu suspended for tip tackle

Vodafone Flying Fijians Flanker Dominiko Waqaniburotu has been suspended for one week after admitting an act of foul play. Following a review of broadcast footage, Waqaniburotu was cited by Independent Citing Commi

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McKee makes 4 changes to face Wallabies

Vodafone Flying Fijians coach John McKee has made four changes to his starting lineup for Thursday's match against Australia in Cardiff. All of the changes come in the pack as Netani Talei starts at number eigh

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Hansen labels McCaw and Smith's actions "Dumb"

All Blacks Coach Steve Hansen has called two of his most senior players “dumb“ after their poor discipline hurt the All Blacks in their opening Rugby World Cup win over Argentina this morning. The World

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England vs Fiji RWC opener tops sports TV rating for 2015

The average audience for the England vs Fiji opening match of the Rugby World Cup was 7.8 million, making it the most watched sporting event this year. ITV's ratings peaked at 9.4 million or more than four in 1

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Carter discovers quirks of kicking goals at Wembley Stadium

Dan Carter and Beauden Barrett have quickly discovered some of the quirks of kicking goals at Wembley Stadium. The All Blacks two goal kickers had to adjust to stepping from astroturf onto grass. Carter said l

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Wilkinson concerned over officiating of Fiji-England match

South African referee Jaco Peyper and video official Shaun Veldsman have been savaged for their handling of the opening match of the Rugby World Cup between England and Fiji at Twickenham, with fans up in arms on social

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Japan beats South Africa in RWC shocker

Japan caused the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history after beating two‑time winners South Africa 34‑32 in their opening match this morning. Replacement Kame Hesketh scored a dramatic last‑minute try as J

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