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Nakaitaci scores winning try for France

Fiji born wing, Noa Nakaitaci scored an impressive try in the dying stages of their Rugby World Cup warm up match against Scotland this morning to help France claim a 19-16 victory. The left winger burst through tw

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Nadroga retains Farebrother Trophy

A full 80 minute performance from BLK Nadroga saw them retain the HFC Bank Farebrother Trophy this afternoon and leaving Vatukoula with a unchallenged 56-11 thumping. Nadroga led 16-6 at half time after a try from

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New champion to be crowned in 2015 Escott Shield

A new champion will be crowned in the 2015 Escott Shield rugby competition. Defending champion, Police Blues were bundled out of the competition by Army this afternoon. Police lost 15 - 7. In the other se

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Explosive backline pack to face Canada

An explosive backline pack has been named by Flying Fijians Coach John McKee to play a Rugby World Cup warm‑up match against Canada on Monday. Ben Volavola gets the nod at fly-half ahead of Josh Matavesi while Ni

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Vatukoula fully prepared to face Nadroga

The Vatukoula rugby team said they will give BLK Nadroga a good run for their money when they clash in the second challenge of the HFC Bank Farebrother Cup this afternoon. Team Manager, Lemeki Rasiga said they are

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Wallabies will not underestimate USA in warm-up clash - Phipps

Wallabies scrum‑half Nick Phipps says Australia will not underestimate the United States in the last Rugby World Cup warm‑up match for both teams tonight at Soldier Field in Chicago. USA coach, Mike Tolkin said

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Wallabies focused on their own games

Two time Rugby World Cup Champions, the Wallabies are only focused on themselves and not Fiji, Wales or England. Only 14 days remain for the Rugby World Cup and Wallabies inside centre, Matt Giteau predicts that Po

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Unwanted All Blacks meet with coaching staff

Unwanted All Blacks fullback Israel Dagg remains hopeful that one day he will play his 50th Test, having been left stranded on 49 after his World Cup omission. The 27-year-old was cut from coach Steve Hansen’

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Vuibau the danger man for Nadroga

Nadroga’s fullback Tikilaci Vuibau is the player to watch in the second challenge of the HFC Bank Farebrother Cup tomorrow. Vuibau’s boot managed to get Nadroga out of their danger zone during their har

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Speight and Naiyaravoro named in Wallabies lineup

Henry Speight and Taqele Naiyaravoro have been named to play for the Wallabies in their one-off test against the USA Eagles tomorrow. Speight will start at outside centre while Taqele Naiyaravoro is likely to make

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Flying Fijians prepare for friendly match against Canada

Fiji coach, John McKee had one-on-one sessions with the players at Holiday Inn Farnborough earlier today. They also had a pool and gym session. McKee is expecting many Fijians to come and support the team duri

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Nadolo feeling refreshed ahead of Canada warm-up match

Vodafone Flying Fijians powerhouse Nemani Nadolo has said that they look to topple Canada in their World Cup warm-up clash next Monday. Nadolo, who is one of the most exciting players within the Fijian squad, has b

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Vakatalesau to join a Fijian club this month

Vanuatu based Amicale FC striker, Osea Vakatalesau confirmed that he will join a Fijian club at the end of this month and will play in the Courts IDC. Vakatalesau’s contract with Amicale FC will finish at the

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Police and Army to clash in Suva club rugby semis

This Saturday’s RC Manubhai Premier Grade semifinals will see a glimpse of what to come in the Sukuna Bowl competition when the Police Blues take on Army Green this Saturday. Police Blues defeated rivals NFA

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Thompson banned 2 weeks for punch thrown in Barbarians match

Samoa’s lock Kane Thompson has been banned for two weeks for a punch thrown in the Barbarians match, ruling him out of their World Cup opener. Thompson will miss the opening clash against USA after he was sen

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London Police investigate fake RWC tickets

London police are investigating the printing and selling of counterfeit Rugby World Cup tickets, saying fans are being ripped off by scam sites. Rugby World Cup organisers, England Rugby and the police are investig

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Patel highly likely to continue as FFA President

Fiji Football Association President, Rajesh Patel’s four year term comes to an end this year and it is highly likely that he will be appointed for another term unopposed. The Fiji FA passed an amendment last

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