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Kamil Muslim College on fire on Day One of schools soccer

The Kamil Muslim College Under 19 team has so far scored the highest number of goals in the first day of Vodafone Fiji Secondary School Soccer Championship walloping Drasa Secondary 6-nil this afternoon. Former Und

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Skipper Cup final expected to be a thriller

The 2015 Skipper Cup final is expected to be a thriller with Namosi and Nadroga to meet in the final for the first time. Namosi caused the biggest upset of the Skipper Cup semi‑finals to beat favorite Nadi 18‑1

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Uluilakepa displays great sportsmanship

Marist Brothers High School Under-18 prop Kaliopasi Uluilakepa has won the hearts of many after showing a great display of good sportsmanship after the Coke Zero Deans final last Saturday. Kaliopasi who is the youn

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Australia wins Netball World Cup

Australia is once again the champion of Netball in the world after defeating the New Zealand Silver Ferns 58-55 in a close encounter in front of 16,849 spectators during the final last night in Allphones Arena in Sydney

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Naholo now a consideration for RWC after miracle treatment

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has seen crocked wing Waisake Naholo after his supposed “miracle” treatment in Fiji, and admits the Highlanders sensation is now a consideration for the Rugby World Cup. Ha

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Fiji Pearls finish in 11th spot in NWC

The Fiji Pearls have finished in the 11th spot in the 2015 Netball World Cup in Sydney after beating Scotland 51-41. The Pearls were trailing behind Scotland 10-12 in the first quarter before they came out firing i

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All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup

The All Blacks have retained the Bledisloe Cup with ease, smashing the Wallabies 41‑13 at Eden Park last night. It was a disastrous night for Australia coach Michael Cheika, whose bold selections fell flat agains

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NZ to face Australia in NWC gold medal match

Trans‑Tasman rivalry is set to reach fever pitch today when the undefeated New Zealand take on home town favourites Australia in the Gold Medal match during the Netball World Cup. The Silver Ferns were able to bo

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Henry labels McCaw the most influential rugby player ever

Sir Graham Henry has labelled Richie McCaw the most influential player in rugby history on the eve of the All Blacks captain breaking the world record for the most tests played. McCaw will play his 142nd test tonig

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Nadroga and Namosi to meet in Skipper Cup final

Nadroga will take on Namosi in the Skipper Cup final at Lawaqa Park next Saturday. Nadroga beat Suva 21-17 in the first semifinal of the Skipper Cup competition while Namosi defeated Nadi 18-13 in the second semifi

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Fiji Pearls lose to Samoa at Netball World Cup

Samoa has beaten the Fiji Pearls 54-51 in the Placing Round of the 2015 Netball World Cup in Sydney. The Fiji Pearls were penalized 43 times for contact and 14 times for obstruction. In the third quarter, wing

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Volavola ready to be first choice Flyhalf at RWC

If given the opportunity, Ben Volavola is ready to be the first choice flyhalf for the Vodafone Flying Fijians in the Rugby World Cup next month. Volavola, who topped the beep test for the Flying Fijians backline i

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Army confident of defending Sukuna Bowl title

"We will defend the title" These are the words of the Acting Commander Viliame Naupoto during the launch of the 2015 ANZ Ratu Sukuna Challenge at Nasova ground today. Naupoto says that his players ar

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ABs coach backs Naholo’s alternative treatment

Wing Waisake Naholo’s use of an alternative treatment for a broken leg bone has won the backing of All Blacks coach Steven Hansen. Hansen says he is a believer and if Naholo thinks what he is doing will make

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NRL star wants Naholo's miracle treatment for broken ankle

The miracle story of Waisake Naholo being healed by traditional leaves in his village in Nadromai, Nadroga has prompted other Kiwi sports stars to put their hand up to use traditional Fijian medicine. New Zealand r

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