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Ratu Navula ready to take on John Wesley in U18 thriller

“It’s a repeat of last year’s Coke Zero Deans U18 National Quarterfinal clash”. That’s the word from Ratu Navula College U18 rugby coach Uraia Bulimaira as they prepare to face John We

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Rewa to defend BOG title with experienced players

Defending champions of the Inkk Mobile BOG Rewa will be fielding more experienced players to defend their title. Coach Marika Rodu says the tournament is getting tougher and the team is into its third week of prepa

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Thomson signs with Rebels for next years Super Rugby season

The former All Blacks flanker Adam Thomson has signed with the Melbourne Rebels for next year's Super rugby season. The world cup winning All Black played for the Queensland Reds this year. Thomson brings

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Giteau will miss second test against Argentina

Matt Giteau will miss Australia's second Rugby Championship test against Argentina because of a chest injury. The 32‑year‑old centre, who played his first test in four years in Saturday's 24‑20 victor

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McKee looks forward to more physicality from Samoa

Vodafone Flying Fijians head coach John McKee says their second Pacific Nations Cup clash against Samoa this weekend will be very physical. As the team gets ready to leave our shores tonight, McKee says the team is

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Suva-Nadi Skipper Cup match expected to be a thriller

Expect a tough encounter when the Skipper Cup leader Suva will take on Nadi who is second on the table in Round 10 of the competition. Suva has only lost one game after round nine after losing to Namosi 26-24 at Th

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All Blacks out for a backlash from wounded Springboks

The All Blacks can expect a backlash from wounded Springboks when they go head to head in the Rugby Championship clash this weekend. The South Africans and their coach were stunned when Wallabies centre Tevita Kuri

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Coke Zero Deans National Quarterfinalists confirmed

The Coke Zero Deans quarterfinals draw has been confirmed after the Eastern and Southern Zone finals over the weekend. Ratu Kadavulevu School was awarded the win against defending champions Lelean Memorial School a

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Naholo out of Rugby World Cup

All Blacks right wing, Waisake Naholo’s Rugby World Cup dream has been shattered after a scan revealed that he had fractured a bone in his lower leg after his debut against Argentina. Naholo limped off in the

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Dreketi secures spot in Galaxy Premier League

The Dreketi soccer team has made to the Rewa Galaxy Premier League for the first time after holding Nasinu to a nil-all draw in the second leg of the Viti Levu and Vanua Levu playoff at Subrail Park this afternoon.

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Pacific Games comes to an end with much celebration

With fireworks, music, grass skirts and a sample of the Pacific’s rich and diverse culture, Port Moresby said a fond goodbye to the 2015 Pacific Games in last night’s closing ceremony at BSP Stadium. Pr

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Flying Fijians beat Tonga in PNC opener

Vodafone Flying Fijians beat Tonga 30-22 in the opening match of the Pacific Nations Cup at the ANZ Stadium. The Tongans scored the first try in the 5th minute before Fiji came back through a try by Henry Seniloli.

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Kuridrani scores winning try for Wallabies

Fiji born and Wallabies centre Tevita Kuridrani scored a dramatic last gasp try to give Australia a 24‑20 victory over South Africa in their Rugby Championship opener in Brisbane last night. The Wallabies kicked

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Nadi maintains winning record in Skipper Cup

The Nadi Rugby team has maintained its winning record in the Skipper Cup after defeating Macuata 45-17 in the 9th round of the competition. In the other results, Suva lost to Namosi 26-24, Lautoka and Nadroga drew

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RKS and Marist win Schools Rugby Zone finals

Defending Coke Zero Deans Lelean Memorial School Under 18 team drew 6 all with Ratu Kadavulevu School in the Eastern Zone final at the Sila School ground this afternoon. RKS was awarded the win for scoring the firs

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Naholo out of RWC with fractured leg

The All Blacks winger Waisake Naholo has fractured a bone in his leg and will not be available for the World Cup. After a season playing for the All Black Sevens in 2012, Naholo made his debut for the All Blacks on

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Team Fiji in the running for 8 gold medals today

Team Fiji is aiming to win gold medals in Netball, Boxing, Hockey, Beach Volleyball and golf in the final day of Pacific Games. Fiji Pearls will meet the PNG Pepes in the gold medal final at 3pm today. Fiji re

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Nayacalevu says Flying Fijians can match Tonga physically

Vodafone Flying Fijians winger Waisea Nayacalevu says they know a way to match the physicality of Tonga in their Pacific Nations Cup opening match today. Nayacalevu who played against Tonga last year says they are

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