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Australia powers into ICC World Cup Final after beating India

Australia has powered into the ICC Cricket World Cup final with a 95‑run victory over defending champions India in Sydney. Steve Smith struck a fluent 105 from 93 balls and Aaron Finch 81 as Australia posted 328â

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Nasinu Secondary and BMS win Suva Zone 1 titles

Nasinu Secondary School and Ballantine Memorial School have both successfully defended their Suva Zone 1 titles respectively. In the Boys Division, Nasinu won with 17 gold, 9 silver and 4 bronze, John Wesley Colleg

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Hong Kong title important for Olympics race

Vodafone Fiji 7s team head coach Ben Ryan knows the importance of winning the Hong Kong 7s title in the race for the Olympics and the series title. Fiji has a rich history in Hong Kong, and this weekend they will l

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Five zone records broken at Suva Zone 1 today

Five zone records have been broken at the Suva Zone 1 today. Elesi Nasau of Ballantine Memorial School broke the Intermediate Girls Triple Jump record. Nasau’s new record is 9.60 metres while the old rec

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Sonny Bill to return from concussion for Chiefs

Sonny Bill Williams will return from concussion to be available for the Chiefs Super Rugby game this weekend with the Cheetahs. Coach Dave Rennie said they are close to getting Brodie Retallick and Tim Nanai‑Will

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Uate to start against panthers

Newcastle Knights all‑time leading try‑scorer and Fijian born Akuila Uate feels like he is back to peak form and fitness after struggling through the most frustrating season of his NRL career. The Knights are c

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Anthony welcomes agreement signed by govt, employers and FTUC

Fiji Trade Union Congress General Secretary, Felix Anthony has welcomed the agreement signed by the Fijian government, the employers and the FTUC today to use the Employment Relations Promulgation as the primary basis f

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Inter Girls Triple Jump record broken at Suva Zone 1

Elesi Nasau of Ballantine Memorial School did her school proud this morning after she broke the Intermediate Girls Triple Jump record in the Suva Zone 1 currently underway at the ANZ Stadium. Nasau’s new reco

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India’s spinners hold the key to victory

They say that in all of Australia, it’s the pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground that assists spinners the most. They say Indians are among the best players of spin, driven by their quick feet and soft hands an

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Crockett accused of illegal scrummaging

The Crusaders and All Blacks, loosehead Wyatt Crockett in particular, have been accused of illegal scrummaging as they look to impose their dominance on another South African side. Fresh off decimating the Lions an

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India will not back down against Australia despite odds

India will not back down in today’s ICC Cricket World Cup semifinal against Australia whether the Sydney pitch favours pace or spin. India’s opener Rohit Sharma has insisted that they will do well on an

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Hurricanes rest All Blacks for Rebels match

Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd has rested All Black Beaden Barrett for their home match against the Rebels at Westpac Stadium tomorrow. Boyd has opted to start James Marshall in Barrett’s place and he will partn

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Blues bye week affects Waratahs match

The Blues Super Rugby bye week seems to have the opposite of its intended effect. Several players will be unavailable for Saturday's match against the Waratahs. Forward Josh Bekhuis is thought to be out fo

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Black Caps hero to give sister biggest wedding gift

If the Black Caps win their maiden Cricket World Cup on Sunday, it could be the biggest wedding gift that Grant Elliott can give his sister. A belated one, though. The 36‑year‑old all‑rounder turned hero

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Ryan confident on new find Wini

Josaia Wini is new in the international sevens arena but he is not new at playing sevens rugby. Vodafone Fiji 7's coach Ben Ryan is confident that new find Wini has what it takes to shine at this weekends

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Black Caps through to Cricket World Cup final

The Black Caps are through to the Cricket World Cup final after beating South Africa by four wickets last night. With five runs needed from the two final balls, New Zealand’s Grant Elliott hit Dale Steyn into

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FRU clarifies bonus payments are still being made

The Fiji Rugby Union has clarified this afternoon that bonus payments are still being made to the Vodafone Fiji 7s team if they win an international tournament. FRU Chief Executive Officer, Radrodro Tabualevu had e

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Messam escapes punishment for alleged foul play

Chiefs captain Liam Messam has escaped punishment after having his charge from the weekend’s Super Rugby match downgraded. The All Black was cited for alleged foul play against the Sharks in their 12‑11 los

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Fiji 7s team to focus on each game as it comes

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team will focus on each game as it comes. Coach Ben Ryan said they are expecting a tough game against Samoa after Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa’ilele slammed the team with criticism d

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