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Argentina Pampas successfully defend Pacific Challenge title

The Argentina Pampas successfully defended their World Rugby Pacific Challenge title after beating the Telecom Fiji Warriors 17‑9 in the final last night. The Pampas trailed the Warriors 9‑7 at halftime before

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History beckons for Black Caps and Proteas today

History beckons for both the Black Caps and South Africa in today’s Cricket World Cup semifinal at Eden Park. New Zealand comes into the match on a golden run, unbeaten on a nine game winning streak. Sou

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Kuridrani sidelined for two months with shoulder injury

Fiji born Brumbies center, Tevita Kuridrani will be out for two months after a shoulder injury. Kuridrani suffered a serious shoulder injury in the Brumbies vs Waratahs match on Sunday. Meanwhile Waratahs forw

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Moment of Silence observed for the late Tabalala

A moment of silence was observed in memory of Iosefo Bele Tabalala this afternoon before the Telecom Fiji Warriors and Argentina PAMPAS match kicked off. Warriors tighthead prop Tabalala passed away on Saturday mor

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Chiefs hooker suspended

Chiefs hooker Hika Elliot has been suspended for one week for a dangerous charge in the Chiefs 12‑11 loss to the Sharks in Duban. Sanzar Duty Judicial Officers have accepted a guilty plea from Elliot after he was

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Fiji Warriors want to win it for their late teammate

The Telecom Fiji Warriors will be out to deliver a strong performance for the late Iosefo Bele in the final of the World Rugby Pacific Challenge. The Fiji Warriors will take on the Argentina Pampas in the final of

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Whole village celebrates Josaia Wini’s selection

The village of Lutu in Wainibuka, Naitasiri had a grand celebration when they heard that Josaia Wini had been selected to be part of the Vodafone Fiji Sevens team travelling to the Hong Kong and Japan 7s. Josaia&rs

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Rewa beats Ba in GPL

Rewa beat Ba 1-0 in their Rewa Galaxy Premier League match at Govind Park yesterday. The only goal of the match came from Savenaca Nakalevu in the 31st minute. Meanwhile Nadroga beat Labasa 2-1. Nadroga&r

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Waratahs beat Brumbies in comeback win

The Waratahs earned their first home victory of the 2015 Super Rugby season when they beat the Brumbies 28‑13 in Sydney last night. They hit back after a slow start to the season with a fierce win over the Austra

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Baravilala appointed President of Boxing Association

Manasa Baravilala has been appointed President of Fiji Amateur Boxing Association . He had previously served as the CEO for the Fiji Rugby Union is currently the Vice President of FASANOC and was nominat

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England names team to Hong Kong 7s

Dan Bibby, Phil Burgess, Dan Norton and Marcus Watson return to the England Sevens squad after missing the Las Vegas round of the HSBC Sevens World Series, which England exited at the Cup quarterfinals. Head coach

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Nadolo sparks Crusaders impressive win

Nemani Nadolo scored an impressive try last night to help the Crusaders claim a 57‑14 bonus point Super Rugby victory over the Cheetahs in Christchurch. The turning point in the game was when Cheetahs fullback Wi

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Guptill score send NZ into semifinals

New Zealand’s Martin Guptill made the highest score in World Cup history with 237 not out against West Indies to send his team into the semifinals. His 163‑ball innings in Wellington featured 11 sixes and 2

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Jasper and Natabua dominate Lautoka Zone

Natabua High School’s Ulaiyata Batinisavu showed his dominance at the Lautoka Zone today by being the most outstanding male athlete, winning three gold medals and breaking two records in the 400 metres and 4 x 4 r

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FRU to re-look at bonus payments agreements

The Fiji Rugby Union will re‑look at some of the agreements between the FRU and its sponsors regarding bonus payments given to the Vodafone Fiji Sevens team if they win an international tournament. FRU Chief Exec

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Hurricanes remain unbeaten

The Hurricanes  remain as the only unbeaten team in Super Rugby by upsetting the Highlanders 20 - 13 at the in Dunedin last night. They  outscored the Highlanders by two tries to one in a tight contest.

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Pio Tuwai emotional after making Fiji 7s team

Today was a proud and an emotional day for Vodafone Fiji 7s forward Pio Tuwai when his name was announced to represent Fiji again in the Hong Kong and Japan 7s. Tuwai could not hold back his tears as he remembered

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Osborne relishes challenge of defending Jane

Highlanders’ wing and Fijian born Patrick Osborne is looking forward to marking Cory Jane as they meet the Hurricanes tonight. Osborne will play alongside Waisake Naholo who will pair up with Julian “Th

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