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Naiqama’s try helps Tigers beat Dragons

Vodafone Fiji Bati and West Tigers winger Kevin Naiqama scored a try last night to help his side beat the Dragons 22-4. Naiqama received a well-timed pass from fullback James Tedisco who broke the Dragons line of d

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Osborne for Highlanders until end of 2016

The Highlanders have announced that Patrick Osborne will play Super Rugby for them until the end of 2016. Osborne, who has been in red hot form was called into the All Black's training squad in 2014. Early

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Eels coach looks for options after Radradra’s injury

Parramatta Eels coach Brad Arthur will be forced to make major backline changes for round three with Semi Radradra now facing an extended break on the sidelines. Radradra suffered a knee injury in their match again

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Ryan will not allow anyone else to speak to team

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan has made it clear that he will not allow anyone else to speak to the team in the Hong Kong 7s. Ryan said this has been the problem as players get confused on who to listen to. D

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Coca-Cola Games torch to visit QVS today

Students of Queen Victoria School are gearing up to welcome the arrival of this year’s Coca-Cola Games torch this afternoon. QVS Vice Principal Osea Koli said the students are excited and are looking forward

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Fijiana wins Bowl at Atlanta 7s

The Telecom Fijiana have won the Bowl final of the Atlanta 7s after defeating Spain 17-12 this morning. Fiji’s tries was scored by Timaima Ravisa, Asinate Savu and Rusila Nagasau. Early this morning the

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Dehydration is a major problem – Fiji 7s coach

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan has stressed that dehydration is a major problem faced by many athletes in Fiji especially the national sevens side. Ryan said getting the best energy requirements for training a pla

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Crusaders have got some work to do - Blackadder

Crusaders head coach Todd Blackadder believes his side "have got some work to do", despite their bonus‑point victory over the Lions on Saturday. The 34‑6 victory saw Andy Ellis, Kieron Fonotia and the

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Pakistan knocks out Ireland in Cricket World Cup

Ireland have been knocked out of the ICC Cricket World Cup by Pakistan, who now qualify for the quarter‑finals with a seven‑wicket win. Ireland had started batting and set 237 while Pakistan pulled through to f

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NZ Warriors records first win

The New Zealand Warriors have recorded their first win of the National Rugby League season, beating the Canberra Raiders 18‑6 last night. Warriors wing Manu Vatuvei continued his strong form against the Raiders b

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Fijiana loses its third pool match

The Telecom Fijiana have lost their third pool match to the Spanish Womens Sevens team by 19-14 in the Women=s Sevens Series in Atlanta. The Fijiana were thumped by Australia 36-0 in their first game before losing

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Nakaitaci to make International test debut for France

Former Lautoka center, Noa Nakaitaci will make his International test debut for France in their Six Nations Rugby clash against Italy tomorrow morning. Nakaitaci will play at right wing. On the opposite side o

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Osborne, Naholo score in Highlanders win

Fiji born wingers, Patrick Osborne and Waisake Naholo were in devastating form last night scoring a try each as their Highlanders side beat the Waratahs 26-19 in the Super Rugby. The Highlanders ended the first hal

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Krishna’s double takes Phoenix to top of A-League

Wellington Phoenix soccer side is the new A‑League leaders after a brace from Fiji’s Roy Krishna lifted them to a 2‑1 victory over Perth Glory last night. Krishna found the net first in the 23rd minute.

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Uate's Knights beats Cowboys

Akuila Uate and the Newcastle Knights are the NRL's official comeback kings after starting the season with back‑to‑back come‑from‑behind wins, beating the Cowboys 16‑14 last night. In other matches, P

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Fijiana loses two pool games

The Telecom Fijiana have lost two pool games in the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series in Atlanta. The Fijiana lost 12-10 to France and lost 36-0 to Australia. The Fijiana are placed eighth in the overall W

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Western Heats shine in Netball Super League

The Western Heats defeated the Central Swift 64-24 and later beat the Stallion Starlets 55-25 in their Digicel Punjas Netball Super League matches yesterday. In other results, Capital Force beat Stallion Scarlets 7

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India survives a scare against Zimbabwe

India have survived a scare against Zimbabwe, winning by six wickets but just eight balls to spare in their Cricket World Cup match last night. In another match, the Australia got a seven wicket win over Scotland i

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Fiji Warriors thrash Junior Japan

The Telecom Fiji Warriors have thrashed the Junior Japan 83-0 in their second game of the World Rugby Pacific Challenge at the ANZ Stadium. The Warriors scored 13 tries with an improved performance from their match

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Nadolo helps Crusaders defeat Lions

Nemani Nadolo’s return to the Crusaders has made a big impact as he made two line breaks in their 34-6 win over the Lions in the Super Rugby. The Crusaders outscored the Lions by four tries to none in the con

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