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NZ beats Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup

The New Zealand Cricket team defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in the Cricket World Cup this afternoon. Afghanistan won the toss and were all out after making 186 runs however the Black Caps were 188 for 4 in 36.

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Verevou’s double seals win for Rewa

Vodafone Fiji Under 20 rep, Iosefo Verevou scored two goals to help Rewa side wallop Nadroga 4-0 in the Rewa Galaxy Premier League match last night at Ratu Cakobau Park. Rewa’s Savenaca Nakalevu opened the sc

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Kuridrani cited for alleged foul play

Reds Winger and former Fiji Under-20, Chris Kuridrani has been cited for alleged foul play in the Reds 5‑23 Super Rugby loss to the Waratahs in Brisbane. Kuridrani is alleged to have contravened Dangerous tacklin

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Stormers remain unbeaten

The Stormers remained unbeaten and top of the South African Conference by defeating the Sharks 29‑13 in a feisty derby. A score by Johnny Kotze and a penalty try against Springbok scrum‑half Cobus Reinach wrapp

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Uate’s Knights wins NRL opener

Vodafone Fiji Bati player Akuila Uate's Newcastle Knights defeated Warriors 24-14 in the first round of the 2015 NRL last night. Newcastle centre Dane Gagai has earned praise from his coach Rick Stone and wing

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Pakistan beats South Africa in Cricket World Cup

The Pakistan Cricket team is on the verge of qualifying for the quarter finals of the Cricket World Cup following the 29-run win over South Africa last night. Pakistan was beaten in their opening two matches, but h

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Pakistan-South Africa match suspended due to rain

The Cricket World Cup match between Pakistan and South Africa has been suspended due to rain. South Africa won the toss and they decided to field. Pakistan was 197 for 5 in 40.1 overs when the match was suspen

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Hideaway Hurricanes creates biggest upset of the Marist 7s

The Hideaway Hurricanes has created the first upset of the quarterfinals of the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s beating Tokatoka Westfield Babas 21-12. Vodafone Fiji 7s playmaker Emioni Naisilasila was outstanding scoring tw

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Marist 7s quarterfinal spots confirmed

With the second elimination round of the Fiji Bitter Marist 7's underway at the ANZ stadium the teams that have booked their spot in the quarterfinals are the defending champion Wardens Gold, Ratu Filise One, Hideaw

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Ryan keeps focus on discipline of players at the Marist 7s

With the final day of the Fiji Bitter Marist 7's today, Vodafone Fiji 7's coach Ben Ryan kept his focus on the discipline of the players. Ryan said late, dangerous and high tackles was the main area

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Nadi shocks Ba

The Nadi Football team remains unbeaten in the Rewa Galaxy Premier League after defeating Ba 2-1 last night at Govind Park. Ba scored first through Saula Waqa however Nadi bounced back in the second half. Samu

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Highlanders snatch win off Chiefs

It was burglary of the highest order but the Chiefs could only blame themselves as the Highlanders took a 20‑17 Super Rugby victory in Hamilton last night. Just when the Chiefs looked set for their fourth win in

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India seals progress to Cricket World Cup quarterfinals

Defending champions India sealed their progress to the Cricket World Cup quarter‑finals as they recorded a four‑wicket win over West Indies last night. Chasing a modest target of 183, India's top‑order st

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Tokatoka Westfield Babas wins elimination match

Tokatoka Westfield Babas has won their elimination match thrashing Sorokoba 35-0 in the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s. Former Vodafone Fiji 7s lanky forward Pio Tuwai was impressive setting up three tries. Other playe

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Marist 7s defending champions continue their fine form

Defending champions of the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament, Wardens Gold continue their fine performance in the tournament. Wardens Gold is one of the unbeaten teams in the tournament and will be playing Uluinakau

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Fiji Bitter Marist 7s update

Wardens Gold, Police, Tokatoka Westfield Babas, Tabadamu Blue, Army Green, Wardens Green and Hideaway Hurricanes are so far the undefeated teams at the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s. Looking at some of the teams that have

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Local players to prove their RWC worth in PRC

The Fiji Rugby Union said the Pacific Rugby Challenge will be the ideal opportunity for local players to prove themselves for the World Cup selection later this year. FRU CEO Radrodro Tabualevu said this tournament

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Police out to stamp their mark in Marist 7s

Former Vodafone Fiji 7s player and Police playmaker Livai Ikanikoda said they will take each game as it comes in the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s and not focus too much on their performance last year. Ikanikoda said their

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