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Pulu-Cruden-Sonny Bill-Ngatai show to roll against Highlanders

Tonight the Augustine Pulu‑Aaron Cruden‑Sonny Bill Williams and Charlie Ngatai show rolls on to Waikato Stadium again, this time to take on the Highlanders. The speedy Ngatai is eager to play in what he admits

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Indian cricket star Kohli ordered to respect the dignity

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli was ordered to "respect the dignity" of the team today after he became involved in an unseemly row with a journalist tracking the defending champions' World Cup campaign.

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Wardens Gold starts off strongly in Marist 7s

Defending champions of the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s Wardens Gold started their title defence strongly beating National Fire Authority 24-5 in their first match. Wardens Gold looked very impressive which was led by lan

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Fiji Bitter Marist 7s kicks off today

“It’s game day.” The 39th Fiji Bitter Marist 7's kicks off this morning with core teams already eyeing the main cup title tomorrow. From the 64 teams that are competing in the main cup co

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Basic rugby is needed against Chiefs - Highlanders Coach

Highlanders Head Coach, Jamie Joseph said good, basic rugby is needed tonight as the they go up against a in-form Chiefs team. Joseph said they will have to play at their best, win the breakdown battle, and take ev

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Cakau, Ratini out to impress at Marist 7s

Former Vodafone Fiji 7s captain, Setefano Cakau and France‑based speedster Alipate Ratini are amongst some of the former national sevens stars who will be running out with an aim to impress National 7's coach, Ben

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Wardens Gold aims to win seventh Marist 7's title

Defending champion of the Fiji Bitter Marist 7's, Wardens Gold  is aiming to win their seventh Marist 7's title as the tournament kicks off tomorrow. Wardens won their first Marist 7's title in 199

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Chiefs name their team for Highlanders match

The Chiefs have named their team to face the Highlanders tomorrow night. Chiefs coach Dave Rennie says the players have recovered well after their game last week. Rennie has made a few changes to their run‑o

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Fiji Bitter Marist 7's to follow international standards

With the Fiji Bitter Marist 7's to kick off tomorrow, managers and coaches of the participating teams have been informed that this years tournament’s structure will be the same with any international sevens.

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Highlanders hope to execute game plan against Chiefs

Execution has been a key word for the Highlanders as they prepare to take on the Chiefs tomorrow night. It has not been a bad start to the Super Rugby season for them with both having one win and one loss but Head

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Australia trounce Afghanistan by 256 runs

Australia posted a World Cup record total of 417-6 as they beat Afghanistan by 275 runs - the biggest winning margin in the tournament’s history. David Warner hit 178 off 133 balls, Steve Smith scored 95 whil

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Read and Nadolo named in Crusaders development side

All Blacks No.8 Kieran Read and Flying Fijians star Nemani Nadolo have been named in the Crusaders' development side as they prepare to make their Super Rugby returns in round five. The 72‑Test veteran is one

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Attitude is the number one priority – Ben Ryan

“Attitude is the number one priority when selecting the Vodafone Fiji 7s team.” Those are the words of Fiji coach Ben Ryan as he gets ready to pick the players to prepare for the Hong Kong 7s. When

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Saracens signs Samuela Vunisa

Saracens has announced the signing of Italy back-row forward Samuela Vunisa for the next season of the Aviva Premiership. Vunisa, who can play as flanker or number eight, will join the Premiership club from Italian

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Fiji Pearls learnt a lot despite losses - Carpenter

Fiji Pearls coach Kate Carpenter said despite not winning a match in last month’s Australasian tour it was still a valuable preparation for the upcoming Pacific Games and World Cup. The Pearls played two matc

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Nabua team looks to reclaim past glory

The 39th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s which is also known as the “Road to Rio” is expected to bring a lot of excitement for new teams and old clubs such as the Nabua 7s team. Head coach Misaele Tabua said two

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Mealamu set to become most cap Super Rugby player

Blues and All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu is set to break the record for the most Super Rugby caps of all time when the Blues host the Lions at North Harbour Stadium this weekend. Mealamu was rested for the Blues o

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Hayne signs with the 49ers

Former Fiji Bati fullback and NRL star Jarryd Hayne has taken a massive step towards his dream of playing in the NFL after signing a contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Hayne left the Eels last October with hope

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Ratu Filise to face tough competition in Marist 7s

The Ratu Filise 7s team will face tough competition in the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s. The Namatakula based side which is managed by Solomoni Tuqiri, will be fielding in players like Ratu Vio Batibasaga, Tomasi Vikauta,

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Tabadamu Blue favoured to top their pool

With two days away to the kick-off of the 39th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s, the CK Easybuy Tabadamu Blue side looks solid to top their pool and go past the elimination rounds in day one. Tabadamu Blues have field in star

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