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2015 ICC Cricket World Cup officially opened

The 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup was officially opened last night in Christchurch. An estimated crowd of 10,000 people gathered at North Hagley Oval in the heart of the city to soak up an overwhelming mix of music an

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Rebels out to upset Crusaders

The Melbourne Rebels will hope to upset the Crusaders when they meet tonight in the 2015 Super Rugby opener in Christchurch. The Rebels who finished last in the table in 2014 is hoping to beat a highly motivated an

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A lot at stake in Las Vegas 7s

A lot is at stake in this weekend’s Las Vegas 7s with the Vodafone Fiji 7's players knowing that a win is a must at Sam Boyd Stadium. Vodafone Fiji 7's coach Ben Ryan has earlier stated that players h

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Kakala house retains title at ACS meet

Kakala house has retained Adi Cakobau School’s athletics inter-house title at the ANZ stadium. Kakala won 17 gold, 8 silver and 15 bronze medals. Lagakali came second with 9 gold, 15 silver and 9 bronze

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Blues aim to knock over Chiefs in opening round

The Blues are determined to get off to a decent start in this year's Super Rugby campaign and that means knocking over the Chiefs in the opening round. They have named All Black Jerome Kaino to lead the side, d

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Fiji U20 leave for Asia tour

“We are quite confident and optimistic that the team will pull surprises.” These are the comments of the Chief Marketing Officer of Vodafone Fiji, Sanjeewa Parera while speaking during the farewell lunc

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Former SGS student ready to start on wing for Waratahs

Fijian born giant winger Taqele Naiyaravoro is ready to start on the wing for the New South Wales Waratahs in the first game of their Super Rugby title defence against the Western Force on Sunday. Naiyaravoro, who

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Nanai-Williams 7s helping in his 15 a side game

Tim Nanai‑Williams knows he has taken a gamble by mixing IRB world sevens tournaments with his Super Rugby campaign with the Chiefs but insists it is actually helping his 15‑a‑side game. Nanai‑Williams has

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Victory against Fiji is an absolute must - Germany U20 coach

Germany Under-20 soccer coach, Frank Wormuth said victory in their opening FIFA Under 20 World Cup match against Fiji is an absolute must. He is determined to see his side top Group F that also contain&nb

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USA 7s rising star out to deliver in debut

USA Sevens rising star Perry Baker will hope to deliver an outstanding performance when he gets his debut in the USA Sevens in Las Vegas this weekend. USA head into their home tournament occupying eighth place in t

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McCaw, Carter to start for Crusaders

Richie McCaw and Daniel Carter will both start for the Crusaders in their Super Rugby opener against the Rebels in Christchurch tomorrow. McCaw has been named at blindside flanker, with Matt Todd to wear the number

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We are going in as infants in FIFA U20 World Cup - Farina

"We are going in as infants in the FIFA Under-20 World Cup and we can hold our heads high if we can get some credible results." These are the words of the Technical Advisor of the Vodafone Fiji Under-20 s

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Fiji 7s team given $15,000 Game Ready Machine by US Fijians

The Vodafone Fiji Sevens team has received a timely boost on their preparations towards the Las Vegas 7s this weekend. This was after Southbay Davui, a group of former Fiji Citizens in the US raised funds from arou

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Bulikiobo to make a return

Pacific Sprint Queen Makelesi Bulikiobo has highlighted that she will make a return for the 2015 Pacific Games in Port Moresby this year. The 37-year-old veteran athlete said she is now considering all the events w

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Nabuli secures starting spot on the wing

Vodafone Fiji Bati and Dragons winger Eto Nabuli has emerged as the first choice winger for the round one of the NRL after a class performance in the NRL trial. The former Fijian porter produced his second breathta

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Fiji 7s team keen to face All Blacks

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach, Ben Ryan has stated they can’t wait to play New Zealand in the Las Vegas 7s this weekend. Despite getting eliminated from the Cup quarterfinals of the New Zealand 7s last week, Ryan is

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Fiji Under-20 soccer team drawn with Germany

Vodafone Fiji Under 20 Soccer team has been drawn with Germany, Uzbekistan and Honduras in Group F for the FIFA Under 20 World Cup which will be played in New Zealand on the 30th May till 20th June this year.

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NZ 7s coach shocked to be drawn against Fiji in pool play

All Blacks 7's coach, Sir Gordon Tietjens said he is shocked to find out that they have been drawn against Fiji, Samoa and Wales in pool play for this weekend's Las Vegas tournament. He said one can feel co

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